Mahmoud Darweash Email & Phone Number

Kuala Lumpur, MY

Cheyenne, Wyoming, US

• Transformed technical operations from 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, ensuring seamless scalability and robust deployment of AI solutions across various industries.
• Hired and 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦, expanding from a head of tech with six years of experience to a diversified team operating across four countries with over 15 years of experience each.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 and optimized the design system, implementing efficient processes and streamlined release cycles to improve product development and delivery.
• Led 𝐩𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 exercises, steering the company from a chatbot-centric approach to a focus on knowledge mining, successfully identifying and securing product-market fit.
• Developed and integrated the DXwand Platform (DXP), accelerating generative AI adoption by merging advanced AI technologies and knowledge mining techniques into a unified, scalable platform.
• Implemented DXwand’s AI-driven solutions, enhancing customer engagement, streamlining operations, and unlocking valuable business insights through generative AI and knowledge mining.

• As a Founding Partner at HEXIO, I established the company to serve as the technical arm for upcoming startups, leveraging my extensive experience in AI, IoT, and hardware development. My focus is on creating innovative.
• Founded HEXIO to support and accelerate the development of AIoT solutions for new startups, providing technical expertise and resources.
• 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐐𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐫𝐚, investing in and mentoring these ventures to achieve market readiness and profitability.
• Managed the strategic direction of HEXIO, ensuring alignment with industry trends and technological advancements.
• Provided technical mentorship to startups, guiding them through the development and deployment of AIoT solutions.
• Oversaw the development of innovative products, from initial concept to market release, ensuring high-quality standards and competitive performance.

• As the Chief Technology & Product Officer at HEXIO, I spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions, focusing on ultra-low power sensing, AIoT agents, and swarm intelligence. My role.
• Directed the development of 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚-𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 sensing solutions, ensuring efficient data collection and long battery life, suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Led the design and implementation of 𝐀𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, enabling real-time data processing and decision-making at the edge, significantly improving operational efficiency.
• Pioneered the Namla Tech 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 solution, inspired by ant colony behavior, to create a robust and self-healing network that distributes processing power across nodes.
• Enhanced 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 by integrating advanced AIoT technologies, providing real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance to improve safety and efficiency.
• Developed 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 solutions leveraging AI and IoT to enhance customer experience and streamline operations through real-time analytics and automated processes.

London, GB

• Skymind is the company behind DL4J, the famous 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞.
• Appointed by the 𝐂𝐎𝐎 to spearhead Skymind’s strategic shift from AI-centric products to comprehensive AI/IoT integrated solutions, playing a pivotal role in the company’s transformation.
• Directed a global engineering team of 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 250 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 across four countries, ensuring seamless project execution and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Established and expanded new teams specializing in hardware design, production, and manufacturing, successfully delivering AI-enhanced physical products to the market.
• Led the R&D process with hands-on involvement in developing technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy and long-range communication, as well as deploying AI models on embedded systems.
• Transformed AI software solutions into tangible hardware products, equipping the company with robust hardware design and IoT capabilities that were previously absent.

London, GB

• Led the 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 from 𝐐𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐫𝐚 to 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 and spearheaded the creation of 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 as an independent company focusing on AI and IoT hardware solutions.
• Pioneered the 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬, integrating advanced AI capabilities and marketing them as standalone solutions, setting a new standard in the industry for AI-integrated IoT devices.
• Developed and launched hot 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 for AIoT products, including power modules for solar/rechargeable batteries, communication modules for GSM connectivity, and GPS modules for geolocation, ensuring.
• Designed AIoT products for long-range communication, capable of operating in ultra-low power environments, transforming software-based AI solutions into tangible hardware products.
• Implemented a modular prototyping approach, enabling rapid development and customization of hardware solutions, reducing time to market significantly.
• Created a comprehensive customer journey from product design through prototyping, hardware optimization, production, and quality control to market release, ensuring seamless client support.

• Led the development and implementation of innovative IoT and AI solutions for BlueBe, focusing on creating a seamless navigation and shopping experience in metro stations and malls.
• Designed and deployed smart devices and stickers throughout metro stations and malls to provide real-time guides and information about available offers and directions.
• Proposed an application that helps users navigate metro systems and shopping centers, providing detailed instructions on which stations to use and where to find any specific product.
• Proposed and oversaw the creation of a behavioral targeting advertising platform that leveraged collected data to deliver personalized ads. This involved changing digital billboards based on the users in the area.
• Integrated offline analytics similar to Google Analytics, with IoT devices acting as the core, to track and analyze user behavior, enabling personalized and targeted advertising.
• Provided strategic technical leadership and direction for all aspects of product development, ensuring the integration of IoT and AI technologies.

Kuala Lumpur, MY

• Led the development and deployment of ultra-low power sensing solutions, ensuring efficient data collection from the environment while maintaining long battery life on coin-cell batteries.
• Directed the design and production of innovative IoT products, including solar-based IoT systems and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tracking devices.
• Transformed Qoudra’s technical operations by enhancing product quality and scaling operations from prototyping to production-grade solutions.
• Rebuilt and optimized design systems, implementing efficient processes and streamlined release cycles to enhance product development.
• Pioneered the development of predictive maintenance solutions, providing real-time information and alarms to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Implemented cloud-based IDEs for distributed Bluetooth development, simplifying the deployment and management of BLE nodes.

Petaling JAYA, Selangor, MY

• Lead the development and launch of the first AI & Automation system for higher education entities in Malaysia, streamlining the application process for universities, education counselors, and students.
• Design and implement an automated program that connects students from anywhere in the world with universities in Malaysia, allowing them to filter options by budget and field of study.
• Oversee the development of a seamless application process where students can upload their documents and apply to multiple universities simultaneously.
• Ensure the AI system accurately matches students with the best-suited universities, enhancing the efficiency and success rate of applications.
• Manage and solve fundamental technology issues for growing companies that lack a permanent CTO, providing strategic direction and stability.
• Monitor and optimize the AI algorithms to continuously improve matching accuracy and application outcomes.

• Directed the evaluation of technological solutions proposed by startups, ensuring they were robust, innovative, and met the incubator’s criteria.
• Guided startups through the complexities of product development, offering mentorship to help them overcome technical challenges and improve their solutions.
• Evaluated the technical aspects of startups’ grant applications, determining their potential for success and alignment with Bedaya’s mission.
• Supervised the technical progress of startups after they received grants, ensuring they adhered to their development plans and achieved their goals.
• Formulated strategic plans to enhance startups’ technological capabilities and support their growth.
• Fostered a culture of innovation within the incubator, encouraging startups to pursue cutting-edge solutions and advancements.

Cairo, Heliopolis, EG

• Spearheaded the evaluation process for hardware-based startups, ensuring their technological solutions were innovative, feasible, and aligned with industry standards.
• Provided in-depth technical mentorship to startups, guiding them through product development, technical challenges, and market readiness.
• Assessed startups’ applications for grants, focusing on their technical viability, potential for innovation, and alignment with the incubator’s goals.
• Monitored and followed up on the technical operations of startups after receiving grants, ensuring they remained on the right track and met their milestones.
• Created and implemented strategic plans to help startups optimize their technological capabilities and achieve their business objectives.
• Encouraged and nurtured an innovative environment within the incubator, promoting cutting-edge solutions and technological advancements.

• Prepared and delivered comprehensive training content tailored to the evolving needs of the tech industry.
• Emphasized hands-on learning and real-world applications, ensuring students acquired practical skills and knowledge.
• Launched programs and workshops to bridge the skills gap between business needs and traditional education, especially in IT and engineering.
• Facilitated training programs that saw an initial application of 600 groups with 6 groups being accepted, 4 of which won awards.
• Offered workshops to non-IT students, changing their mindset and demonstrating that they could work in technology fields without a computer science degree, provided they had the willingness to learn. ↳ During these.
• Built my first game at the age of nine, and told my father that creating the game was more enjoyable than playing it. This early passion for technology set the stage for my future career.

• Crafted and delivered specialized courses focused on Java Foundation, Java Micro-Edition (ME), and LWUIT, tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse learners.
• Developed dynamic and interactive lesson plans that combined theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring comprehensive understanding of Java programming.
• Facilitated hands-on coding sessions and real-world projects, enabling students to apply Java concepts in practical scenarios and build robust applications.
• Assessed student performance through regular quizzes, assignments, and projects, providing insightful feedback to help them improve and excel.
• Offered one-on-one mentoring and support to students, addressing individual challenges and fostering a deeper understanding of Java technologies.
• Collaborated with the training center to continually update and enhance the curriculum, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices in Java development.

Alexandria, EG

• Developed and delivered curriculum for courses on Java Foundation, Java Micro-Edition (ME), and LWUIT (Lightweight User Interface Toolkit).
• Created comprehensive lesson plans and teaching materials to facilitate understanding of Java programming concepts and their practical applications.
• Conducted engaging and interactive lectures, labs, and workshops to enhance students’ learning experiences.
• Evaluated and assessed students’ progress through assignments, projects, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to help them improve.
• Assisted students with their queries and difficulties in understanding Java programming, offering additional support as needed.
• Collaborated with other faculty members to ensure the consistency and quality of the programming curriculum.

• Led the Mobile Solutions Division, focusing on the development and deployment of mobile applications.
• Designed and developed innovative mobile solutions, leveraging embedded systems to address user challenges.
• Created comprehensive software applications tailored for mobile devices, ensuring user-friendly interfaces and seamless navigation.
• Developed and integrated custom SDKs, adding essential components that were not available in existing development kits.
• Optimized storage usage to overcome hardware limitations, ensuring efficient data management and application performance.
• Implemented Bluetooth gateways for seamless application updates and data collection.

Nasr City, Cairo, EG

• Designed and implemented embedded systems for various applications, focusing on IoT solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Conducted extensive research and development to create cost-effective hardware and software solutions for the transportation sector.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems with existing infrastructure.
• Maintained and updated technical documentation to support development and deployment processes.
• Conducted rigorous testing and quality assurance to ensure the reliability and performance of all systems.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards during system development and implementation.

Cairo, Egypt, EG

• Designed, coded, tested, and deployed software applications to support Telecomax Group’s value-added services (VAS) like USSD-based services and real-time information systems.
• Integrated Alcatel’s 2G and Ericsson’s 3G systems to ensure seamless communication and data exchange during network transitions.
• Developed systems for real-time data processing, supporting services such as recharge card transactions and real-time traffic updates.
• Conducted rigorous User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure robustness and reliability before deployment.
• Collaborated with network engineers, project managers, and customer service teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Maintained detailed documentation of software design, development, and integration procedures.

EG

B.Sc - Geo-informatics and Remote Sensing

Advanced Post Graduate Diploma, Bluetooth Networking & Swarm Intelligence

Diploma, Computer Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Geo Informatics Amd Survey Engineering