Professional Experience
CTO
Primesay FZ LLC, Primesay Production, Primesay Inc 03/2025 — PresentLeading technology strategy, platform architecture, and engineering teams for Primesay's platform solution.
- Defining and driving the overall technical vision, architecture decisions, and technology roadmap.
- Managing and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams (backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps).
- Overseeing cloud infrastructure on AWS and CI/CD pipelines for production deployments.
- Leading blockchain integration with Hyperledger Fabric, Aries, and Indy for decentralized identity and trust.
- Driving security, compliance, and governance programs — ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS, SOC 2 Type II controls, GDPR, and FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated cryptography.
- Establishing audit-ready processes, risk management, and data-protection policies across the engineering organization.
Head of Deployment
Primesay FZ LLC, Primesay Production, Primesay Inc 01/2022 — 02/2025Managed deployment operations and delivery pipelines for the Primesay platform. Also responsible for mobile application development using React Native.
CEO-CTO / Founder
RecyclingMarket 09/2024 — Present Morocco — GreenTech / Smart CityOriginally developed within XFANTOME, then spun off as an independent business unit.
- Intelligent digital marketplace for trade, traceability, and valorization of recyclable materials.
- Designed real-time auction systems, logistics optimization, and ESG impact dashboards.
- Built partnerships with public institutions aligned with national sustainability initiatives (PNDM, SNDD, ODD).
CEO-CTO / Founder
XFANTOME 06/2019 — Present Morocco — Software EngineeringSoftware engineering company specializing in custom SaaS solutions, platform architecture, and end-to-end product delivery for businesses across multiple industries.
- Founded and scaled a full-service tech studio delivering web, mobile, and cloud products from concept to production.
- Designed system architectures using microservices, event-driven patterns, and modular monoliths depending on client scale.
- Led architecture, development, and deployment of multiple concurrent platforms across e-commerce, fintech, education, and management verticals.
- Incubated RecyclingMarket internally before spinning it off as an independent company.
- Built and managed cross-functional engineering teams (backend, frontend, mobile, QA, DevOps).
- Handled full project lifecycle: client discovery, technical scoping, sprint planning, delivery, and post-launch support.
- Delivered tailored solutions for private clients across retail, logistics, finance, and services sectors.
Key Products
Full-featured e-commerce platform with multi-vendor support, inventory management, and payment integration.
Online tutoring platform connecting students with tutors, featuring scheduling, video sessions, and progress tracking.
Payment processing system for small and medium businesses with invoicing, recurring billing, and reporting dashboards.
POS and commerce management system for retail and e-commerce businesses with real-time stock and sales analytics.
Custom enterprise solution with workflow automation and business process management.
Multiple bespoke management SaaS solutions tailored to specific client needs across various industries.
Freelance Lead Tech
ATOS (WorldLine) 11/2020 MoroccoWorldLine solution for managing stores/sellers and products categorization.
- Task analysis and team management (6 developers)
- Code review and pull requests validation
Freelance Blockchain Developer
Trading Platform ~2019 — 4 monthsTrading platform of tokens based on Ethereum blockchain.
- Technical team management
- Code review and pull requests validation
Freelance Java Lead Developer
Carrefour 02/2019 — 10/2020 FranceMerchandise solution for managing stores/sellers and products categorization.
- Java back-side guardian and technical team management
- Code review and pull requests validation
- Redesign, architecture improvement, JPMS modeling integration
Freelance Technical FullStack Expert
xHub / Bank Of Africa 06/2018 — 01/2019BOA Bank Management System
Centralized system for 18 banks across Africa — employees, customers, transactions, archiving.
- REST API design with Spring Boot, application architecture setup
- Dependency management and data mapping
Charity System — Ethereum Blockchain
Real-time donation tracking via mobile (React Native), web (Angular 6), and smart contracts (Solidity/Truffle).
EBPP System — CMI
Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment for interbanking center exchange.
Freelance Java/JS Consultant
Lydec 10/2017 — 05/2018GCO Intervention
Mobile solution for managing civil intervention and bills data collection.
GMAO Platform
Human/material resources management and intervention planning.
Software Engineer
Darbtech 01/2015 — 08/2017IT & Telecom — Design, development, testing, deployment and documentation.
SecCourse
Server (Java/J2EE, GlassFish, JSF2, Vaadin) + Mobile (Xamarin C#).
ARCANE — Custom Smartphone ROM
Android AOSP customization — kernel, framework, driver and sandbox integration.
Online Payment (PCI-DSS)
PCI-DSS compliant payment: PHP, Laravel, MariaDB, REST/SOAP.
Other
Odoo/OpenERP (Python), Localisation API (NodeJS/HapiJS), WebView (Xamarin C#).
Software Development Engineer
DH Maroc (DHATIM) 06/2013 — 12/2014Subsidiary of DHATIM developing telecommunications solutions.
- Development/integration of the server application (wallet)
- Creation and modification of simulators (Web service)
- Auto-generating test class source code from a customizable Swing interface
- Unit tests and integration tests development
Technical Skills
Backend Languages
12+ years of hands-on backend development across enterprise and startup environments.
Frontend & UI
Modern SPA frameworks, responsive design, and component-driven architecture.
Mobile Development
Cross-platform and native mobile development for iOS and Android.
Backend Frameworks
Enterprise-grade and lightweight frameworks for APIs, microservices, and monoliths.
Blockchain & Web3
Public and permissioned blockchain platforms, smart contracts, and decentralized identity.
Databases & Messaging
Relational, NoSQL, real-time databases, and event-driven messaging systems.
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud infrastructure, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and production operations.
Architecture & Design
System design, API architecture, and scalable distributed systems.
Testing & Quality
Unit, integration, and E2E testing frameworks with code quality tooling.
Management & Methods
Team leadership, agile methodologies, and project delivery tooling.
IDEs & Tooling
Development environments and productivity tools used daily.
Education
Languages
Personal Qualities
Autonomous & Curious
Self-driven learner who proactively explores new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies without waiting for direction. Thrives in environments that reward initiative and independent problem-solving.
Responsible & Accountable
Takes full ownership of deliverables, deadlines, and team outcomes. Reliable under pressure with a strong sense of commitment to quality and client satisfaction across all engagements.
Leadership & Team Management
Experienced in building, mentoring, and leading cross-functional engineering teams. Balances technical decision-making with people management, fostering collaboration and growth within teams.
Continuous Self-Learner
Passionate about staying ahead of the technology curve. Constantly expanding skills through hands-on experimentation, open-source contributions, and staying current with industry trends from blockchain to cloud-native architectures.
Simple & Logical Thinker
Approaches complex problems with clarity and pragmatism. Favors clean, maintainable solutions over unnecessary complexity. Believes the best architecture is the simplest one that meets all requirements.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Thinks beyond code — understands business strategy, market positioning, and product-market fit. Founded and scaled multiple ventures simultaneously, turning technical vision into sustainable businesses.
Adaptable & Versatile
Comfortable switching between CTO strategy, hands-on coding, client-facing consulting, and team mentoring. Adapts quickly to new tech stacks, industries, and organizational cultures.
Clear Communicator
Bridges the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. Translates complex technical concepts into clear, actionable language for clients, partners, and non-technical team members.
Delivery-Focused
Results-oriented with a track record of shipping products on time. Prioritizes pragmatic solutions and iterative delivery over perfectionism, ensuring continuous value for clients and end users.