Saif Hamad Algarawy

A digital nomad, keen to learn and introduce new culture to the region. Gained considerable amount of work experience and enthusiastic about technology. Excellent team player and an excited and optimistic person.

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Education

2013 - 2018

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering.







Aug 2016 -

Dec 2016

Tucson, AZ, USA

Exchange Student, Computer Science

University of Arizona

Exchange program, for the fall semester of 2016.






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Work Experience

Oct 2022 -

Dec 2022

Doha, Qatar

fischerAppelt Qatar Event Services Executive

FIFA World Cup Fan Fest™, Qatar 2022

  • Managing and leading over 30 employees
    all over the event services points:

    • Information Centers

    • Lost & Found

    • Lost Children Facility

    • Children Registration Kiosks

    • Accesisbility Services

    • Accesisbility Platforms

  • Training & deploying the teams for each point










Mar 2021

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Zeez Animation Voice Actor

Animation studio and content production house that produces kids and family cartoons.

  • Acting a major character in a multi-series kids cartoon.

  • Script editing and enhancing.










Dec 2020 -

Mar 2021

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Meshbak Studio Project Coordinator & Photographer

Creative design studio based in Riyadh.

  • “انتم راس مالنا” campaign for the Social Development Bank;
    Visited beneficiaries across 7 cities,
    conducted photoshoots, and prepared comprehensive reports.

  • “Reef” project for the Ministry of Environment,
    Water & Agriculture
    ;
    Coordinated the project and led the
    photography/videography team across 5 cities.










Sep 2020 -

Jun 2021

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Cartier - Richemont SA LLC Special Events Page Boy

A French luxury goods conglomerate which designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewelry and watches.

  • Welcoming VIP clients.

  • Representing Cartier in their occasions.

  • Pose in Khobar boutique as their icon.










Mar 2018 -

Present

Saudi Arabia

Freelancer Graphic Designer

Dynamic Freelance Graphic Designer.

  • Delivered over 15 projects to various clients;

    • Conceived and developed original ideas from
      the ground up.

    • Improved existing designs and offered
      clients alternative solutions.










Oct 2017 -

Present

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Nomad LLC CEO, Founder & Expert Guide

A start-up company that brings backpacking to Saudi Arabians by providing extraordinary backpacking trips through out the world.

  • Developing and articulating the company’s mission,
    vision, and values.

  • Creating and implementing the company’s strategic plan.

  • Monitoring financial performance and ensuring profitability.

  • Establishing a well-organized work structure.










Jul 2017 -

Aug 2017

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

indielabs Software Engineering Trainee

A Saudi company specialized in develpoing apps and websites.

  • Developing and reviewing SRS documents.

  • Developing Web Applications.

  • Testing and validating products under/post production phase.










Mar 2017 -

Sep 2017

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Parker's Restaurant Host

An international fine dining restaurant with a magical story that requires a special key which grant the guests their entrance.

  • Welcome guests and assign seating for them.

  • Observe and maintain the quality of service provided to
    the guests throughout the whole visit.

  • Deliver food from the kitchen to the tables when needed.










Aug 2015 -

Mar 2018

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia










Jul 2015

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Registrator Web Crawler Developer

A bot for automated courses registration, specialized in checking closed sections and register it once open. Designed specifically for KFUPM students.

  • Developed the entire bot using Java, JavaScript.

  • Developed a new algorithm for registration and
    checking closed sections.










Oct 2013 -

Nov 2013

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Pure Colors Exhibition by Centre Pompidou Mobile

Art Explainer

During iThra Knowledge program by Saudi Aramco. The exhibition introduces modern art from a new angle.

  • Delivered guided tours.

  • Worked as an Arabic/English translator.









Jul 2013 -

Aug 2013

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Holiday Inn Pastry Chef

4-star hotel with a rating of 8.0 according to booking.com

  • Worked in the Pastry.

  • Daily supervision of the banquet during Iftar in Ramadan.

  • Led a team of two.








Jun 2013 -

Jul 2013

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Park Inn by Radisson Assistant Chef

The winner of the 2015 TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Award and the winner of the 2015 Saudi Excellence Tourism Awards for best 4-star hotel in Saudi Arabia.

  • Worked in the Hot kitchen.

  • Daily supervision of the lunch buffet.









Jan 2013 -

Feb 2013

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

SRAK Young Engineering Program Trainer

Community service program by SRAK company (Owned by Shell and Saudi Aramco) to teach kids (6-14) about the basic principles of mechanical engineering, robotics and assembling houses.

  • Mechanical engineering trainer.

  • Learned how to communicate with people of all ages.










Jun 2012 -

Aug 2012

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Ali A. Tamimi Trading & Contracting Co.Data Entry

A company in a variety of fields, including industry, power, water, oil, and gas.

  • Converted the hardcopy records to soft copies.

  • Responsible for updating and tracking the attendance records.

  • Managed incoming and outgoing letters for ARC department.











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Skills

General Skills:

Teamwork Leadership Problem Solving Determination Bilingual (writing/ reading/speaking in Arabic and English) Communication Eagerness to Learn






Programming Skills:

Java Python PHP JavaScript HTMLCSS MySQL JSON XML AJAX Illustrator Photoshop Final Cut Pro





Courses & Electives:

Software Project Management Product & Brand Management Database Systems
Fundamentals of E-Commerce Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing Six Thinking Hats







Operating systems:

Mac OS X Windows Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat and Fedora)







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References

Saleh Alshebil

Assistant Professor of Marketing






Adel Mazi

Project Management Director

National Talents Co.

SRAK Young Engineering Program

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