I'm a TOGAF 10 certified architect and software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable, secure, and data-driven solutions. I work on modernizing tools, streamlining services, and ensuring our technology keeps pace with evolving business needs. I enjoy turning complex challenges into clear, cost-efficient solutions and collaborate with architects, product leaders, and cross-functional teams to design systems that are secure, scalable, and easy to maintain. I'm passionate about connecting big-picture vision with real, lasting business value across Azure, AWS, and agile delivery.

Tala Alnajim

I'm a TOGAF 10 certified architect and software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable, secure, and data-driven solutions. I work on modernizing tools, streamlining services, and ensuring our technology keeps pace with evolving business needs. I enjoy turning complex challenges into clear, cost-efficient solutions and collaborate with architects, product leaders, and cross-functional teams to design systems that are secure, scalable, and easy to maintain. I'm passionate about connecting big-picture vision with real, lasting business value across Azure, AWS, and agile delivery.

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I’m a TOGAF 10 certified architect and software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable, secure, and data-driven solutions. I work on modernizing tools, streamlining services, and ensuring our technology keeps pace with evolving business needs.

I enjoy turning complex challenges into clear, cost-efficient solutions and collaborate with architects, product leaders, and cross-functional teams to design systems that are secure, scalable, and easy to maintain. I’m passionate about connecting big-picture vision with real, lasting business value across Azure, AWS, and agile delivery.

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Language

Arabic
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English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Inter IKEA
May 1, 2024 - Present
Project: RMS Kitchen Planner. Built with Node.js and React using a Microservices pattern, deployed on AWS. Techniques include AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS, CodeBuild, CDK, CodePipeline. Collaborated with product teams to design scalable backend and frontend services for IKEA’s internal tools, including Kitchen Planner. Built and maintained Node.js microservices with RESTful APIs to integrate systems and enhance tool performance. Participated in solution architecture discussions, authored proposals for new features, and maintained project infrastructure with proactive security monitoring via AWS Security Hub. Supported release processes, testing coordination, production deployment, and post-release monitoring. Worked cross-functionally with Range, Planner, and DevOps teams; applied Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines; explored new ideas and presented them to product owners.
Full-Stack Developer at Curamet AB
January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2024
Consultant delivering software development across multiple organizations. Key assignments included Inter IKEA (Oct 2022 – Apr 2024), Ingka IKEA (Apr 2022 – Aug 2022), and Prevas (Feb 2022 – Apr 2022).
Android Developer at Ingka IKEA
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Project: IKEA App. Technologies: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose; collaborated with the Scan & Go team to support in-store online shopping operations. Utilized testing tools such as BrowserStack and Sauce Labs to ensure cross-device functionality and stability. Contributed to agile teams across capability areas, promoting clean code practices and knowledge sharing.
Android Developer at Prevas
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Project: GSAB Application. Technologies: Kotlin, XML, SOAP, Azure, Jetpack, Compose. Developed an Android-based scanner application to support GSAB warehouse operations; integrated with EAM systems via XML-based workflows; processed data from Zebra scanners to streamline in-warehouse logistics. Applied Test-Driven Development (TDD) and agile practices throughout the lifecycle.
Software Engineer – Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Developed web, desktop, and mobile applications. Web: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs; managed LAMP-based AWS deployments with version control and CI/CD. Mobile: native Android (Java/Kotlin) and cross-platform Flutter; integrated Firebase for authentication, databases, and notifications.
SAP Solutions Consultant at GGateway
February 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
UNRWA Migration Project: Supported migration from RAMCO to SAP ERP; developed and tested training materials; analyzed and cleaned large datasets for reporting; provided end-user support; followed Agile and Scrum practices.
Cloud Engineer at Organization of Islamic Cooperation
February 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
MoveIT Training Center: Built SaaS solutions using Microsoft Azure PaaS offerings; developed web services with ASP.NET MVC; practiced Test-Driven Development; worked in Agile/Scrum environments.
Full-Stack Developer at Curamet AB (Consultant)
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Served as a software engineering consultant on multiple assignments, including RMS Kitchen Planner for Inter Ikea, Android development for Ingka Ikea, GSAB application for Prevas, and general web/mobile development tasks. Focused on modernizing development practices, delivering scalable features, and maintaining high code quality across platforms.

Education

TOGAF 10 Certification – Combined (Foundation & Practitioner) at The Open Group
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology – Software Development at Islamic University of Gaza
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Agile Project Management & Cloud Computing (SaaS) at Organization of Islamic Cooperation
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Information Technology – Programming & Database Management at Polytechnic Palestine College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
TOGAF® 10 Certification – Combined (Foundation & Practitioner) at The Open Group
January 1, 2025 - January 18, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology – Software Development at Islamic University of Gaza
January 1, 2015 - January 18, 2026
Agile Project Management & Cloud Computing (SaaS) at Organization of Islamic Cooperation
January 1, 2013 - January 18, 2026
Diploma in Information Technology – Programming & Database Management at Polytechnic Palestine College
January 1, 2011 - January 18, 2026

Qualifications

TOGAF 10 Certification – Combined (Foundation & Practitioner)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
TOGAF® 10 Certification – Combined (Foundation & Practitioner)
January 1, 2025 - January 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services

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