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Zakaria Aoune

Vice President Technology

Zakaria Aoune
Ostrach, Germany

Experience

Sep 2021 - Present
4 years 5 months
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

Vice President Technology

APARAVI Software GmbH

  • Lead Presales, R&D, Product, and Engineering for EMEA region – remote/hybrid, multicultural teams of 30+
  • Serve as Information Security Officer (ISO), leading ISO 27001 certification efforts and conducting regular security audits
  • Implement and maintain comprehensive information security management systems (ISMS) ensuring compliance with GDPR, DORA, and international regulations
  • Architect data intelligence, SaaS, and unstructured data solutions using AI, ML, and cloud-native tech
  • Drive solution sales initiatives, conduct technical demonstrations and engage with enterprise customers to deliver tailored solutions
  • Engaged in hands-on pilots with cutting-edge cloud platforms, Generative AI, and edge computing
  • Represent company in major industry forums – regular interface with C-level, customers, and partners
  • Delivered proven 35-45% cost/complexity reduction with innovative, automated compliance and privacy frameworks.
Aug 2018 - Aug 2021
3 years 1 month
Munich, Germany

Solution Design Director

CAST GmbH

  • Spearheaded technical presales, demos, and pilots for CAST analytics and modernization tech
  • Led solution sales engagements with enterprise clients, translating technical capabilities into business value
  • Integrated Atlassian suite and DevOps in enterprise architecture delivery
  • Supervised cross-national teams, established scalable presales processes, and enabled partner sales.
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
1 year 5 months
Munich, Germany

Lead IT Architect

T-Systems International GmbH

  • Defined IoT Cloud design patterns for BMW and Daimler Connected Cars
  • Led team implementing secure, scalable platforms for autonomous vehicle data exchange
  • Drove cross-division architecture reviews, using SAFe, UML, Spring, DBMS.
Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
1 year 10 months
Munich, Germany

Senior Software Engineer

OSB AG

  • Managed project planning, microservices design, and documentation – BPMN, SOA, UML, Atlassian
  • Implemented business-driven software tools and solutions for enterprise clients.
Apr 2013 - Mar 2015
2 years
Dresden, Germany

Senior Software Engineer

TTE-Europe GmbH

  • Developed and deployed Java, J2EE, and OSGi-based solutions for regulatory compliance – Explosives Tracking
  • Led full lifecycle engineering – design, implementation, test, and support.

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven technology executive recognized as a visionary leader in AI, Cloud, and Data Intelligence. Currently serving as Vice President of Technology EMEA and Information Security Officer at APARAVI, spearheading impactful global and cross-functional teams, driving transformation with innovation-first strategies in AI, cloud, and SaaS platforms. ISO 27001 certified professional with extensive experience conducting security audits and ensuring regulatory compliance across GDPR, DORA, and other international frameworks.

Exceptionally skilled in orchestrating end-to-end digital transformation, enterprise architecture, solution sales, and solution design, with proven effectiveness engaging C-level executives and managing large-scale, international initiatives. Experienced solution sales professional with a track record of delivering complex technical solutions that drive business value. Blending technical mastery with business acumen, passionate about leveraging latest tech to deliver outstanding value and sustainable growth.

Skills

  • Solution Sales & Technical Sales Excellence
  • Information Security Management & Iso 27001 Implementation
  • Regulatory Compliance: Gdpr, Dora, Data Protection Regulations
  • Security Audit Planning And Execution
  • Generative Ai, Ml/llm, Dataops, And Data Fabric
  • Multi-cloud & Edge Architecture – Aws, Azure, Gcp, Devops Platforms
  • Quantum Computing Foundational
  • Resilient And Sustainable Cloud Infrastructure
  • Cloud Management Platforms, Iac, Cmp, And Finops
  • Zero Trust Security Model, Automated Compliance, Privacy By Design
  • Agile Okr Leadership, Organizational Design For Innovation, Cross-cultural Team Building
  • Java / J2ee, C++, C#, Sql (Mysql, Oracle, Sql Server, Postgresql)
  • Python, Node.js, Javascript, Spring, Hibernate, Activiti, Gwt, Tdd, Uml
  • Osgi, Soa, Cmmi, Bpm, Mqtt, Rest, Json
  • Bi, Data Mining, Data Warehousing

Languages

Arabic
Native
French
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

INSA Lyon

M.A.S. System Analysis and Design · System Analysis and Design · Lyon, France

Oct 2010 - Mar 2012

Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat (ENIM)

M.S. Computer Science · Computer Science · Rabat, Morocco

Oct 2008 - May 2011

Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Fès (FST)

B.S. Computer Science · Computer Science · Fes, Morocco

Certifications & licenses

Certified Agile Development And Management

Certified Cloud Computing Design, Implementation And Management

ExperTeach

Certified DevOps Master

EXIN

Certified Network Security And Architecture Technologies

Certified Solution Selling And Opportunity Management

Haufe Akademie

ISO 27001 Professional Certified

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