I'm Aicha Hassan El-Merhebi, a CTO, Project Manager and Product Manager based in Germany with a track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable IT solutions. I thrive on turning complex business needs into actionable technical strategies, mentoring colleagues, and driving product lifecycles from concept to launch. I enjoy collaborating across teams, embracing continuous learning, and inspiring others to excel while delivering high-quality results.

Aicha Hassan El-Merhebi

I'm Aicha Hassan El-Merhebi, a CTO, Project Manager and Product Manager based in Germany with a track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable IT solutions. I thrive on turning complex business needs into actionable technical strategies, mentoring colleagues, and driving product lifecycles from concept to launch. I enjoy collaborating across teams, embracing continuous learning, and inspiring others to excel while delivering high-quality results.

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I’m Aicha Hassan El-Merhebi, a CTO, Project Manager and Product Manager based in Germany with a track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable IT solutions. I thrive on turning complex business needs into actionable technical strategies, mentoring colleagues, and driving product lifecycles from concept to launch.

I enjoy collaborating across teams, embracing continuous learning, and inspiring others to excel while delivering high-quality results.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical Advisor at GIZ
June 1, 2024 - Present
Drafted interoperability standards and mock API documentation for social protection systems under the Digital Convergence Initiative (USP2030). Developed test suites to validate compliance of country implementations with new standards. Collaborated with international stakeholders and guided technical experts to ensure timely delivery of project outputs.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Konzortia Capital
June 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Led a remote team of 3+ developers and outsourced partners to build investment-focused digital platforms. Defined product vision and translated it into detailed specifications, sprint plans, and delivery milestones. Directed vendor selection and onboarding, ensuring compliance with technical standards. Conducted daily agile stand-ups and coordinated cross-team alignment across product, design, and engineering.
Full Stack Developer / Product Owner at Tripoli, Lebanon
April 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Co-developed an Electron-based NFT tool for managing digital assets, wallets, and real-time marketplace operations. Created backend logic for minting, tracking, and sniping NFTs; contributed to UX design and roadmap planning.
CTO at AIY Expert Solutions
September 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Scaled development team from 3 to 14 engineers and QA specialists, formalizing hiring and onboarding. Managed product lifecycles for 5+ B2B/B2G platforms from conception to market. Coordinated between engineering, support, and marketing teams to align priorities and feedback loops. Instituted agile practices, version control (Git), and structured QA processes.
Project Lead at AIY Expert Solutions
February 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Managed team to launch new product for the company. Created product specs, mockups, and requirements. Coordinated between development and customer support.
Senior Software Developer & Technical Lead at Reuters, Lebanon
February 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Led global product development teams and mentored junior engineers. Established code standards, wrote scalable modules, and drove quality through code reviews. Managed planning, execution, and deployment for web and enterprise systems.
Freelancer at Personal
September 1, 2011 - Present
Engaged in various freelance projects, demonstrating versatility in technology and delivering tailored solutions.
PHP Developer at Pious Technologies
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
Developed web modules and utilized multiple technologies including Yii Framework, Java, and GWT; contributed to the design and implementation of web services.

Education

Master's in Computer Science at Lebanese University of Science (Branch III)
November 7, 0001 - October 10, 2005

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Government, Media & Entertainment

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