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Ali Kwika

CTO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates14 yrs 9 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Co-founder and CTO with extensive AI and ML expertise.
  • Proven track record in digital transformation and technology leadership.
  • Strong background in full-stack development and e-commerce solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Digital Transformation expert with a strong focus on AI and full-stack development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Machine Learning (ml)Digital TransformationProject ManagementTechnology ManagementFull Stack DevelopmentDigital MarketingMobile DevelopmentE-commerce Development

Other Skills

API IntegrationAdobe IllustratorAdvertisingAgile MethodologiesArtificial Intelligence (AI) StrategyBusiness Plan DevelopmentCMSCRM ConfigurationCSSCSS3Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)Cloud & DevOpsCloud Computing (AWS, Azure, G42 Cloud)Concept DevelopmentContinuous Transformation

About

I am a co-founder and CTO at The Digital Hotelier, a software company that offers various services for hotels and holiday homes to increase their revenue and improve their guest experience. From 2009 of functional app development experience across different disciplines, I lead and manage the development team to deliver web and mobile solutions that meet the needs and expectations of our clients and users. I have a strong passion for technology and innovation, and I enjoy creating applications and digital platforms for retail, e-commerce, loyalty, and omnichannel purposes. I use the latest technologies and methodologies, such as big data, cloud computing, machine learning, and microservices, to ensure high performance, scalability, and security of our products. I also have a keen eye for design and user experience, and I collaborate with other co-founders and stakeholders to develop the brand identity and messaging of The Digital Hotelier. My goal is to leverage my skills and expertise to help hotels and holiday homes grow and compete in the digital age. * Highly ambitious and performance-driven B2B and B2C marketing professional with an unparalleled work ethic. Nearly 9+ years functional App development experience spanning across various disciplines in enabling business to use technology as a tool to achieve growth and success. * Develop applications and digital leading for a large Retail conglomerate with 1800+ Retail Stores Over 75 Brands. * Effectively leads and manages development team to exceed Web & Mobile application for marketing and internal employees and sales goals including several historical, record-breaking months in the company while playing an active leadership role on both digital and development team as well. I build mobile IOS/Android application & I develop a latest Web Technologies (Front & Backed-end) I enjoy making an array of interesting tasks: - Develop a unique application for (IOS, Android) and websites as well, - Brand identity System design & messaging. - Build Mobile Applications like FB, Insta, loyalty program and more. * Advanced Big Data Analytics, Advanced Software Engineering Analysis of Algorithms, Cloud Computing and Big Data Database System Implementation Machine Learning, Micro Service Apps and Apis Programming Languages and Translators/ * Alert Automation System & Crawling and Semantic Categorization of Websites Unified Shopping Cart Framework & Web Crawling and Data Scraping Framework Online Diagnostics for Automobiles.

Experience

Start tech

Chief Technology Officer

Apr 2025Present · 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • As a technology leader based in Dubai, I specialize in driving innovation through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions. With a proven track record of leading tech teams, scaling digital platforms, and integrating advanced AI technologies into business operations, I focus on transforming ideas into scalable, data-driven products.
  • I am passionate about building high-performance teams, aligning technology with business strategy, and delivering AI/ML initiatives that create measurable impact.
  • My expertise spans cloud computing, data science, predictive analytics, machine vision, and generative AI applications across industries such as technology, e-commerce, hospitality, automotive, and financial services.
  • Currently engaged with Dubai’s dynamic AI ecosystem, I am focused on leveraging AI to solve real-world problems, optimize operations, and create future-ready businesses.
  • Always open to collaboration, innovation, and strategic leadership opportunities in the UAE and beyond.
  • Core Skills:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy
  • Machine Learning (ML) Model Development
  • Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, G42 Cloud)
  • Data Science and Predictive Analytics
  • Generative AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Open Source Models)
  • Product Development & Scaling
  • Digital Transformation
  • Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Strategic Technology Planning
  • Innovation Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) StrategyMachine Learning (ML) Model DevelopmentCloud Computing (AWS, Azure, G42 Cloud)Data Science and Predictive AnalyticsGenerative AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Open Source Models)Product Development & Scaling+6

The digital hotelier

Co-Founder & CTO

Jul 2022Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos · United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • The Digital Hotelier is a software that enhances hotel and holiday homes' revenue and guest experience by enabling various services for their guests with a click of a button.

Ellington properties development llc

Sr. Technology Transformation & Digital Operation

May 2021Jun 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Led projects to redesign web pages, diversify strategies and revitalize social media presence.
  • Create a Business Plan, Road Map, Digital Strategies, and Digital transformation.
  • Monitored online trends, conversations, and innovations to optimize strategies.
  • Configured software, CRM, and ERP.
  • Manages communications to multiple stakeholders about the daily health of the emerging digital properties of The CW Network, as well as, strategies
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responsible for SME and mentoring and leading a team of Campaign Managers in establishing goals and objectives in performance marketing
  • Develop additional metrics to monitor progress made by the Ops team. Use these metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Provide financial reporting on performance marketing campaign effectiveness
  • Develop expert knowledge of Viacom Media Networks’ digital standards and capabilities including video, art, metadata, audio, and captioning specs
  • Actively monitor issues and risks on a project-by-project basis to identify and resolve potential problems
  • Partner with internal teams, such as Media Technology Services, to streamline digital operations
  • Regularly communicate progress, status, issues, and resolutions to key stakeholders and management
  • Use methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SDLC
  • Developed and implemented daily operations plans and promotional strategies.
  • Analyzed projects to determine resource requirements and procured necessary equipment and software.
  • Create Apps for internal and external use for employees and customers using Flutter and PHP Laravel and other programming codes
  • Develop & manage roadmap and web applications & E-commerce websites and create customer journeys using salesforce.
  • Work on ERD, UML, Scrum, Jira, SF, Sitecore, Marketo, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, TeamCity, DevOps Docker, & Slack & Trello, AWS, Trello, Jira
Web Page RedesignDigital StrategiesSocial Media OptimizationCRM ConfigurationERP ManagementAgile Methodologies+3

Driven properties

Technology Business Development Manager

Nov 2020May 2021 · 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Create a Business Plan, Road Map, Digital Strategies, Digital transformation
  • Responsible end to end ownership of a technology team, web & mobile experience and its direct service dependencies, and setting the technical vision for developing our systems to serve properties and other industries.
  • Hire and manage great software engineers that are responsible for developing and maintaining software that optimizes our transportation network.
  • Advocate for engineering and operational excellence: establish team metrics for measurement of engineering and operational excellence and a consistent, regular process for assessment and improvement.
  • Establish a consistent, project management framework and excellent development processes to deliver high quality software, in rapid iterations, for business partners in multiple geographies.
  • Show strong business and technical judgment that will accelerate time to market of releases, while incrementally moving our services towards the long term vision.
  • Represent the technical organization and evangelize the work to senior leadership.
  • Develop and grow customized CRM system and integrate it with other systems
  • Identifies, through extensive product knowledge, opportunities to increase gross margin through additional technology offering and market trends
  • Lead go-to-market activities for digital product and platform solutions
  • Contribute to the strategic framework for ongoing business development activities in different industries
  • Stay connected to technical project delivery by serving in a high-level oversight role
  • Strong organizational management, business case development, and able to work across business teams to meet deadlines.
  • Serve as the glue across functional groups services business (aligning with Insight’s PM team, services practices, sales team, marketing team, and partners is crucial to success).
  • Take ownership of partner-related escalations and issues in cooperation with internal Insight departments.
Business Plan DevelopmentDigital StrategiesWeb & Mobile Experience ManagementTechnical Vision SettingProject Management FrameworksTechnology Management+1

Ebrahim khalil kanoo b.s.c (c)

Sr. Full Stack Developer (Web, Mobile) & Digital Ads

Jul 2018Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bahrain

  • Kanoo employs a multi-national workforce of around 2,600 people, and aims to hire the best people,
  • Established over 60 years ago, EKK has built a reputation in Bahrain and the GCC as a responsible corporate citizen and employer of choice.
  • Creating And Managing The Developing Processes Of IOS And Android Apps & Websites (Backend & Frontend For The Group.
  • SEO trainer.
  • Scrum, Agile & Docker Experience. (Maximise The Productivity Of The Team And Minimise The Distraction And Confirm The Projects Are Done 100% Without Bugs Or Any Hidden Surprises,
  • Responsible For Reviewing And Maintaining All-Digital Channels For The Group, Including
  • (Mobile Apps, E-Commerce Websites & Omni-Channels),
  • Manage SITECORE And All Other CMS Integration Possibility With CRM, ERP,
  • Automated Digital Workflow,
  • Create Strategies & Designs To Be Applied World Wide For Lexus, Toyota, McLaren & Volvo On Digital Platforms Such As Enhancements User Experience & CD,
  • Integration With Salesforce Platform & Marketing Cloud (Customer Data, Push Notification, Emails, Sms, Mobile, And Web Online Chat) Including User Journey Cycle,
  • Manage Salesforce Accounts & User Roles (Privileges, Sub Accounts),
  • Run Google Ads And Youtube Ads,
  • Create Landing Pages For Promotions And Offers,
  • Created And Developed The Best Practices For CRM That Could Be Implemented In Uae, Ksa, Bah Markets,
  • Develop Loyalty System And Integrate It With Any System,
  • Create And Develop The Digital & Mobile Advertising Strategy And Roadmap Across All Online Platforms (Media Buying, Channel Funnel, Etc.),
  • Prepare Budgets And Reports To Monitor The Results Of All Running Campaigns,
  • Developing The Connection Between The Online And Offline Marketing Using Advanced Technology,
  • Monitor And Analyse Digital Marketing Updates And Trends,
  • Creating & Generating All Kind Of Digital Reports,
  • Dealing With IoT Such Beacons And Other Chips And Integrate It With The Salesforce Or Any Other CMS,
iOS and Android App DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentSEO TrainingAgile MethodologiesDigital Channel ManagementFull Stack Development+1

Apparel group

Group Digital Development Mobile(IOS, Android) All Web platform

Aug 2016Jul 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands, employing 12,000 multicultural staff covering four continents.
  • Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia .
  • Some of the brands
  • FASHION
  • Aldo, Dune, Crocs, Athlete’s, Birkenstock, Call It Spring, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Juicy Couture, Levi’s, Garage, CHARLES & KEITH, Naturalizer, New Balance, Nine West, Pedro, Shoe Gallery, Skechers, TOMS, UGG, Tommy Hilfiger, Aeropostale
  • COSMETICS
  • Bottega, Inglot, Rituals
  • FOOD
  • Tim Hortons, Sbarro, Sumo Sushi, Cold Stone
  • Responsibilities
  • Handle & Manage Web & Apps for Apparel Group brands & (GCC)
  • Program and design and build applications for both iOS & Android & Web platform
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
  • Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
  • Create and develop web applications & enhance E-commerce website,
  • Integrate APIs
  • Enhance loyalty App and user behavior and surveys with interactive notifications and better analysis,
  • Skills
  • Proficient with Objective-C & Swift and Cocoa Touch
  • Experience with iOS & Android frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
  • Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect applications with back-end services
  • A familiarity with other web technologies and UI/UX standards
  • Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
  • Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
Web & App ManagementPerformance OptimizationAPI IntegrationUser Experience EnhancementMobile DevelopmentE-commerce Development

Mohamed hilal group

Full Stack Web Developer & Mobile (IOS, Android) Developer, QA, UI/UX

May 2011Jul 2016 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Dubai

  • Create Mobile Application for both IOS(iPad, iPhone) & Android
  • Develop web applications & E-commerce website
  • Project Manager for E-commerce website from A to Z including delivery & online payment integrations (www.mhgboutique.com)
  • Manage & Develop IOS, Android, Web, loyalty application for the group and train how to use it and integrate a personality game to choose for you the best perfume (goo.gl/hzhZDR)
  • Led development for time to track web application that was built from the ground up using the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Wordpress, AngularJS, and Node.js)
  • Design websites in HTML, CSS, PHP, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and AngularJS
  • Manage and mentor Social Media accounts
  • Developing and Implementing SEO/Marketing Strategies & Create FB Campaign, Drive SEO Activities, Keyword Analysis, Backlink Audit
  • Make Strategies for Off Page Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Landing Page
  • Integrated APIs provider to enhance Loyalty App and user behavior and Surveys with interactive notifications and better analysis
Mobile Application DevelopmentE-commerce Website DevelopmentProject ManagementSEO and Marketing StrategiesFull Stack DevelopmentDigital Marketing

Education

Clermont School of Business

Doctoral Candidate — Artificial Intelligence

Feb 2024Dec 2026

Hult International Business School

Executive MBA — Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Sep 2024Sep 2025

MIT Professional Education

Chief Technology Officer — Information Technology

Feb 2024May 2025

Harvard University

Premier Certificate Field Of Study Leveraging Fintech Innovation to Grow and Compete

Jan 2021Present

University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

Digital Transformation — Digital

Apr 2021Present

Scrum

Dec 2020Present

Ebla University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Engineering Information & Communication

Jan 2010Jan 2015

Adnan al malke

High School — Scientific Stream

Jan 2008Jan 2009

ICDL (International Computer Driving License)

Institute

Jan 2009Jan 2010

Neuro Linguistic Programing

Institute

Jan 2008Jan 2009

Marketing & customer service & (SEO)

Institute

Jan 2008Jan 2009

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