Open to Co-op · Available from Jun 2026 · Jeddah, KSA

// Hello, World! I'm

Malik AlNajjar

Final-year Software Engineering student at UBT (GPA 4.96/5.0) building ETL/ELT pipelines, AWS cloud infrastructure, and IoT data systems aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

AWS DEA-C01 AWS SAA-C03 DAMA CDMP PMI CAPM CompTIA Data+ IELTS 7.5
Malik AlNajjar
gpa_score
4.96
/ 5.0
certifications
10+
Earned
projects_built
4+
Production
students_reached
500+
Via GDG & ACM
01 -- 01 // about

Who I Am

A passionate builder at the intersection of data and engineering

I'm a final-year Software Engineering student at the University of Business and Technology (UBT) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, graduating June 2026 with a GPA of 4.96/5.0.

I specialize in ETL/ELT data pipelines, AWS cloud infrastructure, and IoT data ingestion systems. My projects span edge sensors all the way to cloud analytics dashboards and BI reports.

I'm bilingual (Arabic/English, IELTS 7.5), an Agile team contributor, and a technical community leader through GDG and ACM, driven by data-powered solutions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

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UBT, Jeddah
B.Sc. Software Engineering · GPA 4.96/5.0
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AWS Certified
DEA-C01 · SAA-C03 · CLF-C02
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Bilingual
Arabic · English (IELTS 7.5)
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KAUST AI
Advanced AI Specialization · 2025
02 -- 02 // journey

My Timeline

Key milestones from certifications to competitions

Jan - Feb 2025
KAUST Advanced AI Specialization
Intensive ML, Deep Learning, and Python at one of the region's top research universities.
AI · ML
Feb - Dec 2025
ACM Vice Chair & Treasurer
Managed SAR 5,000 budget and delivered technical events for 30+ participants each cycle.
Leadership
Jun - Jul 2025
DataCamp + McKinsey Certifications
Associate Data Engineer in SQL from DataCamp and the McKinsey Forward Program.
Certified
Jul 2025
AVITHON 2025 Finals - Tayseer
Qualified Tayseer, an autonomous wheelchair built with ROS, LiDAR, and Jetson Nano, to the GACA national finals. Top 15 out of 500+ competing teams.
Top 15 / 500+ Teams
Oct 2025
GDG Outreach Team Leader
Led outreach for GDG On Campus UBT, organizing workshops and community events for 100+ students.
LeadershipLIVE · ongoing
Nov - Dec 2025
4 Certifications in 2 Months
AWS CLF-C02, CompTIA Data+, IBM Data Engineering Professional, Google Data Analytics.
4x Certified
Jan 2026
DAMA CDMP + PMI CAPM + AFC Role
Earned DAMA CDMP and PMI CAPM in the same month, and joined the AFC LOC as Brand Protection Member for the Asian Cup U-23.
3 Milestones
Feb - Mar 2026
AWS SAA-C03 + DEA-C01
Completed the full AWS data engineering path: Solutions Architect Associate, then Data Engineer Associate.
AWS Certified x3
Apr 2026
Sadeed - GASTAT Hackathon Finals
Qualified Sadeed to the national GASTAT Hackathon final round: a 3-layer ETL validation system with ML anomaly detection and on-premise Arabic LLM reports.
Hackathon Finalist
May - Jun 2026
PL-300 + Graduation
Scheduled Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam in May, then graduating from UBT with First Class Honours in June.
Upcoming
03 -- 03 // tech_stack

Technical Arsenal

Tools and technologies I work with daily

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Cloud & Data Engineering
AWS (S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda)ETL/ELT Pipeline DesignApache KafkadbtGreat ExpectationsDockerECS FargateCloudWatchIAMApache Iceberg
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Languages & Databases
Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)JavaScriptRRedisFastAPIProphetOne-Class SVMApache Iceberg
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BI & Analytics
Power BI (DAX, Power Query, RLS)TableauStatistical Analysis / EDAPredictive AnalyticsMatplotlibSeabornExcel (Adv.)QuickSight
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IoT & Systems
IoT (ESP32, MQTT)Edge Computing (Jetson Nano, ROS)REST APIs & WebSocketLinux / BashTLS 1.3AES-256LiDARRealSenseGit
04 -- 04 // project_log

What I've Built

Real-world systems solving real problems

01
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🎓 Senior Capstone 2025–26
AUJ / أوج
Smart Retail Shelf System

Full-stack IoT data pipeline: 3 ESP32 nodes → MQTT → PostgreSQL (8-table schema, 4+ indexes) → FastAPI (30 REST endpoints + real-time WebSocket) → Power BI dashboard with 5+ KPIs. Prophet forecasting on 6-month dataset automates restocking decisions.

ESP32MQTTPostgreSQLFastAPIProphetWebSocketPower BIReact
Challenge
Design an end-to-end IoT monitoring system for retail shelves: real-time sensor data, a scalable backend, and business-ready dashboards, built from scratch as a senior capstone.
Approach
3 ESP32 nodes publish to MQTT, ingested into PostgreSQL (8-table schema, 4+ indexes). FastAPI exposes 30 REST endpoints and a WebSocket hub. Power BI displays 5+ live KPIs. Prophet forecasts restocking needs from 6 months of sensor data.
Impact
Automated restocking decisions, sub-second alert delivery via WebSocket, and a reusable IoT-to-dashboard architecture applicable to any retail environment.
02
🔍
🏆 GASTAT Finalist
Sadeed / سديد
Data Quality & Validation Platform

3-layer ETL validation across 3–5 GASTAT government datasets: schema checks (Great Expectations), statistical profiling, ML anomaly detection (One-Class SVM, zero labelled examples). AWS ECS Fargate with Redis caching: 60%+ latency reduction. Arabic LLM reports with zero data leaving the government network.

FastAPIRedisGreat ExpectationsOne-Class SVMAWS ECSOllamaBrowser Ext.
Challenge
Validate data quality for Saudi government (GASTAT) datasets with no labelled anomalies and zero data permitted to leave the government network.
Approach
3-layer pipeline: schema checks via Great Expectations, statistical profiling for drift detection, and One-Class SVM for unsupervised anomaly scoring. Redis caches results. Arabic LLM reports generated on-premise via Ollama on AWS ECS Fargate.
Impact
60%+ latency reduction through Redis caching. Qualified as a GASTAT Hackathon finalist. Zero data exfiltration by design, meeting strict government compliance requirements.
View on GitHub ↗
03
🥇 Top 15 / 500+ Teams
Tayseer / تيسير
Autonomous Wheelchair Edge Pipeline · AVITHON 2025 (GACA)

2-source sensor fusion pipeline (LiDAR + Intel RealSense) on NVIDIA Jetson Nano for real-time obstacle detection. TLS 1.3/AES-256 security architecture. Field research at KAIA Jeddah Airport. Ranked Top 15 of 500+ teams nationwide.

Jetson NanoROSLiDARRealSenseTLS 1.3AES-256Python
Challenge
Build a safe autonomous navigation pipeline for a wheelchair that works in real airport environments, with no labelled training data for the specific venue.
Approach
Fused LiDAR and Intel RealSense depth data on NVIDIA Jetson Nano running ROS. Secured all communications with TLS 1.3 and AES-256. Field-tested at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah.
Impact
Ranked Top 15 of 500+ teams nationwide at AVITHON 2025, organized by GACA. Demonstrated a working prototype in a live airport environment.
04
🏔️
🌟 Aseer Tabtaker 2025
Masra / مَسرَى
Smart Adventure Tourism Platform

Cloud data architecture for real-time IoT sensor ingestion and AI-powered safety alerts for adventure tourism in Aseer. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and presented to regional government stakeholders.

AIIoTCloudMobileVision 2030
Challenge
Create a platform that promotes adventure tourism in the Aseer region while providing real-time safety alerts for outdoor activities with no existing data infrastructure.
Approach
Cloud-native architecture ingesting IoT sensor data from outdoor sites. AI-powered safety alert system with a mobile-first interface targeting both tourists and regional authorities.
Impact
Presented to regional government stakeholders at the Aseer Tabtaker Hackathon 2025. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 tourism goals for the Aseer region.
05 -- 05 // credentials

Industry Expertise

Recognized credentials across cloud, data, and management

06 -- 06 // achievements

Achievements & Impact

Beyond the code: competing, leading, and contributing

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KAUST Advanced AI Specialization
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

Completed intensive ML, Deep Learning, and Python specialization at one of the region's most prestigious research institutions.

Jan – Feb 2025
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Vice Chair & Treasurer: ACM Chapter
UBT ACM Student Chapter

Managed SAR 5,000 budget; delivered 3–5 technical events per cycle (30+ participants each) including hackathons and cloud workshops.

Feb – Dec 2025
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Top 15 Nationwide: AVITHON 2025
GACA, General Authority of Civil Aviation

Ranked Top 15 of 500+ teams with Project Tayseer, an autonomous wheelchair pipeline. Field research at KAIA Jeddah Airport.

Jul 2025
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Volunteer: Falling Walls Foundation
Falling Walls Foundation

Supported the Falling Walls global innovation event, connecting researchers and innovators to break walls in science and society.

Sep 2025
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Outreach Team Leader: GDG On Campus
Google Developer Groups · UBT

Led 5-member team organising cloud and data workshops for 100+ students (30–50/session). Grew attendance 40%+.

Oct 2025 – Present
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2nd Place: Project Management Championship
Beyond Company · Saudi Arabia

Achieved 2nd of 30+ teams. Scored highest in planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Dec 2025
Brand Protection: AFC Asian Cup U-23
AFC Local Organising Committee, KSA

Monitored live broadcast compliance across 3+ venues, enforcing AFC trademark and sponsorship protocols under real-time pressure.

Jan 2026
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Volunteer: APCG 2026
UBT · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Volunteered in organising and supporting the APCG 2026 event hosted at the University of Business and Technology.

Feb 2026
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Rights Protection: AFC Champions League Elite Finals
AFC Local Organising Committee, KSA

Currently serving on the Rights Protection Team for the ACLE Finals 2026, safeguarding AFC intellectual property and broadcast rights across elite continental club football.

Apr 2026 – Present
07 -- 07 // connect

Let's Connect

Open to co-op placements and exciting opportunities

Ready to build something impactful?

I'm actively seeking co-op and internship opportunities in data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and analytics. Graduating June 2026, bilingual, certified, and ready to contribute.

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