I'm a blockchain-focused technical product owner and software engineer with a passion for cross-chain interoperability, tokenization, and decentralized systems. I have built multi-chain tokenization engines, contributed to open-source blockchain projects, and led cross-functional teams to deliver reliable on-chain workflows. I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Financial Technology at Imperial College London and enjoy applying fintech and crypto know-how to build innovative, compliant solutions. In my work, I value collaboration, clear communication, and pragmatic, user-focused delivery. Outside of work, I contribute to open-source, mentor peers, and represent my university at hackathons and industry events to stay at the edge of fintech and blockchain innovation.

Menna Abouelnaga

I'm a blockchain-focused technical product owner and software engineer with a passion for cross-chain interoperability, tokenization, and decentralized systems. I have built multi-chain tokenization engines, contributed to open-source blockchain projects, and led cross-functional teams to deliver reliable on-chain workflows. I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Financial Technology at Imperial College London and enjoy applying fintech and crypto know-how to build innovative, compliant solutions. In my work, I value collaboration, clear communication, and pragmatic, user-focused delivery. Outside of work, I contribute to open-source, mentor peers, and represent my university at hackathons and industry events to stay at the edge of fintech and blockchain innovation.

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I’m a blockchain-focused technical product owner and software engineer with a passion for cross-chain interoperability, tokenization, and decentralized systems. I have built multi-chain tokenization engines, contributed to open-source blockchain projects, and led cross-functional teams to deliver reliable on-chain workflows. I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Financial Technology at Imperial College London and enjoy applying fintech and crypto know-how to build innovative, compliant solutions. In my work, I value collaboration, clear communication, and pragmatic, user-focused delivery.

Outside of work, I contribute to open-source, mentor peers, and represent my university at hackathons and industry events to stay at the edge of fintech and blockchain innovation.

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Language

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Work Experience

Technical Product Owner at Archax
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Owning the product vision, roadmap, and delivery of a multi-chain RWA tokenization engine; translating market & regulatory requirements (ERC-20/721, HTS, ASA, KYC/AML, Reg D/S) into prioritized user stories and sprint backlogs; leading cross-functional Agile teams to deliver mint/burn/pause/whitelist workflows and end-to-end on-chain transaction orchestration integrations.
Blockchain Engineer at SEDA
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Architected cross-chain smart contracts on Ethereum, NEAR, Solana, Cosmos; engineered relayer node infrastructure using Async Rust and Tokio; implemented secure blockchain interoperability through Wormhole; open-sourced seda-evm-contracts, seda-chain-contracts, seda-chain, seda-sdk.
Embedded Systems Engineer (Intern) at Seashore Networks
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Implemented protocol optimization techniques in C/C++ for wireless stacks; designed modular components for ORAN architecture; conducted systematic testing of wireless protocols and documented performance metrics.
Volunteer Blockchain Developer at Imperial Blockchain & FinTech Society (IBF)
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed decentralized solutions and smart-contract tooling for internal projects; provided professional blockchain consulting services to industry partners; represented Imperial College London at international hackathons and blockchain events.
Vice Head of Public Relations and Fundraising Committee at IEEE ZSB
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Led sponsor research and outreach, identifying potential sponsors and tailoring pitches. Secured deals with IBM, Nokia, and Vodafone; organized fundraising activities and raised 30,000 EGP for the 2018 MUTEX annual event.

Education

MSc in Financial Technology at Imperial College London (UK)
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
BEng in Computer Systems at Zagazig University (Egypt)
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019
MSc in Financial Technology at Imperial College London
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
BEng in Computer Systems at Zagazig University
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019

Qualifications

AlQalaa Full-Tuition MSc Scholarship
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Gaming, Other, Computers & Electronics