Ahmed Shokr
About Ahmed Shokr
Ahmed Shokr is an Operations/Product Manager at FinFlx in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with 17 years of experience in the tech industry. He has held various roles in digital transformation, software engineering, and technology consulting across multiple companies in Kuwait, Egypt, and Qatar.
Work at FinFlx
Ahmed Shokr serves as an Operations/Product Manager at FinFlx, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to its operations and product management efforts. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he focuses on creating impactful solutions that enhance the company's offerings in the FinTech sector.
Previous Experience in Technology
Ahmed Shokr has accumulated 17 years of experience in the technology industry. He worked at GBM as a Digital Transformation Architect from 2019 to 2022 in Kuwait. Prior to that, he held various roles including Technology Advisor at INC Technologies and Senior Consultant/Architect at the Kuwait Ministry of Finance. His experience spans multiple companies and roles, showcasing his expertise in technology and product management.
Education and Expertise
Ahmed Shokr earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from Mansoura University, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. He furthered his education with a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business in 2020. His educational background supports his passion for creating impactful solutions through technology.
Career Progression
Ahmed Shokr's career began in 2006 as a Service Operations Developer at LINKdotNET. He has since held various positions, including Senior Software Engineer at BlueBridge Technologies and Enterprise Data Architect at Kuwait Finance House. His transition to a full-time role in product management at a FinTech startup occurred in November 2021, marking a significant step in his career.
Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, Ahmed Shokr has taken on leadership roles, including Team Leader at Safat Enterprise Solutions and Senior Consultant/Architect at the Kuwait Ministry of Finance. His leadership experience in various capacities has contributed to his ability to manage teams and projects effectively in the technology sector.