Reema Abaoud
Portland
Summary
Law student and technology professional with a First Class B.Sc. in Computer Science and experience leading digital transformation initiatives. I am particularly interested in how technology, governance, and law intersect in modern institutions, with a focus on data protection and intellectual property.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Transformation Lead
Saudi Aramco
Downstrem HR
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Leveraged IT expertise to address key HR pain points within the Downstream sector, applying digital solutions to optimize employee experience and organizational effectiveness
- Led the piloting and implementation of innovative digital solutions, including tools for personalized employee growth, productivity enhancement, workforce planning, and engagement, to align organizational needs with advanced technology and foster a collaborative work environment.
Governance Track Lead
Saudi Aramco
DevOps and Agile Transformation Program
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed enterprise contracts and vendor relationships to support seamless program implementation and strategic alignment
- Developed Agile OKRs alongside an Agile maturity framework and dashboard to assess organisational progress and monitor key metrics, designed a risk analysis framework to track program challenges, and authored comprehensive documentation to ensure governance alignment and clarity in Agile transformation initiatives.
- Facilitated executive walkthroughs, serving as Master of Ceremonies for high-profile events, showcasing program milestones, and engaging key stakeholders
Business System Analyst
Saudi Aramco
King Abdulaziz for World Culture (ITHRA)
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Designed and programmed client-server applications to streamline business operations and enhance user experience
- Established the foundation for adopting Agile methodology, promoting more adaptive and iterative workflows across the organization
- Conducted market research to identify and recommend tools compatible with Ithra's infrastructure, supporting long-term technological growth
OpenShift Administrator
Saudi Aramco
Computer Operations Department
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Delivered tailored solutions to resolve complex departmental challenges, leveraging critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills
- Streamlined corporate communication processes, enhancing team efficiency through optimized Agile solutions, and information flow
- Introduced DevOps and Agile methodologies to the department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
- Managed OpenShift administrative tasks, ensuring platform reliability, scalability, and seamless operation
DevOps Engineer
Saudi Aramco
DevOps and Agile Transformation Program
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Co-led the automation track for the Agile Transformation Program, driving process efficiency by identifying opportunities for automation and implementing advanced tools
- Streamlined software development and operations by implementing DevOps practices, improving collaboration between teams and enhancing deployment pipelines
- Developed comprehensive contracting packages and managed the acquisition of advanced technologies, ensuring compliance with legal standards and supporting the successful digital transformation of IT systems.
- Designed and implemented innovative procedures for the deployment of new applications, accelerating delivery timelines and improving user adoption
Education
J.D. Candidate, -
Lewis & Clark Law School
Portland01-2028
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science With Security And Forensics
Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom07-2020
Foundation Degree -
Aramco College Preparation Program
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia07-2016
Skills
- Self motivated
- Data literacy
- Flexible and adaptable
- Analytical-thinking
Certification
- Scrum Master
- Scrum Developer
- Red Hat OpenShift Administration
- NITA Application Development and Automation Bootcamp
Activities & Memberships
- Intellectual Property Student Organization (IPSO), Member, 2025–present
- Oregon Arab Iranian Law Student Association, Member, 2025–present
Volunteer Work
Aramco Life 2015-present: https://www.aramcolife.com/en/volunteer
Arfa Multiple Sclerosis Foundation 2015-2016: Volunteer and Advisor https://arfams.org.sa
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Digital Transformation Lead
Saudi Aramco
09.2024 - 08.2025
Governance Track Lead
Saudi Aramco
03.2023 - 08.2024
Business System Analyst
Saudi Aramco
09.2022 - 03.2023
OpenShift Administrator
Saudi Aramco
03.2022 - 09.2022
DevOps Engineer
Saudi Aramco
08.2020 - 03.2022
J.D. Candidate, -
Lewis & Clark Law School
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science With Security And Forensics
Cardiff University
Foundation Degree -
Aramco College Preparation Program