EQBAL QUR’AN
Amman, Jordan | +962 797457152 | info@eqbalq.com LinkedIn | Website | GitHub
SUMMARY
Accomplished Chief Technology Officer with 16+ years of experience leading large-scale engineering teams (100+ developers) to deliver digital transformation, accelerate innovation, and achieve strategic business objectives in on-demand services, e-commerce, gaming, and fintech. Adept at harnessing AI, machine learning, and blockchain to enhance engagement, scalability, and revenue. Known for cultivating cross-functional collaboration, improving user experiences, and aligning technology roadmaps with organizational goals. Skilled in orchestrating complex, high-traffic platforms from startup to established enterprises—consistently improving growth, efficiency, and product quality.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic Leadership: Digital Transformation, Business Process Optimization, Monetization Strategies
- Technology & Architecture: AI/ML (TensorFlow, Keras), Blockchain (Ethereum, Solidity), Front-End (React.js, JS), Back-End (Ruby on Rails, Python, Node.js), Cloud & DevOps (AWS, CI/CD)
- Project & Product Management: Agile/Scrum, DevOps, Lean Startup, Business Model Innovation
- Team Building & Mentorship: Recruitment, Training, Performance Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Technology Officer | PLAYHERA October 2023 – Present | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Re-engineered the technology org into a product-centric unit, increasing efficiency by 30% and hiring 50+ engineers.
- Launched a scalable gaming/esports platform serving 500,000+ active users, cutting delivery times by 25%.
- Integrated cloud gaming and AI-driven recommendation engines, raising user retention and discovery by 50% and engagement by 40%.
- Implemented Gaming-as-a-Service (GaaS) APIs, achieving 35% YoY user growth.
- Introduced blockchain-based DApps to enhance transaction security and monetization strategies.
Chief Technology Officer | Mrsool May 2019 – February 2024 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Scaled platform from startup to a leading MENA on-demand delivery service, increasing capacity tenfold.
- Led 100+ developers, boosting productivity by 40% and customer satisfaction by 50%.
- Refactored core codebase and streamlined processes, improving maintainability by 50% and reducing delivery time by 35%.
- Ensured technology aligned with strategic goals, supporting 80% traffic growth and new marketing initiatives.
- Elevated team capabilities through comprehensive training and performance frameworks.
Chief Technology Officer | Floos.me January 2017 – December 2019 | Dubai, UAE
- Built a micro-lending platform integrated at POS level, scaling for rapid growth.
- Established ML-driven user scoring models based on social metrics, increasing engagement by 25%.
- Created a React.js portal boosting user engagement by 30%.
- Led 20+ developers in Agile environments, improving accountability by 15% and code quality by 20%.
Senior Solution Architect / Engineering Lead | Toptal January 2014 – December 2019 | Remote (USA)
- Guided architectural decisions and implemented test/defect management across diverse projects.
- Utilized Ruby, Rails, iOS, and cloud architectures, enhancing consistency and quality.
- Communicated complex solutions to executives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Technical Team Lead / Full-Stack Engineer | ClickFunnels August 2018 – May 2019 | USA
- Refactored code repositories, improving maintainability and performance.
- Developed user-facing features with Ruby on Rails, enhancing functionality and UX.
- Balanced team workloads for optimal productivity and code quality.
Technical Manager | Cookpad MENA March 2017 – August 2018 | Japan
- Led 25 developers, achieving a 95% project success rate.
- Improved productivity by 20% using Agile and enhanced platform functionality by 30% via Ruby on Rails.
- Minimized rollbacks to under 5% through rigorous code reviews and issue management.
Technical Manager | Mesitis (Canopy) January 2016 – March 2017 | Singapore
- Oversaw 11 developers, increasing delivery efficiency by 20%.
- Implemented a robust testing framework, enhancing requirement accuracy by 30%.
- Integrated Elixir, Elasticsearch, Hadoop, and more, achieving a 40% uplift in meeting business objectives.
Software Engineer | Cubiic January 2009 – December 2013 | Beirut, Lebanon
- Built an iOS Ramadan app backed by EC2 and Ruby.
- Developed SMS-based chat apps integrating multiple messaging platforms, leveraging AWS for scalability.
Software Engineer | Naharnet January 2008 – December 2009 | Lebanon
- Managed a 6-person team using SCRUM and TDD, improving delivery speed by 40%.
- Implemented semantic web (RDF) for enhanced site functionality.
Web Developer | Jeeran Corp January 2005 – December 2008 | Amman, Jordan
- Developed features using .NET/C#, improved UX with Web 2.0 practices.
- Created the first Arabic Facebook app “JeeranBlogger,” attracting 100,000+ users in six months.
EDUCATION
| MicroMasters in Statistics & Data Science | MIT | 2020–2022 |
| BSc in Computer & Electrical Engineering | Al-Yarmouk University, Jordan | 2000–2005 |
CERTIFICATIONS
- Probability - The Science of Uncertainty and Data (MIT, 2019)
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning Nanodegree (Udacity, 2018)
- Self-Driving Car Nanodegree (Udacity, 2017)
- SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer, 2008)
PUBLICATIONS & COURSEWORK
- Mrsool: A One-Stop App Changing Deliveries (2022)
- Mrsool Delivers with AWS (2021)
- Creating a Cryptocurrency in Crystal (2018)
- Ruby Concurrency & Parallelism (2015)
- Build Sleek Rails Components with POROs (2015)
SKILLS
AI & ML: TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning Blockchain: Ethereum, Solidity, DApps, Cryptocurrency Development Front End: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React.js, jQuery, Ember.js Back End: Ruby on Rails, Python/Django, Node.js, Crystal, C++, Java, Elixir Data Stores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, GraphDB DevOps & Cloud: AWS, CI/CD, Docker, Microservices Architecture, Scalable Infrastructure