Faris Khasawneh, Co-founder, CTO

Faris Khasawneh

Co-founder, CTO

Praxilla GmbH

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Higher diploma, Cybersecurity
Experience
8 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 5 Months

Co-founder, CTO at Praxilla GmbH
  • Austria - Linz
  • July 2022 to December 2023

• Developed the concept of Distributed Blockchain Rendering.
• Secured 100k EUR in pre-seed funding from KGG-UBG.
• Maintain an active partnership with Tech2b incubator.
• Actively involved in strategic business planning.
• Contribute to financial planning and direction setting.
• Lead front-end product design, development, and maintenance.
• Key contributor to back-end system architecture.
• Involved in back-end software development.
• Drive technological innovation and trend alignment.
• Engage in operations, marketing, and sales as needed.
• Assist in market expansion and full market maturity.

Technical Support and Digital Marketing Specialist at Sehtak Fi Donya Restaurant
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2022 to June 2023

• Set up and managed the POS system.
• Performed data entry for menu items.
• Configured stock inventory feature.
• Setup various payment channels.
• Customized sales reports.
• Managed user accounts and permissions.
• Implemented Kitchen Display System.
• Configured subscriptions and discounts.
• Managed social media ad campaigns.
• Automated responses and scheduling.
• Designed menu and marketing materials.
• Registered business with food delivery services.
• Prepared catering proposals and RFQs.
• Optimized Google Maps location page.

Technical Support Engineer at Optimum Corner Engineering
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2021 to May 2023

• Designed and implemented LAN infrastructure.
• Managed ISP selection and supervised WAN installation.
• Configured infrastructure for remote access.
• Established Wi-Fi networks for staff and guests.
• Customized a PC into a reliable budget file server.
• Managed data redundancy, file permissions, and cloud backups.
• Installed and maintained UPS and custom DNS.
• Provisioned and managed workstations.
• Provided troubleshooting and technical support.
• Installations and upgrades of systems software and hardware.
• Planned integration of virtualization.
• Developed a road-map for incorporating CCTV VoIP PBX and firewall.
• Setup and managed domain and hosting.
• Designed and maintained website.
• Set up and managed email accounts.

IT Technical Support Tier-2 at International Organization for Migration (IOM) - UN Agency
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2022 to November 2022

• Provided timely end-user IT support in line with service level agreements.
• Managed and resolved Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support issues.
• Assisted in IT documentation and inventory management.
• Managed license renewals for IT software.
• Analyzed and enhanced network and application performance.
• Recommended solutions for improved system reliability.
• Contributed to disaster recovery plans.
• Managed server backups for data protection.
• Delivered IT training to enhance staff proficiency.
• Monitored and maintained network systems, including LAN and WAN.
• Ensured efficient operation of VPN and VOIP systems.
• Implemented IOM IT standards and policies.
• Managed software updates and security protocols.
• Protected systems from security threats and vulnerabilities.

IT Assistant at USAID CITIES - Chemonics International
  • Jordan - Amman
  • March 2018 to September 2019

• Installing and configuring computer networks and systems.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting switches and firewall.
• Maintaining wireless and wired-network connectivity.
• Identifying and solving problems with computer networks and systems.
• Maintaining existing software and hardware and upgrading obsolete ones.
• Monitoring networks and systems to improve performance.
• Providing IT troubleshooting for staff.
• Maintaining and updating IT local inventory list.
• Managing hardware, software, and connectivity systems.
• Installing and maintaining telephone system for local staff.
• Providing regular reports to the IT manager.
• Conducting monthly systems maintenance in accordance with IT procedures.
• Coordinating repair of all IT and communication equipment.
• Assisting IT manager to implement IT policies and procedures.

Technical Support Engineer at Tarawneh Architecture & Engineering Consultants
  • Jordan - Amman
  • July 2015 to March 2018

• Conducted regular and urgent support visits.
• Troubleshot system and network problems.
• Managed server and workstations.
• Developed custom Windows image.
• Prepared technical specifications and RFQs.
• Ensured network and systems security.
• Onboarded new users and provisioned devices.
• Deployed CAD applications as needed.
• Executed system and network upgrades.
• Managed printers and plotters.
• Maintained antivirus and machine security.

Education

Higher diploma, Cybersecurity
  • at Princess Sumaya University for Technology
  • October 2024
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • June 2024

Specialties & Skills

Computers
Administrative Assistance
Technical Support
IT Technical Support
Network Administration
TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
AUTOMATION
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT OFFICE
NETWORKING
OPERATING SYSTEMS
HYPER-V

Social Profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
5a9awneh.com

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
German
Beginner

Memberships

Australian Computer Society
  • Member
  • December 2023

Training and Certifications

PTE Academic (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2023
Valid Until:
November 2025
Information Security Awareness (Training)
Training Institute:
IOM
Data Protection Principles (Training)
Training Institute:
IOM
TOEFL iBT (Certificate)
EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (Certificate)
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (Certificate)
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (Certificate)
Certified Ethical Hacker (Certificate)