Mahmoud Elfishawy

Scaling Software Organizations | AI, Cloud, and Digital Transformation | P&L and Delivery Ownership

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

• Technology leader, PMP®, SAFe® 5 Scrum Master, SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager with several years of experience in leading and managing software development projects for various industries and domains. • Certified in PMP®, SAFe®, and other agile methodologies and frameworks, with strong skills in project management, business consulting, application development, cloud management, and user experience design. • Effective communicator and collaborator who can work with both technical and non-technical teams, vendors, consultants, and clients, as well as provide training and support for end-users.

Experience

  • Principal - International Integration and Digital Transformation at Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    I lead enterprise-level transformation programs across government entities and international partners, driving interoperability, standardization, and digital enablement. I advise senior leadership, and oversee complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes and alignment with national priorities. I also establish governance frameworks, manage cross-border program execution, and champion change management to embed digital best practices across the organization.

  • Managing Director at LiSEC Automation Middle East FZ-LLC
    Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 · 4 mos

  • Head of Engineering at BlackStone eIT
    Jun 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Serving as the strategic leader for a software development team of over 30 with MOE. Establish and maintain development processes for quality and efficiency, while keeping an eye on cutting- edge tech like AI and ML to recommend solutions and partnerships. fostering a high-performing team environment, driving exceptional results. bridge the communication gap between developers and leadership.

  • Head of Software Engineering | Digital Factory at Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority
    Apr 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Create software development processes to ensure quality and optimal value delivery. I stay on top of emerging technologies (AI, ML), recommending solutions and partnerships. I lead high- performing software development teams of over 50 that deliver exceptional results. bridge the gap between development and leadership, advocating for strategic investments and ensuring successful project completion. I leverage my expertise to propose innovative solutions that improve efficiency across TDRA.

  • Co-Founder at ValSquad
    Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Strategic planning, I aligned technology with company goals and customer needs. In collaboration with leadership, we defined our vision and technical strategy. championed innovation, adopting new technologies to enhance products and services. oversaw the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring quality and security. built and led high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence. Representing the company at external events, I have also implemented DevOps best practices to streamline development and delivery.