Danny Abukalam
About Danny Abukalam
Danny Abukalam serves as the Director of Product Engineering at SoftIron in London, England, where he has worked since 2022. He has over a decade of experience in the IT industry, with a strong focus on open source software and a background in both commercial and technical roles.
Work at SoftIron
Danny Abukalam has been serving as the Director of Product Engineering at SoftIron since 2022. In this role, he operates from London, England, and utilizes his commercial and technical expertise to enhance product engineering initiatives. Prior to this position, he held the role of Product Engineering Lead at SoftIron from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to product development and engineering strategies. His journey at SoftIron began as a Solutions Architect from 2019 to 2020 in Manchester, UK, where he focused on delivering technical solutions.
Education and Expertise
Danny Abukalam completed his High School Diploma at the American Community School in Beirut from 2005 to 2009. He then pursued a degree in Computer Science at the American University of Beirut, studying from 2009 to 2012. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in the IT industry, which spans over a decade. His expertise encompasses various technical and leadership roles, particularly in product engineering and solutions architecture.
Background in Solutions Architecture
Danny Abukalam has significant experience in solutions architecture, having worked at LINBIT as a Solutions Architect from 2018 to 2019 in Manchester, UK. His role involved designing and implementing technical solutions tailored to client needs. Additionally, he served as a Solutions Architect at SoftIron from 2019 to 2020, further developing his skills in this area. His background in solutions architecture complements his current responsibilities in product engineering.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his tenure at SoftIron, Danny Abukalam worked at Codethink as a Business Development professional from 2011 to 2017 in Manchester, UK. His experience also includes a position as a Linux Administrator at the American University of Beirut from 2009 to 2011. This diverse range of roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and business aspects within the IT sector.
Passion for Open Source Software
Danny Abukalam has a strong passion for open source software, which plays a significant role in his professional interests. This enthusiasm for open source technologies aligns with his work in product engineering and solutions architecture, where he advocates for collaborative and transparent development practices. His commitment to open source reflects his broader engagement with the IT community.