About Me
Battle-tested CTO with 8+ years building iOS/macOS applications, pioneering AR/VR development, and leading technical teams from startup to enterprise scale.
Khaled is a versatile technologist who has navigated the full spectrum of software engineering - from robotics and embedded systems to mobile applications and enterprise platforms. His journey spans founding a makerspace in Egypt, pioneering AR development in Latvia, building offline-first logistics systems for Swedish startups, and leading VR platform development as CTO for over five years. He brings a unique combination of deep technical expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and cross-cultural perspective to every challenge.
Unique Value Proposition
Combines deep Apple ecosystem mastery (iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, CarPlay) with proven CTO leadership experience and the ability to pioneer solutions in emerging technology domains like AR/VR where no roadmap exists.
Quick Facts
Location
Cairo, Egypt
Experience
8+ years in software engineering
Companies
16 companies across 14 industries
International
Worked in 8 countries
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Nile University
Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Riga Technical University
Computer Engineering
Complete Career Timeline
Engineering Lead
Led engineering for a cross-Apple-ecosystem lifestyle app spanning all 7 Apple platforms with on-device ML
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Led engineering for a cross-Apple-ecosystem lifestyle app spanning all 7 Apple platforms with on-device ML
Learn moreExpert macOS Developer
Optimized audio transcription pipeline performance through GCD threading and AVFoundation enhancements
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Optimized audio transcription pipeline performance through GCD threading and AVFoundation enhancements
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Built embedded macOS software as the brain of physical photobooth hardware deployed at events and retail locations
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Built embedded macOS software as the brain of physical photobooth hardware deployed at events and retail locations
Learn moreCTO & Co-Founder
Co-founded and led technical operations for a software house serving 15 Egyptian clients with a team of 18 developers
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Co-founded and led technical operations for a software house serving 15 Egyptian clients with a team of 18 developers
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Maintained and modernized a 1990s-era marine navigation application through complex multi-language integration
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Maintained and modernized a 1990s-era marine navigation application through complex multi-language integration
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Led technical vision as CTO, building a pioneering VR remote desktop collaboration platform from ground up over 5+ years
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Led technical vision as CTO, building a pioneering VR remote desktop collaboration platform from ground up over 5+ years
Learn moreSenior iOS Developer
Engineered offline-first iOS architecture enabling couriers to complete deliveries in no-network building zones
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Engineered offline-first iOS architecture enabling couriers to complete deliveries in no-network building zones
Learn moreElite Software Contractor and Consultant
Elite software contractor delivering iOS, macOS, and cross-platform solutions for premium international clients through Toptal's top 3% talent network
Learn moreElite Software Contractor and Consultant
Elite software contractor delivering iOS, macOS, and cross-platform solutions for premium international clients through Toptal's top 3% talent network
Learn moreSenior Team Leader (Offer Accepted - COVID-19 Cancelled)
Secured Senior Team Leader position for Kindle European Expansion; offer cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
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Secured Senior Team Leader position for Kindle European Expansion; offer cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Learn moreSenior macOS Developer
Rebuilt enterprise media management platform as native macOS application, achieving 15-20x performance improvement for clients including NBC, CNN, BBC, and The Times
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Rebuilt enterprise media management platform as native macOS application, achieving 15-20x performance improvement for clients including NBC, CNN, BBC, and The Times
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Co-founded two tech startups: HR video interviewing with emotion detection, and international student marketplace
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Co-founded two tech startups: HR video interviewing with emotion detection, and international student marketplace
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Founded first-to-market loaded gourmet fries restaurant in Latvia, experiencing viral success that overwhelmed operations
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Founded first-to-market loaded gourmet fries restaurant in Latvia, experiencing viral success that overwhelmed operations
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Pioneered AR development in Latvia and delivered 4 production apps as sole iOS developer at PATA Group's innovation subsidiary
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Pioneered AR development in Latvia and delivered 4 production apps as sole iOS developer at PATA Group's innovation subsidiary
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Delivered first professional iOS client project - an iPad stock market analysis app for a German financial services company
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Delivered first professional iOS client project - an iPad stock market analysis app for a German financial services company
Learn moreResearch & Development Engineer
R&D Engineer exploring AI/ML technologies for meeting assistant platform, including designing the first physical robot body
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R&D Engineer exploring AI/ML technologies for meeting assistant platform, including designing the first physical robot body
Learn moreTeam Leader - Industrial AGV System Project
Led 4-person university team designing autonomous warehouse robot system for P&G, winning funding approval
Learn moreTeam Leader - Industrial AGV System Project
Led 4-person university team designing autonomous warehouse robot system for P&G, winning funding approval
Learn moreFreelance Product Designer
Designed manufacturing-ready electronics enclosures, IoT devices, and innovative prototypes including a self-following luggage bag
Learn moreFreelance Product Designer
Designed manufacturing-ready electronics enclosures, IoT devices, and innovative prototypes including a self-following luggage bag
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