About Zakaria
Pragmatic Technology Leader transforming complex business challenges into scalable AI & data solutions. I deliver executive-level strategy and hands-on technical delivery for enterprises seeking industrialization of AI, predictive analytics, or data platforms.
Why Engage Me?
- Speed to Value: Proven in building AI-driven products (IoT, Data Intelligence) for Fortune 500 clients, reducing cycle times by 15–30%.
- Risk Mitigation: 10+ years leading cross-functional teams (EMEA/global) with strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and compliance (e.g., explosives industry, automotive IoT).
- Business-Technology Bridge: Excel at translating technical vision into revenue (30% client acquisition boost via technical pre-sales enablement).
Core Deliverables
- AI/ML Industrialization: Design-to-deployment of scalable AI solutions (predictive analytics, deep learning).
- Data Ecosystem Modernization: Cloud-native data lakes (AWS/GCP/Azure), BI tools, and real-time pipelines.
- Interim Tech Leadership: Rapid team scaling, agile transformation, and stakeholder alignment for critical projects.
- Precision Pre-Sales: Solution selling, RFP responses, and technical workshops that close deals.
Technical Spine
AI/ML • Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) • Kubernetes • Python/Java • TOGAF • Predictive Analytics • IoT • CI/CD
Let’s discuss your project: I partner with forward-thinking organizations to build, scale, or rescue high-stakes AI/data initiatives
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Ostrach (up to 50km), St. Gallen (up to 50km), Zürich (up to 50km), Stuttgart (up to 50km), München (up to 50km)
Experience
- Aparavi Software Europe GmbHVice President TechnologySOFTWARE PUBLISHINGSeptember 2021 - October 2025 (4 years and 1 month)München, GermanyLeading the technology vision for EMEA, I directly oversee cross-functional presales, product, and engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge Data Intelligence solutions. My leadership drives seamless execution from initial client engagement to end-to-end delivery—enabling successful pilots and proof-of-concepts tailored to complex business requirements. I cultivate partnerships through technical sales enablement, optimize presales processes, and foster a culture of continuous technical and organizational improvement.
- CASTSolution Design DirectorSOFTWARE PUBLISHINGAugust 2018 - August 2021 (3 years and 1 month)Munich, Bavaria, GermanyAs Solution Design Director, I managed all presales activities, guiding technical presentations and demonstrations for enterprise clients. I was instrumental in developing and executing technical proposals for successful pilots and critical technology deployments. My role emphasized empowering partners through comprehensive technical sales training and elevating solution delivery standards via process industrialization and hands-on supervision.
- T-Systems International GmbHInformation Technology ArchitectSOFTWARE PUBLISHINGFebruary 2017 - July 2018 (1 year and 5 months)Munich, Bavaria, GermanyEntrusted with pioneering the architecture of new-generation autonomous vehicles for BMW Group and Daimler, I led teams in defining robust IoT frameworks and IT concepts. My responsibilities spanned crafting design patterns, implementing architecture best practices, and orchestrating cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-evolving automotive technology landscape.
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Education
- Master of Advanced Studies - MASINSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
- Master of Engineering - MEngEcole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat