Baraa Alkhaled

Experience

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  Balbaki for Agriculture and Modern Irrigation Company

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Agronomist

  • Involved in sales and marketing of pesticides, fertilizers, and compost. • Thoroughly studied and implemented irrigation systems along with selling accessories of irrigation networks.• Performed crop inspection for symptoms of diseases and pest problems, and proposed corrective measures.

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  Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2017

  Research Assistant - Department of Ecology

  • Role involved sorting, counting, and analyzing pheromone trap catches of spruce bark beetles (Ips typographus).• Worked as part of the FOMA project titled ‘Long-term monitoring of the spruce bark beetle in Sweden’, led by Ake Lindelöw.• Identified and sorted families of dipterans (flies & midges)• Updated raw data files accordingly for the research project titled ‘Do saproxylic dipterans benefit of nature conservation measures taken in forestry,’ led by Mats Jonsell.• Worked on two projects related to endosymbionts of oak-associated insects under the guidance of Prof. Tomas Roslin and Associate Prof. Ayco Tack.• Also worked on the ecosystem services provided by dung beetles under the guidance of Prof. Tomas Roslin and Ph. D student Irene Piccini.• Involved in extensive insect rearings and database management of results.• Set up a field experiment in pastures.• Established contact with farmers.• Assessed the community of dung beetles in dung pats.• Conducted readings of the dung pats’ mass within intervals lasting a few days each time, in order to measure the dung decomposition rate. Show less

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  Svensk Markservice

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Gardener

  • Responsible for all areas of plant production - propagation, potting, pruning, irrigation, fertilizing, pest management, and seed collection. • Role involved grass trimming, lawn mowing, and other gardening tasks, such as weeding, clearing, planting, etc.• Executed and performed planting, transplanting, watering, and fertilizing.

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  SLU - Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet - SLU

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Field Assistant - Department of Soil & Environment

  • As part of an environmental monitoring program, collected soil samples and measurements in the fields to measure soil compaction in topsoil and subsoil.• Performed soil, water, and tissue sampling and interpretation of results for various crops.• Prepared irrigation scheduling reports on a weekly basis for growers of various crops.

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  SLU - Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet - SLU

  Aug 2019 - Feb 2021

  Research & Lab Assistant - Department of Biosystems & Technology

  Researched about EHEC nose project, which created a basis for an early warning system to prevent food illnesses and thus supported economic sustainability for the food system. Conducted experimental work in the labs, followed method development and scientific literature, data analysis of manuscripts. Reported results, constraints and success to supervisors.• Effectively utilized technologies (GC-MS) to address problems and improve efficiency and safety.

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  VÄXTKRAFT I SKÅNE TRANÅS AB

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Landscape team leader

  • Leadership role inclusive of planting trees and shrubs and building fences around flowerbeds.• Handled garden machines and hand tools.• Design and maintenance of garden landscaping.• Maintained green areas and flower beds and trees pruning.• Conducted project planning and plant composition selection.

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  Arkan Alsas Building Contracting

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Landscape Manager
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  Silal

  Jan 2023 - now

  Research Laboratory Technician

  ● Assist Lab Manager in managing laboratory ’s day to day operation and administrative role, with focus on safety, quality, productivity and compliance.● Communicate with the Project Manager and Science Leadership to identify their requirements and agree prioritization and planning work in relation to delivery targets● Assist Lab Manager in inventory management, quality assurance activities and updating laboratory protocols, investigation, and documentation ● Communicate scientific information, including the use of Laboratory Information Management systems● Apply scientific techniques for data presentation. e.g., statistics● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scintist,engineers, and Agritech specialists and to develop new products and technologies that improve crop yields, enhance soils and plant health, and promote sustainable farming practices● Involved in the purchase of new equipment for the labs of the new R&D center (99Innovation Oasis)● Support in installation of new equipment together with Wagtech Projects Limited Show less