Yazen Albu

Full-time AWS Solutions Architect & DevOps Engineering Weiterbildung focused on practical training in AWS, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Git/GitHub, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Python, networking, monitoring, and infrastructure automation. Building hands-on cloud and DevOps skills through labs, exercises, and portfolio-oriented projects.

Project management and coordination for Iraq-focused projects with Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung. Responsible for project planning, partner communication, documentation, reporting, timelines, and follow-up processes. Support the preparation and review of project proposals, activity plans, budgets, deliverables, and narrative reports. Work across administrative, organizational, and communication processes in an international NGO context.

Worked in accounting and financial administration within the Iraqi Ministry of Finance. Handled financial documentation, accounting records, internal administrative processes, and budget-related workflows. Supported the organization, review, and follow-up of financial and administrative documents in line with institutional procedures. Developed strong experience in accuracy, documentation, confidentiality, structured workflows, and working within formal public-sector processes.

Worked across finance coordination, project coordination. Managed daily financial expenditures, and internal financial documentation. Supported coordination and logistics for humanitarian relief activities during the ISIS war, including organizing, collecting, and distributing donations to affected families from Mosul. Developed strong experience in budgeting support, documentation, logistics coordination, communication, and working in complex environments.

Supervisor of the Green Iraq Society Festival, funded by the European Greens. Conducted research on environmental issues and pollution in Iraq, and wrote short public-awareness articles on climate and environmental topics. Supported the organization and coordination of festival activities aimed at raising awareness about climate change in Iraq. Developed early experience in project coordination, research, public communication, and environmental awareness work.

Studied business administration, accounting, and financial management, with a focus on organizational processes, financial documentation, budgeting, and administrative workflows. The program provided a strong foundation in accounting principles, management, planning, structured business operations, communication, coordination, and problem-solving.