Dean Ruina

Software Developer at CSC - Cloud Solutions Team

Helsinki, Finland, EET

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About

Known for creative problem-solving and staying calm under pressure. Transitioning from a successful security career to pursue programming, showcasing adaptability and commitment to continuous learning. Passionate about Cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering. Actively refining programming skills for a seamless transition into this dynamic field.

Work Experience

Software Developer (Trainee → Junior → Developer)
Full-Time

05/2024 - Present

CSC - IT Center for Science

Progressed from Cloud Applications Trainee to Junior Software Developer and Software Developer.
• Developed and maintained web UI for CSC's Object Storage (Allas)
• Designed scalable REST APIs and automated deployments with Ansible
• Assisted customers with cloud services (OpenShift, OpenStack, DBaaS)
• Built and optimized infrastructure for large-scale projects

Shift Manager / Security Guard / Shooting Instructor
Full-Time

10/2019 - 10/2022

Israelitische Kultusgemeinde Wien

• An intensive and dynamic role within the Viennese, Austrian Jewish community with high personal security responsibility
• Oversee and manage staff shooting range trainings and schedule of team of 20 people in order to stay professionally fit and qualified for any scenario
• Enforce compliance protocols with local and state laws while emphasizing standards of safety and professionalism

Classified Facility Security Shift Manager / Security Guard
Full-Time

08/2018 - 09/2019

Globrands Group

• Patrolled facility and served as general security presence and visible deterrent to rule infractions, theft, and crime
• Preserved the safety of the facility, guests, and the employees. Supervised and controlled cargo entry; completed safety rounds and conducted security inspections
• Oversee and manage staff schedules of a team of 12 people for all shifts to minimize overtime costs

Israel Defense Forces – “Sky Rider” Unit
Full-Time

03/2015 - 03/2018

Israel Defense Forces

• Combat Soldier and Commander in an Elite Unit, released with the rank of First Sergeant
• Head of the training department, commander of logistics for a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) designed to carry out short-range reconnaissance missions, “Skylarks” developed by Israeli Elbit systems
• Received an honor of commendation for a classified operational activity that led to the thwarting of a terrorist attack in the Israeli home front

Skills

C
C++
Python
Golang
Git
Linux
Bash
Virtual Machines
Docker
Kubernetes
Helm
OpenStack
OpenShift
Ansible
Podman
Nginx
PostgreSQL
Redis
HashiCorp Vault
IaaS
PaaS
DBaaS
Scrum
Scrum Master
Product Owner
Product Ownership
Agile
REST API
Postman
Ansible
Gitlab CI/CD
dbeaver
PostgreSQL

Certifications

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AgileProduct OwnerProduct OwnershipScrumPSPO

Education

HIVE Helsinki

2022 - 2024
Software Engineering

Harel High School - Israel

2012 - 2014
Matriculation Examination – Bagrut