I am Abdelahad Satour, a progressive, client-centric technology leader and Senior Solutions Architect with 15 years of experience delivering digital projects across healthcare, financial services, eCommerce, transport, and energy sectors. I combine deep technical expertise with hands-on leadership to architect cloud, data, and AI solutions, and to drive DevOps and SRE practices that improve reliability, speed, and business impact. I have founded two consulting companies, built more than 80 training and technical workshops, and led the design and delivery of over 30 digital initiatives for clients worldwide. Over the years I have earned a broad set of certifications spanning architecture, technology, management, and culture transformation. I thrive in multi-cloud, API-first, and data-centric environments, and I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping roadmaps, and transforming organizations through hands-on delivery and capability building.

Abdelahad SATOUR

I am Abdelahad Satour, a progressive, client-centric technology leader and Senior Solutions Architect with 15 years of experience delivering digital projects across healthcare, financial services, eCommerce, transport, and energy sectors. I combine deep technical expertise with hands-on leadership to architect cloud, data, and AI solutions, and to drive DevOps and SRE practices that improve reliability, speed, and business impact. I have founded two consulting companies, built more than 80 training and technical workshops, and led the design and delivery of over 30 digital initiatives for clients worldwide. Over the years I have earned a broad set of certifications spanning architecture, technology, management, and culture transformation. I thrive in multi-cloud, API-first, and data-centric environments, and I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping roadmaps, and transforming organizations through hands-on delivery and capability building.

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I am Abdelahad Satour, a progressive, client-centric technology leader and Senior Solutions Architect with 15 years of experience delivering digital projects across healthcare, financial services, eCommerce, transport, and energy sectors. I combine deep technical expertise with hands-on leadership to architect cloud, data, and AI solutions, and to drive DevOps and SRE practices that improve reliability, speed, and business impact. I have founded two consulting companies, built more than 80 training and technical workshops, and led the design and delivery of over 30 digital initiatives for clients worldwide.

Over the years I have earned a broad set of certifications spanning architecture, technology, management, and culture transformation. I thrive in multi-cloud, API-first, and data-centric environments, and I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping roadmaps, and transforming organizations through hands-on delivery and capability building.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Solutions Architect (Cloud, DevOps, AI) at CMA CGM
January 5, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Architected and delivered cloud, DevSecOps and AI/data architectures. Produced High-Level and Low-Level Designs, API specifications, and transition plans. Led PoC/PoV activities and established a Data AI Stack across multiple data sources (MuleSoft, Snowflake DP, O365, Salesforce, Apache Kafka, MongoDB Atlas, AWS S3). Implemented security considerations (KMS, PSP) and contributed to AI/ML initiatives and MLOps modernization. Drove API-first approaches, CI/CD, and real-time data strategies.
Senior Solutions Architect (Cloud, DevOps, AI) – Transition Architect at CMA CGM
September 10, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Audit of existing architecture and implementation of target and transition architectures. Executed migration to the new MLOps architecture and designed a medallion data lakehouse for an insurance datalake. Built Data AI Stack for Orange MEA across 17 countries; developed predictive models for Dirham value and cash management dashboards; performed security/risk assessments for GenAI RAG initiatives; defined LLD/PoC for engineering factory platform integrations (Backstage/Cycloid).
Leader Architecture at onepoint
March 27, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Led cloud vision and strategy topics, supported pre-sales activities, and fostered cloud skill development across the organization. Drove multi-cloud approaches (3 providers) and led internal PaaS initiatives, cloud reversibility, and cloud sovereignty efforts.
Senior Solutions Architect & API Specialist at UGI International
October 21, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Defined Azure cloud standards and DevSecOps practices; led API development, documentation, testing, observability, and scalability efforts. Harmonized multiple suppliers’ systems, implemented API management, and led data flow architecture across Salesforce, Apache Kafka, and multiple data sources.
Principal Architect / Technical Director & Associate at Adservio
February 25, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Conducted feasibility studies, drove pre-sales, and designed the project architecture and governance (DAT/DAL, migration planning). Led IT4IT adoption with offshore teams using Agile Service Management and VSM; oversaw the technical health of multiple projects.
Global Architect at Berkley Networks Corporation / CueConnect
June 1, 2017 - September 24, 2025
Provided technical leadership for API teams, defined target architecture, and led migration of monolithic to microservices architecture. Focused on REST/JSON API design, OAuth 2.0, security, CI/CD readiness, and cross-cutting concerns.
Founder & Solutions Architect at ByteLance - Digital Consulting
October 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025
Transformed business requirements into detailed architectures; led POCs, client pitches, recruitment, and team training; delivered modular, scalable solutions across multiple domains.
Founder & Engineering Manager at MarocLance – IT Consulting and Training
June 1, 2014 - September 24, 2025
Managed multiple client engagements; defined architectures for big data telecom solutions, logistics platforms, and multi-country digital projects; oversaw architecture, project management, and digital transformation efforts.
R&D Engineer at SPID Conseils et Services
June 1, 2011 - September 24, 2025
Designed and developed a bank payment gateway module; built a text-mining system for web data extraction and crawling; contributed to a web business newspaper project.
Software Developer at 4D SAS
April 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Developed a MySQL driver in JavaScript and a MySQL database management system entirely in JavaScript; contributed to database tooling and related web technologies.
Senior Solutions Architect (Cloud, DevOps, AI) at CMA CGM
June 26, 2023 - January 5, 2024
Led architecture scoping, high/low level design, API-first approach, PoC/PoV, security and risk assessment, and transition to MLOps; implemented medallion architecture for datalakehouse and Data AI Stack across 17 countries; forecast/predictive analytics for financial services customers.
Leader Architecture at onepoint
November 28, 2022 - March 27, 2023
Shaped cloud vision and strategy, performed pre-sales, led cloud modernization across multiple providers, built internal PaaS, and defined cloud reversibility and sovereignty strategies.
Senior Solutions Architect & API specialist (Microsoft Azure) at UGI International
May 2, 2022 - October 21, 2022
Designed and unified an international energy customer platform; established cloud standards and API governance, GDPR risk management, data flow architectures, and TOGAF-aligned transition planning.
Principal Architect / Technical Director & Associate at Adservio
June 1, 2017 - February 25, 2022
Executed feasibility studies, pre-sales, architecture governance, migration planning, IT4IT implementation with offshore teams; managed multiple projects and ensured technical health.
Global Architect at Berkley networks Corporation (CueConnect)
December 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Provided technical leadership for API teams, led microservices architecture, REST/GraphQL patterns, OAuth2, CI/CD, and security; migrated from monolith to scalable microservices; implemented distributed tracing and service mesh concepts.
Founder and Solutions Architect at ByteLance - Digital Consulting
August 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Translated business requirements into detailed architectures; led pre-sales, POCs, recruitment and training; delivered Drupal/Symfony platforms and data lake architectures; managed multi-country digital initiatives.
Founder and Engineering Manager at MarocLance – IT Consulting and training
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Led multiple client engagements, designed modular JEE architectures for big data and telecom solutions, and coordinated training and capability-building initiatives.
Tech Lead / Software Developer at 4D SAS
July 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Developed a MySQL driver in JavaScript; built MySQL database management tool in JavaScript; backend REST services.
R&D Engineer at SPID Conseils et Services
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Designed and developed bank payment gateway module; text-mining and web crawling; web application for a business newspaper.

Education

Engineering Studies at National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), Rabat
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Preparatory Classes for Grandes Ecoles, option: TSI at Unknown
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Technical Baccalaureate (Science & Technology) at Unknown
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Engineering Studies at National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), Rabat
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Preparatory classes for Grandes écoles at Preparatory classes, option: TSI (Industrial Science and Technology)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Technical Baccalaureate (with distinction) at Science and Technology
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

TOGAF 9.1
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
SAFe 5 Agilist (Certified SAFe 5 Agilist)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
ITIL 4 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Design Thinking Professional Certificate (DTPC)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
User Stories Foundations Certificate (USFC)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Kanban Essentials Professional Certificate (KEPC)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
OKR Certified Professional (OKRCP)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Architecture & Design - DevOps Institute Ambassador
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
TOGAF 9.1
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Innovation Management Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Design Thinking Professional Certificate (DTPC)®
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
User Stories Foundations Certificate (USFC)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Digital Marketing Professional Certificate (DMPC)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Kanban Essentials Professional Certificate (KEPC)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
OKR Certified Professional (OKRCP)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Kanban Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
SAFe 5 Agilist
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Agile Scrum Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
IT Management Principles
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
ITIL4® Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
VMware Spring Professional 2020
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
AIOps Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
DevOps Culture Certified Trainer (DCCT)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
DevOps Leader (DOL)® Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
DevSecOps Foundation (DSOF)℠ Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
DevOps Foundation® Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Continuous Delivery Ecosystem Foundation (CDEF)℠ Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Continuous Testing Foundation (CTF)℠ Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Foundation SM
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Certified Agile Service Manager (CASM)®
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Zend Certified PHP Engineer
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Microsoft Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
CIW Web Design Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
JavaScript Specialist
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Python Certification (General)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Retail