Mehran Nikoo
About Mehran Nikoo
Mehran Nikoo is the Head of Platform Engineering at Trainline, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in software engineering and cloud architecture, having worked for various companies including Société Générale, Microsoft, and Mclaren Applied Technologies.
Current Role at Trainline
Mehran Nikoo serves as the Head of Platform Engineering at Trainline, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees the engineering teams responsible for the platform's architecture and development. His leadership contributes to the optimization and enhancement of Trainline's technological infrastructure, ensuring efficient operations and improved user experiences.
Professional Experience
Mehran Nikoo has a diverse background in software engineering and technology leadership. Prior to his role at Trainline, he worked at Société Générale as a Software Engineer for one month in 2011. He also held positions at Edenbrook from 2005 to 2007, Mclaren Applied Technologies from 2018 to 2019, Dunstan Thomas from 2001 to 2004, Microsoft from 2007 to 2013, and Mapeley for one month in 2004. His experience spans various roles, including software engineering, cloud architecture, and application development.
Educational Background
Mehran Nikoo studied Computer Science at Birkbeck, University of London, where he earned a Master's degree from 2004 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Tehran, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of technology.
Career Timeline
Mehran Nikoo's career spans multiple countries and roles within the technology sector. He began his professional journey at Dunstan Thomas, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2001 to 2004. He then moved to Mapeley for a brief period before joining Birkbeck for his master's studies. Following his education, he worked at Edenbrook and then at Microsoft for six years. After a short stint at Société Générale, he transitioned to Mclaren Applied Technologies before taking on his current role at Trainline.