I'm an entrepreneurial technology leader and product-focused engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying digital platforms at scale. I operate like a startup CTO—from rapid prototyping in Figma and Python to architecting systems on modern cloud infrastructure. I'm hands-on with clients to unpack root-cause problems and deliver data-driven solutions with measurable impact. I'm bilingual in English and Arabic and have deep expertise in no-code/low-code platforms, particularly Glide, with multiple successful client-facing deliveries. I'm excited about turning complex business challenges into scalable software, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable outcomes that matter to customers and regulators alike.

James Sam Daniel

I'm an entrepreneurial technology leader and product-focused engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying digital platforms at scale. I operate like a startup CTO—from rapid prototyping in Figma and Python to architecting systems on modern cloud infrastructure. I'm hands-on with clients to unpack root-cause problems and deliver data-driven solutions with measurable impact. I'm bilingual in English and Arabic and have deep expertise in no-code/low-code platforms, particularly Glide, with multiple successful client-facing deliveries. I'm excited about turning complex business challenges into scalable software, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable outcomes that matter to customers and regulators alike.

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I’m an entrepreneurial technology leader and product-focused engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying digital platforms at scale. I operate like a startup CTO—from rapid prototyping in Figma and Python to architecting systems on modern cloud infrastructure. I’m hands-on with clients to unpack root-cause problems and deliver data-driven solutions with measurable impact. I’m bilingual in English and Arabic and have deep expertise in no-code/low-code platforms, particularly Glide, with multiple successful client-facing deliveries.

I’m excited about turning complex business challenges into scalable software, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable outcomes that matter to customers and regulators alike.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder & Product Lead at The App Shield (Post-Rental Shield Projects)
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Community Handover App (PropTech, Glide): delivered a resident onboarding/defect reporting app, successfully handed over to a UAE client. School Management App (Glide + React): platform for timetables, student data, and parent communications. AI-Powered Fitness Tracking App: integrated Glide with AI/ML and wearable data (Garmin, Whoop, Strava) for adaptive coaching and insights. Prototypes across real estate, education, and fitness.
Business Development Manager at Sana Group
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Generated and managed projects contributing ~15% of annual revenue. Bridged technical and non-technical teams; delivered enterprise systems (CMMS, accounting, call-center). Modernized workplace technologies; improved communication and productivity across departments. Trained and mentored junior staff; grew a culture of innovation and customer-centric delivery.
Founder & CEO at Rental Shield Ltd
March 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Built a deposit-protection platform used across 5,200+ properties (~AED 26M safeguarded); owned discovery → design → delivery. Architected scalable infrastructure and integrations (WordPress, GitHub CI/CD, Slack/Microsoft Teams). Led a small cross‑functional team; shipped dashboards and workflows; integrated GraphQL backend and automation to reduce manual ops. Worked directly with property managers and regulators to ensure compliance and resolve operational bottlenecks.

Education

B.A. (Hons) Business Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
A-Levels at British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi, UAE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Incubator-grade business plan: market analysis, financial modeling, go-to-market strategy
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Incubator-grade business plan recognition by Manchester City Council for gamification-based community engagement proposal
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services

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