Ziad Khouri
About Ziad Khouri
Ziad Khouri is the Director of Engineering at Quinyx, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in technology, including Chief Technology Officer at Tripwire App and Concrete, and has a strong background in software engineering and organizational restructuring.
Current Role at Quinyx
Ziad Khouri serves as the Director of Engineering at Quinyx, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has implemented a balanced matrix organizational structure within the R&D department, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. Khouri has led the restructuring of the engineering department, emphasizing ownership, leadership, and community among team members. He also created and directed a broader Platform Team responsible for various functions, including Enterprise Engineering, Common Components, Data Strategy, DevOps, and Integrations. Additionally, he rebooted the Quinyx DevOps function by establishing Agile support and development processes.
Previous Experience at Concrete
Before joining Quinyx, Ziad Khouri worked at Concrete as Chief Technology Officer from 2017 to 2022. During his tenure, he re-architected the Concrete application to leverage the Quinyx platform. He played a significant role in representing Concrete Engineering during the due diligence and integration phases of a merger and acquisition. His leadership contributed to the strategic direction of the company and the successful integration of technologies.
Experience at Tripwire App and what3words
Ziad Khouri held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Tripwire App for six months in 2016. Following this role, he worked as a Lead Software Engineer at what3words for seven months in 2017. His experiences in these positions contributed to his expertise in software engineering and technology leadership, further shaping his career in the tech industry.
Educational Background
Ziad Khouri studied at The American School in London, where he achieved a diploma from 1983 to 1995. He then attended the University of Bath, earning a BSc with honours in Computer Information Systems from 1995 to 1998. His educational background provided a strong foundation in technology and systems, supporting his subsequent career in engineering and technology leadership.
Career Prior to Current Roles
Before his roles at Tripwire App and Concrete, Ziad Khouri worked at ED&F Man and ICAP in IT consultancy positions from 2004 to 2015. His decade-long experience at ICAP and additional year at ED&F Man equipped him with extensive knowledge in IT consultancy and engineering, which he later applied in his leadership roles in technology.