Hi I'm Adel, Tech Leader, Consultant and Advisor
A seasoned tech executive based in Dubai, UAE, with extensive experience spanning over 15 years as CTO, VP of Engineering, and in product management roles. Notable engagements include collaborations with industry-leading companies like DeliveryHero, Talabat, and Vezeeta. Passionate about tackling challenges, delivering customer value, and empowering people through technology.
Expereince
Built e-Commerce and q-Commerce for millions of customers with 100s of millions in GMV
Built SaaS and enterprise products for 100s of thousands of users
Video / Audio Streaming for millions of users
Built product and technology organizations with several hundreds of professionals in multiple countries (EMEA)
Supported multiple M&As (3)
Launched startups (2) in MEA in different industries
Speaking
Microsoft Developer Conference
STEP
Rise Up
Engineerix
xpand Converence
Industries
Mobility
e-Commerce
q-Commerce
Video / Audio Streaming
Developer Tools
M&A Technology Support
FinTech
HealthTech
What I do
Technology
Technology Roadmap Development: Collaborate with leadership to create a clear technology roadmap aligned with business goals, outlining key milestones, technologies, and resources needed for implementation.
Technical Architecture and Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient technical architectures for software products and systems, leveraging expertise in cloud services, databases, and development frameworks.
Technology Stack Optimization: Analyze the current technology stack and recommend optimizations to enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve scalability, ensuring the organization is using the most suitable and efficient tools and technologies.
People
Team Leadership and Management: Provide guidance and oversight to internal tech teams or external vendors, ensuring efficient project execution, adherence to best practices, and alignment with strategic objectives.
Technical Talent Acquisition and Development: Lead the recruitment and development of top technical talent, ensuring the team has the skills and expertise necessary to execute on the technology roadmap and deliver high-quality products.
Development Practices: Implement and oversee lean development methodologies and practices, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and rapid delivery to meet evolving business requirements effectively.
Cost & Compliance
Vendor and Technology Evaluation: Assess and recommend technology vendors, platforms, and tools that best fit the organization's needs, considering factors like scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
Technical Due Diligence: Conduct technical due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships, evaluating the technology assets, infrastructure, and capabilities of target companies to assess compatibility and potential risks
Get in touch at hello@adelkhalil.com, @adelkhalil on Twitter / X
