Career

Experience & Certifications

4+ years of Data Engineering excellence. 13 industry certifications. SC Cleared for UK Government projects.

Accenture

Senior Data Engineer | Dec 2020 - Present

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Security Notice: Due to the sensitive nature of UK Government projects, specific client names and classified details cannot be disclosed. Project descriptions have been generalised while maintaining technical accuracy.

Dec 2020 - Present Current

Senior Data Engineer

Accenture - UK Central Government

Central Government Client

Leading critical data engineering initiatives for classified UK Government projects, building secure, scalable data platforms that process sensitive national data.

  • Architected and deployed production ML pipelines using AWS SageMaker, reducing model deployment time by 60%
  • Built real-time data streaming solutions processing millions of events daily using Kinesis and Lambda
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, managing 50+ AWS resources across multiple environments
  • Led migration of legacy systems to cloud-native architecture, improving system reliability to 99.9%
  • Mentored junior engineers and established data engineering best practices across the team
Python AWS SageMaker Terraform MLOps Kinesis
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

Data Engineer

Accenture - UK Central Government

Central Government Client

Developed and maintained data pipelines for government analytics platforms, ensuring data quality and compliance with strict security requirements.

  • Built ETL pipelines using PySpark, processing terabytes of data daily
  • Developed REST APIs using Java Spring Boot for data service integration
  • Implemented automated testing achieving 85%+ code coverage
  • Created monitoring dashboards using CloudWatch and Grafana
PySpark Java Spring Boot AWS PostgreSQL Docker
2018 - 2019

Computing Teaching Assistant

University of Greenwich

Supported undergraduate students in programming and data science modules while pursuing my MSc.

  • Assisted in teaching Python, Java, and Database modules
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring for struggling students
  • Marked coursework and provided constructive feedback
Python Java SQL Teaching
2016 - 2018

Marketing Coordinator

Oxford International Education Group

Led digital marketing initiatives and data-driven campaigns before transitioning to tech.

  • Managed social media campaigns reaching 50,000+ prospective students
  • Analysed marketing data to optimise campaign performance by 40%
  • Built Excel-based analytics dashboards for reporting
Digital Marketing Analytics Excel Social Media

Volunteer Experience

Co-Founder & Trustee

2020 - Present

Compass Collective (Charity No. 1199556)

Co-founded a charity supporting refugee and migrant youth in the UK through mentorship, education support, and community building. Drawing from my own experience as a refugee, I help young people navigate educational and professional pathways.

  • Strategic planning and charity governance
  • Mentoring refugee youth in tech careers
  • Building partnerships with educational institutions
  • Technology strategy and digital presence
Leadership Mentorship Governance Community Building

Student Ambassador

2015 - 2019

University of Greenwich

Represented the university at open days, guided campus tours, and mentored incoming students. Helped prospective students, especially those from refugee backgrounds, navigate higher education.

Public Speaking Mentorship Student Support

Theatre & Creative Work

Featured Performance

"Go Home" - Ovalhouse Theatre

A powerful theatrical piece exploring the refugee experience and themes of belonging, identity, and displacement. This autobiographical performance draws from my own journey from Iraq to the UK, sharing authentic stories of resilience and hope.

Writer
Actor
Producer

Advocacy & Public Speaking

UNICEF Speaker

Refugee Crisis Advocacy

Selected by UNICEF UK to share my personal story as a refugee, speaking at events to raise awareness about the refugee crisis and advocate for refugee rights. My presentations have reached thousands of people across the UK.

Public Speaking Advocacy Storytelling Awareness Campaigns
Qualifications

Certifications & Education

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Amazon Web Services

2023

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

2022

Azure Data Engineer Associate

Microsoft

2023

Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

2022

Terraform Associate

HashiCorp

2023

GitHub Actions

GitHub

2023

Professional Development

BCS Foundation Certificate

British Computer Society

2022

Python Professional

Python Institute

2022

Education

MSc Big Data & Business Intelligence

University of Greenwich

2018 - 2019

Distinction

BSc Computer Science

University of Greenwich

2015 - 2018

First Class Honours

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