Hi, I’m
Rayan Al Zahab
Snapchat AR DevRel Lead of MEA, Founder of BambooGeeks, ex-Mckinsey
Dubai
Summary
Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to building and empowering technical communities in the MENA region through long experience in Developer Relations, Digital transformation, Agile training. Public speaker and trainer with a passion to empowering Women in Tech. Ex-Snap, Ex-Mckinsey, Google Developer Expert.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications
Work History
Snap Inc.
AR Developer Relations Lead Middle East and Africa
1 2022 - Current
Job overview
- Grew the AR creators community in Middle East and Africa by 257% while raising the region's participation in global initiatives by 800%
- Launched and led a global LensFest extended program with a series of meetups around the world that trained +2000 attendees on Snap AR Technologies
- Launched and led the LensFest watch parties globally, organized yearly over 4 global cities
- Led the reengineering process of onboarding and reviewing AR Creators.
BambooGeeks
Founder
03.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Supported to over 10 clients throughout the Middle East and North Africa, delivering more than 100 training sessions on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, benefiting over 5000 trainees
- Managed and facilitated 4000 Google scholarships to certify developers in the MENA region on the latest technologies
- Collaborated with local government entities to develop and execute programs aimed at enhancing employability among young programmers.
McKinsey & Company
Senior Digital Analyst
02.2018 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Led digital transformation initiatives in government entities and banks across the Middle East
- Trained technical and non-technical teams on adopting Agile methodologies to elevate performance
- Instructed technical teams in the implementation and establishment of a comprehensive DevOps environment.
Rayan Al Zahab - page 1UNICEF
Innovation consultant
03.2017 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Developed tools to track beneficiary efficiently using PHP/Laravel Web, FireBase, Native Android Java, and Python/Django.
Salesforce
Mentee
09.2016 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Participated in the agile 'Product Owner' training
- Researched the application of Agile methodologies and Design Thinking.
HRsmart
Senior Application Developer
02.2012 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Worked in a cross-functional cross-regional team to design and implement new features into the HR management solution built in a LAMP environment, using PHP over YII Framework connected to MySQL.
Cleartag
Software Developer
03.2010 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Designed and implemented Digital Marketing tools using PHP, Action Script, and Facebook applications
- Created a full Web Development Environment by setting up a Version Control system, Documentation tool, bug tracking system, and a project management tool
- Developed interactive tourism applications using Flash ActionScript 3.
Intelligile
Junior Web Developer
11.2008 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Implemented and customized Mantis Bug Tracking System
- Implemented a PHP Web application to automate internal projects assignment.
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Product Management Program
01.2020 - 04.2020
CNAM
RNCP2, Computer Engineering
01.2007 - 04.2013
Skills
Agile Transformation
Career Development and Training
Public Speaking
Technical Community Management
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Certification
TechWomen Alumni - TechWomen
Timeline
Product Management Program - UC Berkeley Executive Education
11-2020
University of California, Berkeley
Product Management Program
01.2020 - 04.2020
Senior Digital Analyst
McKinsey & Company
02.2018 - 04.2020
Innovation consultant
Rayan Al Zahab - page 1UNICEF
03.2017 - 11.2017
UNLEASH
02-2017
TechWomen Alumni - TechWomen
11-2016
Mentee
Salesforce
09.2016 - 10.2016
Founder
BambooGeeks
03.2016 - Current
Senior Application Developer
HRsmart
02.2012 - 05.2016
Software Developer
Cleartag
03.2010 - 03.2012
CCNA - Cisco
01-2010
Junior Web Developer
Intelligile
11.2008 - 03.2010
CNAM
RNCP2, Computer Engineering
01.2007 - 04.2013
AR Developer Relations Lead Middle East and Africa
Snap Inc.
1 2022 - Current