I’m a technology leader with 15+ years in software engineering. I’ve designed and scaled Mobile and Web platforms to serve thousands of merchants, developed merchant mobile apps in Flutter, and implemented end-to-end API integrations with ERP, SMS/OTP, and messaging channels. I’m committed to data protection, to deliver secure, user-friendly experiences. I’m passionate about API-driven microservices, secure hybrid cloud infrastructure, and building compliant fintech workflows that scale.

El Mahdi Aouame

I’m a technology leader with 15+ years in software engineering. I’ve designed and scaled Mobile and Web platforms to serve thousands of merchants, developed merchant mobile apps in Flutter, and implemented end-to-end API integrations with ERP, SMS/OTP, and messaging channels. I’m committed to data protection, to deliver secure, user-friendly experiences. I’m passionate about API-driven microservices, secure hybrid cloud infrastructure, and building compliant fintech workflows that scale.

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I’m a technology leader with 15+ years in software engineering.
I’ve designed and scaled Mobile and Web platforms to serve thousands of merchants, developed merchant mobile apps in Flutter, and implemented end-to-end API integrations with ERP, SMS/OTP, and messaging channels.
I’m committed to data protection, to deliver secure, user-friendly experiences.
I’m passionate about API-driven microservices, secure hybrid cloud infrastructure, and building compliant fintech workflows that scale.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

CTO & Technical Architect / Product Lead at Confidential
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Led merchant mobile apps (Flutter) and a web back-office platform;Designed and maintained an API-driven microservices architecture, deployed hybrid cloud infrastructure on AWS and OVH, and designed security architecture with future PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 compliance in mind. Scaled platform to $5M GMV, 5K+ merchants, 50K+ SKUs (~16% of Morocco's SAM). completed full API integrations with Sage X100, Infobip, and WhatsApp Business; implemented BNPL/Regulatory workflows with KYC onboarding aligned to CNDP guidelines.
Senior Business Analyst / Product Manager at Confidential
April 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Led product development and first production releases for multiple Mobile banking Apps, and Mobile wallets Apps. Managed cross-functional teams, applied Agile/Scrum practices, maintained product backlog, and ensured delivery aligned with client objectives and budgets.
Lead PHP Engineer at Confidential
April 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Managed a team of senior PHP engineers, oversaw code reviews and architecture decisions, integrated telecom operator billing & payments across 100+ countries, migrated legacy services toward microservices, and contributed to ISO 27001 readiness and CNDP data-processing certification.
Technical Lead PHP / Project Manager at Confidential
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Built an OCR-based CV parsing plugin with integrations; led client demos and multi-lingual collaboration; managed demos, architecture decisions, and project delivery with cross-functional teams.
Senior Software Engineer at Confidential
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Developed web & mobile platforms for multiple clients using full-stack PHP/Laravel and React; contributed to microservices migrations and modernized frontend architectures.
Web & Mobile Developer at Freelance
February 1, 2010 - August 1, 2016
Developed websites, desktop and mobile apps for multiple clients; delivered end-to-end frontend and backend solutions.

Education

Master of Engineering at Morocoo
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Preparatory Classes for Engineering Schools at Morocco
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

CNDP Certification (Personal Data Processing)
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
ISO 27001 Readiness / PCI-DSS Compliance Preparation
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services