Faisal Julaidan

Faisal Julaidan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Engineer at Aramco | Full-stack Developer

  • Education

    • Aramco CDPNE Program

      2014 - 2015
      Mathematics, Physics,Chemistry, Computer Science and English Highest GPA in Computer Science, class 2015

      The College Degree Program for Non-Employees is a highly selective scholarship program for Saudi high school graduates. Each year, Saudi Aramco selects top Saudi high school graduates from the science stream to be sponsored to study for a bachelor’s degree.

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree (Hons) Applied Software Engineering Highest GPA in Applied Software Engineering, Class 2019 (First Class Honours)
  • Experience

    • Aramco

      Sept 2014 - now

      Working on various network protection systems that include Firewall Systems (i.e. Next-Gen Palo Alto, Cisco juniper...), Aruba ClearPass NAC, Pulse Secure VPN... Mobility services, VMware Workspace ONE, VMware Horizon (DaaS), Skype for Business Infrastructure… Geospatial Information System (GIS), Esri, ArcGIS... Sponsored by Aramco’s College Preparatory Program (CPP) to study for a bachelor's degree in Applied Software Engineering at Cardiff University to be a future Software Engineer working for Aramco.

      • Computer Operating System Specialist

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Network System Specialist

        Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
      • Enterprise Mobility System Specialist

        Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
      • Geospatial Technical Specialist

        Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
      • CDPNE (Scholarship)

        Sept 2014 - Sept 2019
    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
      Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

      Worked as a 1st year Teaching Assistant for the Applied Software Engineering course at Cardiff University. I provided support for students to address programming and technical issues related to the modules they are taking. I also ensured that the students are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity.

    • SearchBase

      Dec 2017 - Feb 2020
      Co-Founder & CTO

      Co-founded, while still being an undergraduate, a startup called SearchBase that provides automation solutions and intelligent chatbots for recruitment companies.

    • Drahim (YC S22)

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Back End Developer
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Faisal Julaidan
      1st Place in Abhser Competition (Digital Identity) Ministry of Interior Oct 2020 Achieved the 1st place in Absher competition - 1st out of 7921 ideas submitted countrywide.Our idea Introduced a new method to allow Saudi citizens to share their digital identity with private sector securely and privately through Absher app using QR code and Blockchain technology. The idea got implemented in Absher app as of now.The award was presented by Deputy Minister of Interior Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Daud, and Prince Bandar Al Mishari VP of Technology to the Minister.
    • Awarded to Faisal Julaidan
      Applied Software Engineering Highest GPA Cardiff University Jul 2019 Received the prize of “Best Overall Final Year Student” with the highest GPA, after completing my bachelor degree in Applied Software Engineering at Cardiff University
    • Awarded to Faisal Julaidan
      International Foundation Program Highest GPA Helen Evans, Director, English Language Program for International Students, Cardiff University Jul 2016 Achieved the highest GPA in the International Foundation Program (IFP) for Engineering at Cardiff University.
    • Awarded to Faisal Julaidan
      Aramco CDPNE Highest GPA In Computer Science Major College Preparatory Program (Saudi Aramco) Jul 2015 Achieved the highest GPA amongst all College Preparatory Program (CPP) students who were majoring in Computer Science at Saudi Aramco CPP
    • Awarded to Faisal Julaidan
      1st Place in the Kingdom in the Web-Development Competition The Ministry of Education Jan 2009 Earned the 1st place in web-development competition amongst all intermediate and high schools students around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considered to be the youngest participant in the competition with an age of 12 years old.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Chemindex Hackathon 'Hack the Carbon' on Sept 2019
      Chemindex Hackathon 'Hack the Carbon'Associated with Faisal Julaidan
    • Chairperson - IT PDP 2021

      Issued by Aramco on Feb 2021
      AramcoAssociated with Faisal Julaidan