Sam Valashjardi

Curriculum Vitae
IT Security - Full-stack developer - Software Tester

About Me

Hello!

I'm Sam Valashjardi, a recent graduate with a deep-seated passion for IT security and full-stack development. My educational journey has been a blend of theory and practical learning, where I discovered my knack for full-stack development. Beyond my academic pursuits, I have a vibrant life filled with diverse interests and hobbies.

My professional path is driven by a strong desire for continuous learning and growth. Side projects keep my skills sharp and my mind engaged, as I'm always excited to learn and grow. I'm excited about the prospect of evolving into a leadership role within the IT industry and look forward to bringing my blend of technical expertise, teamwork spirit, and diverse interests to an innovative and dynamic team.

Please dont hesitate to contact me for more information, and feel free to visit my LinkedIn page

Bio & Contact

Age
34
Email
Discord
#Samiie0128
City
Uppsala, Sweden
Languages
Swedish
English
Persian

Professional Skills

Python
75%
C#
65%
Linux
70%
Data Communication & Networking
75%
Agile Project Management
75%
HTML
75%
CSS
70%
JavaScript
55%
Ethical Hacking
70%
Network Security
75%

Work Experience

IT technician at Hedemora Kommun
Part-time when needed
Worked part-time as an IT technician for Hedemora Municipality while pursuing my studies.

Skills: Microsoft Azure · Active Directory · Technical Support · Computer Networking · IT Hardware Support

Store employee at Systembolaget
Mars, 2013 - June, 2021
During my time at Systembolaget, among other things, I have been a member of the management team, attended internal leadership courses such as 'Lead yourself and others' and participated in the 'Talent Programme' as preparation for a wider role in leadership. Had various product group responsibilities and scheduling role in the store.

Education

Master of Social Science (MS.C.), in Management, Communication and IT from Uppsala University
2024 - 2026
The program provides an understanding of the different types of challenges and opportunities associated with digitalization in the different types of businesses.

Furthermore, the program aims to prepare the student to collaborate systematically by working in projects using whatever resources are available to ensure that developed and procured digital solutions provide value to a client.

The program emphasizes the human and organizational aspects of digitization, with a particular focus on the role of communication for various stakeholders.
Bachelor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microdata Analysis from Högskolan Dalarna
2021 - 2024
IT Security and Software Testing - Bachelor's Program
The education is based on a number of traditional computer science courses, such as programming, databases and data communication. The core of the program consists of microdata analysis, which is the study of complex processes that include data capture, processing and storage, modeling, visualization and decision support.
- C#
- Python
- Linux
- JavaScript
- AI
- Software testing
- Ethical hacking
- Cryptography
- Computer Communication (CCNA I, II & III)
...
Elements of AI Part 1 & 2 from Linköpings University
2023 - 2023
The course aims to provide an introduction to practical AI, with a focus on fundamental machine learning. The aim is to understand how to create AI systems using machine learning, gain insight into the technology's possibilities and limitations, and gain an overview of common machine learning methods.
Applied Internet of Things from Linnaeus University
2023 - 2023
The course will show students how to build an IoT device connected to the Internet, starting from an idea to a concrete application. Students will use IoT devices with sensors programmed using MicroPython. The course is applied, which means you will be spending a lot of time working with both IoT devices and programming. Students will also learn data visualization, data management using a database, and 3D printing. The ultimate focus of the course is to enable students develop an IoT project capable of measuring and visualizing a variety of sensor data using an IoT infrastructure.

Projects & Thesis

Bachelor thesis in Microdata Analysis at Atea & Högskolan Dalarna
March, 2024 - June, 2024
NIS2 Strategies and Barriers : A Comparative Study of Swedish Municipalities' IT Security Preparedness for the NIS2 Directive.

This study offers a comparative analysis of the IT security preparedness of Swedish municipalities in the face of the impending NIS2 Directive, which aims to enhance cybersecurity across the EU. The primary objective of this research is to identify the varying levels of IT security among municipalities and understand how economic resources, leadership engagement, and access to training contribute to these differences.

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Ethical Hacking Labs & Project at Högskolan Dalarna
Januari, 2024 - Mars, 2024
A highly engaging and educational course focused on the principles of ethical hacking.

Project: Reverse Shell using the Raspberry Pi Pico as a Rubber Ducky (Pico-Ducky) to inject a payload.

Visit my ethical hacking project and labs

IoT project at Linnaeus University
June, 2023 - July, 2023

This engaging course made learning about IoT both fun and educational, taking students from concept to creation with hands-on programming and creative projects.

Project: Soil moisture sensor with a pulse controlled valve for water control.

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Certfications & Accomplishments
a select few:

Generative AI / Machine Learning / Computer Ethics

Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Discover the skills needed to apply generative AI in your career. Learn the core concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI functionality.
- Develop an understanding of generative AI models.
- Learn the ethical considerations of using generative AI.
- Explore the impact of generative AI tools.

IT Architecture / Modeling

Introduction to IT Architecture

IT architecture refers to the structural design of information technology systems and services. It's a framework for managing and organizing IT resources—hardware, software, and data—to effectively support the overall business strategy and goals.

Casual Inference / Modeling / AI

Machine Learning and AI Foundations:
Causal Inference and Modeling Thinking about causality

This course provides an introduction to some advanced techniques in causal inference, causal modeling, Machine Learning and AI Foundations: Prediction, Causality, and Statistical Inference.

Software Testing

ISTQB Foundation Exam Prep

The ISTQB exams can be difficult to traverse without a solid understanding of the course material and the expectations of the exam board. In this course, instructor Michael Smith covers all these things. Michael explains key terminology that you will need to know for the ISTQB exams. After describing the principles, process, and psychology of testing.

Network Security

Cisco Network Security

Cisco verifies that the earner of this badge successfully completed the Network Security course. The holder of this student-level credential understands network security and has skills in threat mitigation measures to protect data assets and network systems from attack, such as configuring device hardening, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and virtual private networks. They participated in up to 18 hours of 45 hands-on labs using Cisco hardware and Cisco Packet Tracer.

Linux

NDG Linux Essentials course in the Cisco Networking Academy

Obtain the Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate shows that you: Understand the Linux operating system, its command line, and have demonstrated the ability to navigate a Linux system. Can execute the power of the Linux command line.

Cloud infrastructure / OCI security model

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Foundations Associate

  • Describe the key features and components of OCI.
  • Identify the core OCI service offerings.
  • Understand OCI security model.
  • Get to know the OCI compliance structure.
  • Understand OCI pricing, support model and operations.