Ahmad Abo Warda

Software Engineer | Cloud Infrastructure | Networking

📧 ahmad@abowarda.com 📱 +46 72 127 8744 🌐 ahmad.abowarda.com 💻 github.com/Apses98 📍 Karlstad, Sweden

Computer engineering student at Karlstad University graduating in 2025. Hands-on experience building and managing cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, Scaleway, and RLNC. Skilled in containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, network security configuration with pfSense and Cloudflare, and server administration on Linux systems. Experienced in full-stack development from low-level C programming to cloud deployments, with strong focus on DevOps, networking, and security practices.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

C, C#, C++, Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript, Bash, MATLAB, MIPS Assembly

Cloud Platforms

AWS, Microsoft Azure, Scaleway, Redpill Linpro Nordic Cloud (RLNC)

DevOps & Containers

Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Nginx Proxy Manager

Networking & Security

Cloudflare, OpenVPN, pfSense, DNS, NMAP, IPTABLES, Snort, OWASP, Mininet, CTF

Frameworks & Tools

.NET Framework, .NET Core, Spring Boot, WordPress, Arduino, Figma

Databases & Other

MySQL, SQL, NoSQL, phpMyAdmin, 3D Printing, Electronics, Software Testing

Work Experience

IT Consultant
Apecs Student Konsulter
November 2024 - Present
  • Provide IT solutions and technical support for clients
  • Help with software deployment and troubleshooting
  • Work on various technical projects as needed
Independent Cloud & Infrastructure Work
Personal Projects
2020 - Present
  • Built and maintain homelab with multiple Linux servers running Docker containers and services
  • Set up networking infrastructure with pfSense firewall, Nginx reverse proxies, and Cloudflare tunnels
  • Deployed applications on AWS, Azure, Scaleway, and RLNC for testing and comparison
  • Configured security tools including OpenVPN, IPTABLES, and NMAP for network monitoring
  • Managed WordPress sites with Docker, MySQL databases, and backup systems
  • Built hardware projects including Yagi antenna and 3D printed enclosures for equipment
  • Completed thesis comparing different cloud providers

Education

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Karlstad University, Sweden
2020 - 2025

Focus on software engineering, networking, and cloud systems. Courses included Software Engineering & Testing, Advanced Communication Networks, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis & Experimentation, and Project Management. Thesis: Cloud provider comparison (AWS vs RLNC).

Notable Projects

Homelab Infrastructure

Built and maintain personal homelab for testing cloud deployments, containerization, and network security. Runs services on Docker, experiments with Kubernetes, uses Cloudflare Tunnels for secure remote access.

Tech: Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx, Cloudflare, pfSense, Linux

Cloud Provider Comparison (Thesis)

Compared AWS and RLNC for my thesis. Analyzed different aspects of both cloud platforms and their characteristics.

Tech: AWS, RLNC, Data Analysis

Hardware Projects

Yagi antenna (designed and built for improved wireless reception), 3D printing projects (custom enclosures, mounting brackets, mechanical components).

Tech: RF Engineering, CAD, 3D Printing

Software Applications

Sound Files Converter (C#/.NET), Vehicle Register (C), Breakout Game (Java), Focus Timer (HTML/CSS/JS), ConsumerProducer Problem (Java multithreading).

Tech: C, C#, Java, JavaScript

Languages

English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Arabic: Native

Technical Keywords

Cloud Computing, AWS, Amazon Web Services, EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure DevOps, Scaleway, RLNC, Redpill Linpro Nordic Cloud, Multi-Cloud Architecture, Cloud Migration, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, K8s, Container Orchestration, Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Version Control, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Linux Server Administration, Bash Scripting, Shell Scripting, Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, OpenVPN, pfSense, Firewall Configuration, Network Security, Cloudflare, Cloudflare Tunnels, Cloudflare Zero Trust, Cloudflare Pages, Cloudflare Warp, Nginx, Nginx Proxy Manager, Reverse Proxy, Load Balancing, Web Server, Apache, Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, NMAP, IPTABLES, Snort, IDS, IPS, OWASP, Penetration Testing, CTF, Capture The Flag, Security Tools, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Monitoring, MySQL, SQL, NoSQL, Database Administration, phpMyAdmin, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Database Design, Programming, C Programming, C++, C#, .NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Microservices Architecture, REST API, API Development, Python, Python Scripting, Data Analysis, Automation, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress, WordPress Development, CMS, Content Management Systems, Web Development, System Administration, Server Management, Homelab, Self-Hosted Services, Virtualization, Monitoring, Logging, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Technical Support, IT Support, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Testing, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Agile, Scrum, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Version Control, 3D Printing, CAD, Electronics, Arduino, Embedded Systems, IoT, Hardware, RF Engineering, Figma, UI/UX Design, Web Design, Responsive Design, Mobile First, Data Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, ETL, Big Data, Mininet, Network Simulation, Network Analysis, Network Troubleshooting, IT Consulting, Technical Consulting, Client Support, Software Deployment