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.

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

Work Experience

Software Developer
Full-Time

02/2025 - Present

CSC - IT Center for Science


Junior Software Developer
Full-Time

09/2024 - 02/2025

CSC - IT Center for Science

• Designed and developed a scalable REST API using Go, enabling efficient data management, structured routing, authentication, and error handling. Built a robust storage system to handle complex data models while ensuring reliability through structured logging, request validation, and automated error handling
• Assisted customers in deploying applications on CSC’s cloud services, including OpenShift (Rahti), OpenStack (Pouta), and DBaaS (Pukki), streamlining infrastructure setup and deployment processe
• Contributed to building and optimizing infrastructure by automating deployment processes with Ansible, ensuring high availability and efficient resource management for large-scale applications
• Continued development and maintenance of the web UI for CSC's Object Storage (Allas), improving user experience and extending functionalities through iterative updates

Cloud Applications Trainee
Internship

05/2024 - 09/2024

CSC - IT Center for Science

• Developed, modified and deployed a web interface for CSC's Object Storage (Allas), combining the use of OpenShift (Rahti), OpenStack (Pouta), and DBaaS (Pukki) in a single deployment to enhance functionality and user experience
• Utilized advanced tools and technologies: Integrated and managed a range of tools such as HashiCorp Vault, Redis, Redis Sentinel, and PostgreSQL to enhance the application's functionality and security
• Planned and set up a scalable cluster infrastructure for a large-scale project on OpenStack (ePouta and cPouta); automated deployment using Ansible Playbooks, ensuring efficient networking, proxy configuration, and overall system performance

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

Certifications

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AgileProduct OwnerProduct OwnershipScrumPSPO

Courses

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Udemy

LinuxBash ScriptingNetworkingWiresharkAutomationAdministration
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IBM

Python (Programming Language)REST APIsAutomationWeb Scraping
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University Of Michigan

Python (Programming Language)REST APIsAutomation
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University Of California, Irvine

Golang (Programming Language)ConcurrencyLow-Level Programming

Education

HIVE Helsinki

2022 - 2024
Software Engineering

Harel High School - Israel

2012 - 2014
Matriculation Examination – Bagrut