Khaled Rashad
About Khaled Rashad
Khaled Rashad is a Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in technology leadership and software engineering. He has held significant roles at various companies, including talabat, Careem, and Microsoft, and currently advises and leads technology initiatives at multiple startups in the MENAP region.
Work at Kaso
Khaled Rashad serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Kaso, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. He has held this position since 2023 and has been instrumental in shaping the company's technology strategy. In addition to his role as CTO, he also acts as a Tech Advisor at Kaso, providing guidance on technology initiatives and helping to drive innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Talabat
Khaled Rashad worked as the Chief Technology Officer at Talabat from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he contributed to the development of the Talabat Food Delivery App, which has become a leading service in the Middle East. His leadership in technology helped to enhance the platform's capabilities and user experience.
Background in Software Engineering
Khaled Rashad has a strong background in software engineering, having worked at Microsoft in various roles from 2007 to 2017. He began as a Software Engineer and progressed to Senior Software Engineer and Lead. His work at Microsoft included significant contributions to various projects, including the development of the Amazon Silk Browser during his time at Amazon Web Services in 2012-2013.
Education and Expertise
Khaled Rashad earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from The American University in Cairo, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in technology, where he has built and scaled tech teams globally and contributed to high-scale products.
Support for Startups in MENAP Region
Khaled Rashad actively supports startups in the MENAP region as a Fractional CTO. He provides strategic technology guidance to emerging companies, leveraging his extensive experience in technology leadership and product development to help them navigate challenges and achieve growth.