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Amal Abdelraouf

Amal Abdelraouf

Barcelona

Summary

Product and Technology C-Level Leader with over 10 years of experience, driving product vision and P&L for fast-scaling local commerce and payments platforms. Proven expertise in defining multi-market product strategy and execution, successfully facilitating expansion and operational excellence across Europe, GCC, and MENA. Successfully launched multiple platforms, including a zero-to-one automated payment system and B2B revenue streams, resulting in measurable improvements in user conversion, operational efficiency, and revenue generation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications

Work History

CTO/CPO — Product & Technology Leader

Carlo Technologies
Barcelona
01.2022 - Current

Direct both Product and Technology divisions for fast-scaling payment and local commerce app operating across Monaco, Aix-en-Provence, and Bordeaux.

Key achievements:

  • Defined and executed a high-growth multi-market roadmap, facilitating expansion into 3 cities and managing 1,000+ merchants to capture €200M+ in annual transactions.
  • Led product revamp (Flutter migration and UX redesign) resulting in a +20% increase in user conversion and +30% improvement in average payment time.
  • Designed and launched automated multi-flow payment system for user payments, merchant payouts, and sponsor debits.
  • Introduced Carlo Link, a merchant payment product, creating new revenue stream and enhancing B2B capabilities.
  • Built and led cross-functional teams in Product, Engineering, Data, Design, and QA to drive initiatives.
  • Drove innovation strategy by identifying opportunities, validating concepts with data, and leading zero-to-one projects.
  • Oversaw modernization of backend architecture, payment integrations, and analytical frameworks.

Head of Business Unit — Product, Data & Sales

Tradinos UG
Berlin
01.2022 - 08.2025

Built a new business unit from the ground up consisting of Product Owners, Product Managers, Data Analysts, and Sales.

Key achievements:

  • Founded and scaled a cross-functional Business Unit (Product, Data, Sales) that established product direction and delivery frameworks for a multi-industry platform portfolio (e-commerce, fintech, logistics).
  • Led international product strategy across Monaco, Europe, UAE, and MENA, demonstrating expertise in tailoring products and market-entry strategies for diverse regulatory and consumer dynamics.
  • Implemented agile product processes, elevating execution quality and client satisfaction.

Product Owner

Tradinos UG
01.2021 - 01.2022

Owned product vision and execution for multiple B2B and B2C platforms.

Key achievements:

  • Led the end-to-end development of AlBaraka Bank’s mobile app, contributing to the digital transformation of an international banking group.
  • Delivered Toddl, a Barcelona-based marketplace for kids’ activities, from discovery to MVP launch.
  • Owned the roadmap for Howdy, a feedback & survey SaaS adopted by SMEG in Monaco and several banks in the Middle East.
  • Conducted market research and user analysis to validate customer needs and guide product direction.
  • Analyzed user feedback and data to improve product functionality, UX flows, and engagement.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment and delivery speed.
  • Created clear product roadmaps that aligned internal and external stakeholders on timelines and strategic priorities.

Full-stack Developer / Project Manager

Carlo Technologies
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • As a Full-Stack Developer/Project Manager at Carlo Company, I utilize my technical expertise and project management skills to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
  • I specialize in full-stack development, including front-end and back-end development, database design, and API integrations.
  • My experience in managing complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, and utilizing agile methodologies has enabled me to successfully deliver the project.

Operations Officer

Tradinos UG
08.2017 - 12.2020

Optimized company operations, workflows, and execution processes.

Full-Stack Developer & Project Manager

Tradinos UG
08.2015 - 08.2017

Worked as a hybrid developer + project manager, building and delivering products from concept to launch across mobility, food delivery, and fintech.

Key achievements:

  • Built Wasilni, a ride-hailing startup, from scratch—delivered an end-to-end MVP that enabled the company to launch, validate the business model, and acquire early users.
  • Led development for BeeOrder, the leading food-delivery app in Syria, contributing to platform growth and operational scalability.
  • Developed foundational features of Carlo’s fintech platform, supporting the early product vision and core payments architecture.
  • Managed requirements, timelines, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple products and markets.

Education

MBA -

EADA Business School
Barcelona, Spain

MBA -

École Des Ponts Business School
Paris, France

Bachelor - Information Technology / Software Engineering

Damascus University
01.2018

Skills

  • Product strategy and management
  • Roadmap development
  • Innovation and user experience
  • International Product Launch
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Go-to-market execution
  • Data-driven decision making
  • A/B testing

Certification

LeadTech Business Essentials Certificate - École des Ponts Business School and EADA Business School

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Native
Native
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2

Accomplishments

Featured in the “Top 1000 Syrian Capabilities” list for 2025

Timeline

CTO/CPO — Product & Technology Leader

Carlo Technologies
01.2022 - Current

Head of Business Unit — Product, Data & Sales

Tradinos UG
01.2022 - 08.2025

Product Owner

Tradinos UG
01.2021 - 01.2022

Full-stack Developer / Project Manager

Carlo Technologies
06.2019 - 12.2020

Operations Officer

Tradinos UG
08.2017 - 12.2020

Full-Stack Developer & Project Manager

Tradinos UG
08.2015 - 08.2017

MBA -

EADA Business School

MBA -

École Des Ponts Business School

Bachelor - Information Technology / Software Engineering

Damascus University
Amal Abdelraouf