Zakaria Bouzara

👨‍💻Junior DevOps Engineer & Web Developer

Passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and building secure, scalable applications. Constantly sharpening problem-solving skills through LeetCode challenges.

About Me

I'm a passionate DevOps Engineer and Web Developer with a background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and web security. I excel in building scalable and optimized solutions using modern technologies and best practices.

Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Network and Distributed Systems while actively contributing to various tech communities and working on innovative projects that bridge the gap between development and operations.

2+
Years Experience
10+
Technologies
Bab ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
bouzara.zakaria.25@gmail.com
Arabic (Native), English (Very Good), French (Good)

Technical Skills

Languages

PythonGoJavaScriptPHPJavaCLuaYAMLHTML/CSSSQL

Frameworks

DjangoNext.jsExpressReactFlaskFastAPIBootstrapTailwindCSS

Tools

Git/GitHubDockerKubernetesJenkinsTerraformNGINXApacheSSH

Cloud

AWSAzureGCPDigitalOceanherokuFirebase

Domains

Web SecurityCloud ServicesAutomationDatabases

Certifications

ICT-Towers: Basic Security (Sep 2022)
DisHack: Project Management Hackathon (Nov 2023)

Experience

Intern Web Developer & Web Security Engineer

Dec 2023 – Jun 2024
CERIST

Developed Wikayanet.dz, a platform for publishing cybersecurity news and articles, using Django and Express.js. Researched and implemented web security best practices to secure the application. Collaborated with senior engineers to ensure robust back-end systems and data protection practices.

Development Team & Communications

Oct 2022 – Present
Celec (Club Electronique), USTHB

Part of the Development Team and Communications (ex Video Editor). Developed forms with Svelte.js and joined internal hackathons.

Developed Team Member

Oct 2024 – Present
Google Developer Group (GDG), ESI Alger

Contributed to new events registration form Template using Next.js and participated in internal hackathons and coding challenges and currently a part from the club’s Development team.

External Relationships department Member

Nov 2024 – Present
ShellMates Club, ESI Alger

Contributing to development and security-focused initiatives. Worked in the External Relations team; contributed to securing sponsorships for the upcoming event: Hackini.

Featured Projects

Wikayanet

Completed

A web platform using Django and HTML to deliver real-time security updates and news.

DjangoHTMLReal-time

VPN Manager

In Development

A local hosted platform that manages VPN such as OpenVPN and WireGuard on infrastructure using IaaC.

TerraformGoDockerGCPAWS

Registrations form template

Completed

A Template for Future GDG Events registrations form

Next.jsGoogle Cloud Consolebackend

Insecure-mail

In Development

A newsletter mailing app that sends cybersecurity relevant mails to subscribers 3 times a week.

GoFiberDockermailGun

Education

Master's Degree in Network and Distributed Systems

Sep 2024 – ongoing
University of USTHB, Algiers
in progress

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Sep 2021 – Jun 2024
University of USTHB
completed

Baccalaureate (Excellent Degree)

Jun 2021
Lycee Boudernane El Djilali, Tissemsilet
completed

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborating on projects, or just having a chat about technology.