Luai Mahmud
About Luai Mahmud
Luai Mahmud is the Software Engineering Division Head at Enova International, where he has worked since 2015. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty at DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media and has held various technical leadership roles in the technology sector.
Work at Enova International
Luai Mahmud has served as the Software Engineering Division Head at Enova International since 2015. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the software engineering team and leading various projects within the organization. His leadership has contributed to the development and implementation of innovative software solutions that align with the company's goals. Mahmud has been instrumental in driving the technical direction and ensuring the quality of software products delivered by the division.
Education and Expertise
Luai Mahmud holds a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Software Engineering from DePaul University, which he completed from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Photography from Columbia College Chicago. In addition to his academic qualifications, Mahmud possesses several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD.Net), and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).
Background
Prior to his current role at Enova International, Luai Mahmud held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as the Director of Technical Operations at Moboom from 2012 to 2013 and served as the Director of Technology at Gumiyo from 2011 to 2012. His experience also includes a tenure as Program Manager for Interactive Technology at Tribune Company from 2009 to 2011 and as Software Engineering Manager at Triton-Tek from 2005 to 2009. He began his career as a Technical Consultant at Sears from 2000 to 2005.
Teaching Role at DePaul University
Since 2018, Luai Mahmud has been an Adjunct Faculty member at DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media. In this capacity, he shares his industry knowledge and expertise with students, contributing to their education in software engineering and technology. His role as an educator allows him to influence the next generation of technology professionals while remaining active in the software engineering field.