Karim Sammouda
About Karim Sammouda
Karim Sammouda serves as the Senior Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Architecture, leveraging extensive experience in embedded software architecture and scripting languages. He has held various leadership roles in technology companies and has a solid educational background in electrical engineering.
Current Role at Vosker
Karim Sammouda serves as the Senior Director of Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture at Vosker since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the cloud infrastructure and enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring that the company's technology aligns with its business goals. His expertise in scripting languages and continuous integration tools supports the enhancement of software development processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Vosker
Prior to his current position, Karim Sammouda held multiple roles at Vosker. He was a Co-Founder from 2018 to 2021 and served as the Directeur Stratégie et Innovation from 2020 to 2022. His contributions during these years helped shape the strategic direction and innovative initiatives of the company, leveraging his extensive background in software architecture and development.
Education and Expertise
Karim Sammouda studied at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), where he earned a Bac in Génie Électrique from 2003 to 2007. He also completed a D.E.C. in Technologie du génie électrique at CEGEP régional de Lanaudière à Joliette from 2001 to 2003. His education laid the foundation for his advanced skills in scripting languages such as PERL, bash, python, and Javascript, which he applies in his current role.
Career Background
Karim Sammouda has a diverse career spanning various roles in software development and engineering. He began his career as a Stage - Technicien en automatisation at Hydro Québec in 2003 and later worked at North Safety Products as Stage - Ingénieur Qualité in 2005. His experience includes positions at companies such as Curtis Canada Inc., SPYPOINT, Schneider Electric, and Bombardier Transportation, focusing on embedded software architecture and critical systems.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Karim Sammouda possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in embedded software architecture for critical systems. He has experience with a variety of hardware platforms, including STM32, ARM, and x86. His proficiency in using Linux development platforms such as Beaglebone Black and Raspberry Pi, along with his knowledge of test-driven development and automated testing, contributes to his effectiveness in software delivery.