I’m Nada. I spend most of my time working with data, software, and building projects that connect what I study with real life. I’ve been working with Python, SQL, Matlab, Docker, React, and Node.js — and I enjoy figuring things out step by step.
name: Nada Rahali
located_in: Finland
current_status: Final year Master's student in Data-Centric Engineering
education:
[
"Bachelor's in Industrial Information Technology (LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland)",
"Master's in Data-Centric Engineering (LUT University) — majoring in Computer Vision & Machine Learning, minoring in Business Analytics",
]
github:
[
"Side study projects",
"University projects",
]
current_project:
[
"Enterprise-grade product recommendation system using knowledge graphs & multi-factor scoring",
]
hackathon_experience:
[
- title: "1st Prize Winner — Startup Refugees Hackathon 2025 (Sponsored by Tietoevry & Netlight)"
details:
- "Collaborated in a team of three to design and develop a job seeker–coach connection platform."
- "Created a complete Figma design showcasing the mobile app’s user journey and interface."
- "Developed a functional demo using React Native, Supabase, and PostgreSQL."
- "Enabled live testing: participants accessed the app via QR code, and jury members tested it directly on our phones."
- "Pitched the solution to judges and secured 1st prize among competing teams."
]
work_experience:
[
"Software Engineer @ Joyride Games Oy (Nov 2023 – Mar 2024)",
"Robotics Assistant @ LUT Junior University (Mar 2022 – Dec 2023)",
"Junior Software Developer @ LAB Technology (May 2022 – Aug 2022)",
"Software Developer @ DRMCE Maroc (Jan 2022 – Mar 2022)",
]
volunteer_experience:
[
"DunniDay (2023–2024) - Info Team, Construction Team",
"SLUSH (2022) - Info Team",
]
looking_for: "Opportunities to apply my master's skills in real-world projects"
linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-rahali/"
hobbies:
[
"Baking & Cooking 🍰",
"Learning Padel & Badminton 🎾",
"Going on walks 🌿",
"Listening to music 🎶"
]
languages_spoken: ["Arabic", "French", "English", "Finnish"]
