About Me

Hello and welcome! My name is Sanaan Hamza, and this is my personal portfolio website. As an IT professional with a diverse background, I have honed my skills in various areas such as administration, security solutions, finance, language services, and marketing. Beyond my technical expertise, I am also a passionate percussionist who finds great joy in the world of music and art.

While I am not actively seeking new opportunities, I am delighted to showcase my work and share my insights in both the IT and artistic realms. This website serves as a platform to celebrate my professional journey, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore emerging trends in the industry as well as my creative pursuits.

Please feel free to browse through my portfolio, learn about my experiences, and get in touch if you’d like to discuss any exciting ideas or collaborations. Thank you for visiting!

  • Name:Sanaan Hamza
  • Address:Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Study:Western Kentucky University
  • Degree:Bachelor of Science

Services

  • svgNetwork Administration
  • svgIT Tech
  • svgFinance
  • svgFreelancer
  • svgKurdish & Arabic translations
  • svgDeveloper

Interests

  • svgReading & Writing
  • svgMusic & Cinema
  • svgTravel & Picnic
  • svgRain & Snow
  • svgArts
  • svgPercussion

Programming

Networking70%
General IT85%
WordPress76%
Microsoft Suite80%
Adobe Audition74%
QuickBooks 50%
PC Tech81%
Google Suite64%
Web Developing77%
Data Analyst81%

Language

English95%
Kurdish Sorani100%
Arabic90%
Python40%
SQL45%

Education

  • 2021 - 2023

    Western Kentucky University

    Bachelor's Degree in IT Engineering and Applied Science - Computer Information Technology
  • 2018 - 2021

    Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Associate Degree in IT Engineering and Applied Science - Computer Information Technology - Security Track
  • 2012 - 2014

    Erbil Polytechnic University

    Undergraduate Degree in Administration and Tourism Guidance

Experience

  • 2017 - running

    Kentucky Refugee Ministries

    Language Services and Finance Manager
  • 2017 - 2019

    G4S

    Security officer
  • 2015 - 2016

    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    Training Assistant
  • 2014 - 2015

    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    Acting Deputy Commander for Local Guard Force
  • 2013 - 2015

    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    Kurdish, Arabic and English Interpreter/Translator
  • 2012 - 2013

    DynCorp International

    Security Guard
  • 2008 - 2016

    SANAAN COMPUTER CENTER

    Computer Tech and Internet configuration

License & Certifications

  • MAY 2024

    CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

    CISCO
  • Aug 2021

    Dean's List for Fall 2021

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2021 - 2025

    Notary Public Certificate

    Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • 2018 - 2021

    Cisco Information Security Specialist

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    A+ Prep

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    Computer Tech Basic

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    Computer Technician

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    Net+ Prep

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    Security+ Prep

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    Cisco Networking Enhanced

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    Cisco Networking Associate

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    PC Pro Skill Guarantee

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    PC Pro Certification

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018 - 2021

    CIT Fundamentals

    Jefferson Community & Technical College
  • 2018

    The Housing Partnership INC

    HPI
  • 2017

    Standard Precautions: Bloodborne Pathogens and Other Potentially Infectious Materials

    University Of Louisville (Health Stream)
  • 2017

    Bridging The Gap – Medical Interpreter Training

    Bridging The Gap
  • 2015 - 2016

    Franklin Award from the US Department of State

    Award for sustained, devoted, and selfless service while assigned to the Local Guard Force administrative staff at Consulate General Erbil
  • 2016

    KYONE – EMTALA

    University Of Louisville
  • 2016

    Rapid Regulatory Compliance

    University Of Louisville
  • 2016

    Getting Started with PowerPoint 2007

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS) Sponsored by SKILLSOFT
  • 2016

    Business Law Basic Concepts

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS) Sponsored by SKILLSOFT
  • 2016

    Business Grammar: The Mechanics of Writing

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS) Sponsored by SKILLSOFT
  • 2016

    WMD Responder Training Course

    The U.S. Department of State U.S Consulate Erbil General
  • 2015

    First Responder Course (WMD)

    The United State Of America - Diplomatic Security
  • 2015

    PA490 – Introduction to the Community Liaison Office (CLO) - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2015

    PC544 – Detecting Fraudulent Documents - V2.0

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2015

    PS 780 – Beginning Excel Mentored

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2015

    PLP200 – Post Language Teacher Orientation - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2015

    PS532 – SMART Messaging: A Course for System Administrators - V2.0

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2015

    EX200 – Information Sharing Environment

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2015

    EEO Liaison Training

    The U.S. Department of State Office of Civil Rights
  • 2015

    Guard Force Operations Class

    Triple Canopy
  • 2015

    Business Law Basic Concepts

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2015

    PD549 - Domestic Facility Emergency Management - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2014

    PY432 – Media Monitoring and Reporting - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2014

    PC128 – Detecting Impostors - V2.0

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2014

    PD440 – Operations Center Task Force Training - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2014

    PK323 – Classified and Sensitive Information: Identifying and Marking - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (Department Of State)
  • 2014

    The Public First Aid Course

    Kurdistan Region - Ministry of Health
  • 2014

    PE224 - Basics of International Trade - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2014

    PE340 - Intellectual Property Rights: Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Folklore - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2014

    PA427 - Web. PASS Procurement: Vouchering Department - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2014

    YW280 - Basic Emergency & Evacuation Radio Skills - V1.0

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2014

    Customer Service Confrontation and Conflict

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2014

    Essentials of Interviewing and Hiring

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2014

    LGF Basic Leadership Course

    Foreign Service Institute (DOS)
  • 2011

    Guard Force Operations Course

    DynCorp International

Some of my videos

Playing some music with my great fellow artist.