Based in Berlin · Open to opportunities

Tech Leader,AI-Native Engineer & Community Builder

I build products, lead engineering teams, and create spaces where tech communities thrive. Currently exploring the frontier of AI-native development and agentic coding.

Tech Product LeadershipSenior iOS EngineeringAI-Native DevelopmentBerlin Tech Community
About

The story so far

I'm a tech leader based in Berlin, originally from Cairo. Over the past decade, I've built mobile products at some of Europe's most ambitious companies — from travel and logistics to food delivery and fintech.

My work sits at the intersection of engineering leadership, product thinking, and community building. I've led iOS teams, shipped apps used by millions, and helped shape technical strategy at companies like GetYourGuide, Delivery Hero, and FlixBus.

These days, I'm particularly excited about AI-native development and how agentic coding is reshaping the way we build software. I share what I learn through Ampli Vibe AI and bring the Berlin tech community together through meetups and events.

Quick Facts

Location
Berlin, Germany
Current Focus
AI-Native Development & Tech Leadership
Domains
Travel, Fintech, Marketplaces, E-commerce
Languages
English, German, Arabic
Experience

Where I've worked

A decade of building products and leading teams across Europe and MENA.

Senior iOS Engineer

GetYourGuide

2022 - PresentBerlin

Leading iOS development for the world's largest travel experiences marketplace.

  • Architected and shipped major booking flow redesign, improving conversion by 15%
  • Led adoption of Swift Concurrency across the codebase
  • Mentored junior engineers and established code review best practices
  • Collaborated with product and design on strategic mobile initiatives

iOS Engineer

Delivery Hero

2020 - 2022Berlin

Built features for one of the world's largest food delivery platforms.

  • Developed real-time order tracking system used by millions of customers
  • Implemented modular architecture enabling faster feature development
  • Reduced app crash rate by 40% through systematic stability improvements
  • Led technical interviews and onboarding for new team members

iOS Developer

FlixBus

2018 - 2020Munich / Berlin

Helped scale the mobile app for Europe's largest intercity bus network.

  • Built offline-first ticket management system
  • Implemented accessibility features achieving WCAG 2.1 compliance
  • Optimized app performance, reducing launch time by 30%
  • Contributed to design system and reusable component library

Tech Product Manager

MDP Labs

2016 - 2018Cairo

Led product development for fintech and payment solutions across MENA region.

  • Launched mobile payment platform processing $2M+ monthly transactions
  • Defined product roadmap and prioritized features based on user research
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and analysts
  • Established agile practices and improved team velocity by 25%

Founder

Jumel Home

2021 - PresentBerlin

Founded a luxury Egyptian cotton bedding brand for the German market.

  • Built and launched e-commerce platform from concept to market
  • Established supply chain and partnerships with Egyptian manufacturers
  • Grew to profitability within first year of operations
  • Managed all aspects: branding, marketing, operations, and customer experience
Projects

Selected work

From AI tools to mobile apps to e-commerce ventures.

AI-Native Development Toolkit

Creator & Maintainer

01

Open-source tools and workflows for integrating AI assistants into the development process.

  • Developed custom workflows for Claude and GPT-based coding assistants
  • Created documentation and guides adopted by 500+ developers
  • Built automation tools reducing repetitive coding tasks by 60%
AIDeveloper ToolsOpen Source

Chooser App

Indie Developer

02

iOS app helping users make decisions through structured comparison and random selection.

  • Built with SwiftUI and modern iOS architecture patterns
  • Featured in App Store productivity category
  • Maintained 4.7+ star rating with 10K+ downloads
iOSSwiftUIIndie

Payment Gateway Integration

Tech Lead

03

Enterprise payment processing system for MENA region financial services.

  • Architected system handling 100K+ daily transactions
  • Integrated with 5+ regional payment providers
  • Achieved PCI DSS compliance and 99.9% uptime
FintechBackendArchitecture

Jumel Home E-commerce

Founder & Developer

04

Full-stack e-commerce platform for luxury bedding products in Germany.

  • Built custom Shopify integration with inventory management
  • Implemented SEO strategy achieving top 3 rankings for key terms
  • Designed brand identity and customer experience end-to-end
E-commerceFull StackEntrepreneurship
Community

Building together

Creating spaces where tech communities thrive and grow.

Ampli Berlin

Founder & Organizer

Berlin's community hub for tech professionals, featuring job boards, events, and networking opportunities.

  • 2,000+ active members across Slack and social channels
  • Monthly tech meetups and networking events
  • Job board connecting Berlin startups with top talent

Ampli Vibe AI

Creator

Newsletter and community exploring AI-native development, agentic coding, and the future of software engineering.

  • Weekly insights on AI tools and workflows
  • Hands-on tutorials for developers adopting AI
  • Growing community of AI-curious engineers

SwiftCairo

Co-founder

Egypt's largest iOS developer community, running workshops and meetups since 2015.

  • 500+ members across Cairo and Alexandria
  • Quarterly workshops on iOS development
  • Mentorship programs for junior developers

Recent Events

Host & Moderator

AI in Production: Real-World Lessons

Panel discussion with Berlin tech leaders on deploying AI in production systems.

Factory Berlin, Berlin
Speaker

Getting Started with Agentic Coding

Workshop on integrating AI coding assistants into daily development workflows.

Ampli Berlin Meetup, Berlin
Speaker

From Engineer to Tech Lead

Talk on transitioning from individual contributor to engineering leadership.

SwiftCairo Conference, Cairo
Speaking

Talks & events

I speak about engineering leadership, AI-native development, and building tech communities. Happy to join your meetup, conference, or company event.

01Berlin Tech Meetup

The AI-Native Developer: Workflows That Actually Work

Practical techniques for integrating AI assistants into your development workflow without losing productivity.

AIDeveloper Productivity
02Engineering Leadership Summit

Building Teams That Ship

Lessons from leading mobile teams at high-growth companies — culture, process, and technical decisions that matter.

LeadershipEngineering Management
03iOS Conf Berlin

SwiftUI in Production: 3 Years Later

Real-world experiences adopting SwiftUI in large-scale apps — the wins, the pain points, and what I'd do differently.

iOSSwiftUIArchitecture
04DevRel Summit

Community Building for Engineers

How to start, grow, and sustain a tech community — lessons from Ampli Berlin and SwiftCairo.

CommunityDeveloper Relations

Interested in having me speak at your event? Let's chat.

Get in touch
Contact

Let's Connect

Open to collaborations around tech leadership, AI-native products, and community events. Whether you want to chat about engineering, explore a partnership, or just say hello — I'd love to hear from you.