Experience

X-Tends

• Lebanon
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  As CEO of X-Tends, a leading fintech company, I oversee all aspects of our business operations, including strategic planning, business development, and financial management. I am proud to have taken the company from its early stages to its position as a trusted player in the market. At X-Tends, we are on a mission to assist financial institutions in their digital transformation by providing cutting-edge fintech solutions. We have partnered with Backbase to present financial institutions with a real competitive edge, enabling them to stand out from the crowd by presenting their customers with a seamless digital experience. Our innovative PFM (personal finance management) solution, which functions as both a standalone and an integrated module, allows FIs to present their customers with a personalized, engaging, and intuitive digital money management solution. By understanding consumer needs and providing proactive, informed recommendations, our solution helps FIs build better relationships with their existing customers and win new customers, while also generating revenue from their channels. Show less



Traveln.ai

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and CEO

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  As the CEO of Traveln, I am responsible for overseeing the overall direction and growth of the company. Working closely with our team of experts, we are on a mission to disrupt the travel industry by providing a personalized, real-time, and dynamic travel planning experience to travelers worldwide. During my tenure, I have successfully led the development and launch of our mobile application, which empowers travelers to plan and book their trips with ease, providing them with personalized recommendations for events, activities, and experiences that suit their travel style. Our platform connects travelers with local hosts and activity providers, enabling them to explore new destinations like a local. In addition to product development, I also oversee business strategy and partnerships, and am constantly exploring new opportunities for Traveln to expand its reach and impact. I work closely with our team to create and execute effective marketing campaigns, and ensure that our customers receive the highest level of customer service. I am passionate about the potential of technology to revolutionize the travel industry, and I believe that Traveln is at the forefront of this revolution. I am committed to the success of Traveln and am excited to see the continued growth and impact of our platform on the travel industry. Show less



Stealth

• Founder and CEO

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  I am currently working on a new startup project which is in stealth mode. I am focused on building a strong team and developing innovative solutions to address emerging market needs. I am excited about this project and looking forward to sharing more information about it in the future. I am currently working on a new startup project which is in stealth mode. I am focused on building a strong team and developing innovative solutions to address emerging market needs. I am excited about this project and looking forward to sharing more information about it in the future.



Byblos Bank Group

• Lebanon
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical lead eBanking / Mobile Banking

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2016

  As the Technical Lead for Web and Mobile Banking Projects at Byblos Bank, I managed all technical aspects of these critical initiatives. My responsibilities included collaborating with the Project Manager to develop comprehensive project plans, attending Strategic Project Committee meetings, and communicating project status to all relevant stakeholders. I analyzed all business requirements and assessed their technical feasibility, providing technical documentation during requirements gathering to describe how to implement the technical solutions in accordance with the bank's standards. I also analyzed the integration of mobile and internet banking systems with other internal or external systems using web services and provided technical design documents to successfully complete the integrations. In addition, I managed a team of developers, supervising the technical implementation of these projects, while also providing technical analysis and resolution for all technical issues. I estimated the time required to implement project deliverables and worked closely with quality assurance resources to ensure that issues were properly assigned, fixed, and regressed. Throughout the project lifecycle, I was responsible for defect and change management, daily communication with appropriate team members regarding project status, and supervising the performance testing of the delivered projects. Additionally, I supervised the proof of concept (POC) of these projects in order to select the optimal supplier. Overall, my experience at Byblos Bank equipped me with the technical expertise and management skills necessary to lead critical initiatives and achieve successful outcomes. Show less



Soft Solutions

• Beirut, Lebanon

• Technical Project Lead

  • Jul 2008 - Nov 2010

  As a Technical Project Lead at SoftSolutions, I oversaw project delivery for major retail clients, including Galeries Lafayette, Canadian Tires, and CVS Pharmacies. In this role, I collaborated closely with account managers to assess client needs and provide customized business solutions. My responsibilities included conducting technical reviews, managing software implementation, and assessing risk while identifying dependencies and gaps. In addition, I was responsible for estimating delivery timelines, monitoring schedules, ensuring high quality deliverables, and prioritizing team work. I worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver successful outcomes for clients. Overall, my experience as a Technical Project Lead at SoftSolutions equipped me with the skills and expertise to manage complex projects, and lead high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results. Show less