Curriculum Vitae

كرار ماهر خضير

Karrar Maher

Computer Engineer | Software Engineer | SysAdmin | IT Specialist
Age:29
Location:Baghdad, Iraq

Education

  • M.Sc. in Software Engineering2020 – 2022
  • B.Sc. in Computer Engineering2014 – 2018

Selected Projects

  • Drone for Medicine Delivery (2017)
  • Student Results Website (2018)
  • College Registration System (2019)
  • College News Mobile App (2020)
  • College Website (2022)
  • Student Hotspot & Full Network Design for College (2022)
  • IoT Projects with Raspberry Pi & ESP32 (2018 – Present): attendance system, weather station, automation
  • Various websites and mobile applications for clients (2018 – Present)

IT & Help Desk Support – Imam Kadhim College

2016 – 2023 (7 years)
  • Provided technical support for students and staff on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.
  • Managed UniFi network devices, IP cameras, and IT infrastructure.
  • Designed and maintained digital systems (registration, results, and ID generation).
  • Configured and maintained student hotspot systems.
  • Acted as primary IT administrator for the college, handling servers, backups, and security.

System Administrator (Freelance/Small Companies)

2016 – 2023 (7 years)
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Linux (Rocky Linux, some RedHat) and Windows servers.
  • Worked with Docker, Portainer, Kubernetes, and Proxmox for virtualization and containerization.
  • Implemented IT security, backup solutions, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Provided IT support and ensured uptime for small businesses.

Freelance Developer – Software & IoT Solutions

2017 – Present
  • Designed and developed websites, mobile apps, and IoT solutions.
  • Built automation systems using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32.
  • Delivered custom software systems tailored to client needs.

Skills

Programming
Python, PHP, JavaScript
Databases
MySQL, SQLite
Tools
MATLAB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LoRa Network
Operating Systems
Linux (Rocky Linux, RedHat), Windows, macOS
Server Administration
Windows Server, Linux
Virtualization & Containers
Docker, Portainer, Kubernetes, Proxmox
Networking
UniFi, IP Cameras, LAN/WiFi Infrastructure
Other
IoT (ESP32), Drone Development, Help Desk Support

Publications & Articles

  • Articles on security, application development, and networking (2023 – Present).
  • Articles on security published in a local journal (2025).
7+
Years of IT Support
2017–Now
Freelance Development
Multi-Stack
Python · PHP · JS · Linux