Mahfoud Al Shikh
About Mahfoud Al Shikh
Mahfoud Al Shikh is a Senior Manager of Guidewire Development at TD Insurance, with extensive experience in various roles within the company since 2000. He has a background in programming and project management, having worked in multiple capacities at TD Insurance and other organizations.
Current Role at TD Insurance
Mahfoud Al Shikh currently serves as Senior Manager of Guidewire Development at TD Insurance, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of Guidewire solutions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. His extensive experience in the insurance technology sector contributes to the effectiveness of the development team.
Previous Experience at TD Insurance
Mahfoud Al Shikh has held multiple roles at TD Insurance over the years. He was a Manager of Development from 2013 to 2016, where he focused on development strategies. Prior to that, he served as Team Leader for the Maintenance & Evolution Team from 2009 to 2013. His tenure at TD Insurance also includes roles as Senior Manager of Integrations from 2017 to 2019, Project Manager from 2005 to 2007, and Technical Analyst from 2003 to 2005.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before joining TD Insurance, Mahfoud Al Shikh worked at Kantech Systems Inc. as an Analyst/Programmer from 1998 to 2000. He also held a position as Liaison Officer at Traversa in 1997 for 11 months. His early career included a role as a Programmer at Computhink from 1995 to 1997, where he gained foundational programming skills.
Education and Certifications
Mahfoud Al Shikh earned a Master of Science degree from the Technical University of Sofia, where he studied from 1988 to 1994. He has also completed certifications in Agile methodologies, achieving the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner credentials from Pyxis Technologies.