Zakaria Aoune - Vice President Technology

Q: Where is Zakaria based?

Zakaria is based in Ostrach, Germany .

Q: What languages does Zakaria speak?

Zakaria speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Zakaria have?

Zakaria has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Zakaria has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Zakaria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Zakaria's latest experience?

Zakaria's most recent position is Vice President Technology EMEA at Aparavi Software Europe GmbH .

Q: What companies has Zakaria worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Zakaria has worked for Aparavi Software Europe GmbH and CAST GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Zakaria most experienced in?

Zakaria is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Zakaria most experienced in?

Zakaria is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Zakaria also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Sales , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Zakaria worked in recently?

Zakaria has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Zakaria worked in recently?

Zakaria has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Ostrach, Germany

Experience

Sep 2021 - Oct 2025

4 years 2 months

Vice President Technology EMEA

Aparavi Software Europe GmbH

Always looking for solutions to problems and finding ways to tackle business challenges
Leading and managing large multi-disciplinary teams (product development, project management, engineering, operations, QA, solution management, customer success)
Developing and executing innovation and digitalization strategies for complex transformation projects
Acting as Information Security Officer, planning, conducting, and successfully completing all ISO 27001:2022 standard audits and continuously ensuring compliance
Leading and coaching managers across the organization
Representing the company at industry events and coordinating external partnerships
Providing technical support to the Aparavi sales team
Working with account managers to lead and grow enterprise customers
Collaborating with technical and non-technical customer departments to manage and meet expectations (e.g., C-level, finance, IT services, data security and works council)
Leading technical integration and coordinating seamless solution implementation
Hands-on development and management of cloud, AI, and SaaS solutions to meet demanding customer expectations
Promoting agile, DevOps-based methods and organizational structures for innovation and sustainable growth
Continuously analyzing and solving technical and business challenges to boost company success

Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

2 years 2 months

Senior Solution Director

CAST GmbH

Closely collaborating with the account manager to develop account strategies, presentation materials, and proposals
Planning, designing and delivering technical presentations of CAST solutions to prospects
Serving as a subject matter expert for deep technical insights into software measurement and analysis
Providing technical consulting during pre- and post-sales phases
Supporting the sales team in analyzing complex technical issues in the pre-sales phase
Designing models for potential use cases based on the CAST Software Intelligence technology
Handling RFI/RFP responses
Monitoring the German market for CAST solution use and qualifying new leads (contacts, companies)
Following up on potential deals and securing consulting assignments with existing customers
Delivering technical product presentations at trade shows and other events

Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

11 months

Senior Technical Consultant

CAST GmbH

Presenting and demoing the CAST technology
Conducting application analysis, specifications and then executing pilot and proof-of-concept projects
Developing implementation plans for product rollout
Carrying out implementation projects on-site at customer locations and remotely
Presenting analysis results and advising clients on continuous quality improvement by feeding insights back into the software development process
Automating software analysis processes
Planning and delivering training sessions
Independently preparing and hosting webinars
Translating specific customer requirements for product management
Participating in product strategy groups
Continuously exchanging experiences with the R&D department in France
Organizing support tasks in close contact with the development team in Paris

Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year 5 months

IT-Architect, IoT Analytics Services

T-Systems International GmbH

Implementing a showcase with Elasticsearch and Kibana to visualize anomalies in industrial robots (setting up and configuring Logstash, Elasticsearch, and Kibana; visualizing log data)
Designing and developing a Docker setup for a software application (integrating a Docker installation with Postgres, Payara, and Apache; building a proof of concept on Linux)
Applying architecture and design patterns to ensure system compatibility and efficiency
Software development project using microservices for remote vehicle control via mobile app (responsible for software component; analyzing and optimizing existing solutions; implementing an identity-VIN communication)
Designing and developing a project for secure communication between vehicles and the Connected Drive backend (architecture and design patterns for networked autonomous vehicles, using IoT protocols with MQTT; designing security concepts; collaborating with developers and testers on Joynnr Access Control List)

Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

1 year 10 months

Software Developer

OSB AG

Designing SOA architectures and requirements analysis in Scrum
Web development of a retail and customer offer platform (Java, IntelliJ IDEA, Spring, Hibernate, REST, JSON, Backbone.js, Gradle, Git)
Process management, setting up customer requirements and subproject management
Developing a REST web service for an internal time tracking and project billing system (Java, Eclipse, Spring, REST, DB2)
Database optimization

Dec 2013 - Mar 2015

1 year 4 months

Software Developer

TTE-Europe GmbH

Analysis and resolution of program errors
Development and testing of system components
Design of templates for electronic documents
Technologies: Java, Spring, Eclipse, GWT, Hibernate, SQL

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (11.5 years) and Automotive (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (8 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Quality Assurance (5.5 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Sales (2 years), and Strategy (2 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Sales

Strategy

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven technology executive in AI, Cloud, and Data Intelligence, 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.

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.

Pioneered AI and cloud strategies for APARAVI contributing to 35% operational cost reduction and seamless compliance for global enterprise clients.
Serving as Information Security Officer, leading ISO 27001 implementation and conducting comprehensive security audits to ensure organizational compliance and risk management.
Established robust regulatory compliance frameworks across GDPR, DORA, and international data protection regulations, ensuring enterprise-wide adherence.
Directed high-impact R&D and presales initiatives leveraging Generative AI, Multi-cloud, and Edge Computing for international markets.
Raised engineering standards established Agile, DevOps, and OKR leadership-driven practices to elevate team performance and product quality.
Delivered successful, large-scale digital cloud transformation projects for leading automotive and software organizations.
Expert in solution sales, technical sales, solution demonstrations, requirements analysis, and end-to-end delivery across software and data management sectors.

Skills

Leadership

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
Resilient And Sustainable Cloud Infrastructure, Saas, Pass, Iaas.
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

Technical

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 - Jun 2013

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon)

Specialized Master's in Computer Science · Computer Science · Villeurbanne, France

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat

Specialized Master's Degree in Computer Science · Computer Science · Rabat, Morocco

Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques Fès

Bachelor in Science and Technology, Computer Engineering · Bachelor in Science and Technology, Computer Engineering · Fes, Morocco · Satisfactory

Certifications & licenses

ISMS Foundation acc. to ISO 27001

ICO International Certification Organization

Solution Selling: The Customer-Focused Solution

Haufe Akademie GmbH & Co. KG

GOETHE CERTIFICATE C1

GOETHE INSTITUTE

EXIN DevOps Master

EXIN

PERT EXPERTeach E Networking Cloud Computing II: Cloud Infrastructures and Cloud Security

EXPERTeach

Advanced Scrum Course

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Zakaria based?

Zakaria is based in Ostrach, Germany.

What languages does Zakaria speak?

Zakaria speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Zakaria have?

Zakaria has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Zakaria has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Zakaria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Zakaria be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Zakaria would be well-suited for roles such as: Vice President Technology EMEA, Senior Solution Director, Senior Technical Consultant.

What is Zakaria's latest experience?

Zakaria's most recent position is Vice President Technology EMEA at Aparavi Software Europe GmbH.

What companies has Zakaria worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Zakaria has worked for Aparavi Software Europe GmbH and CAST GmbH.

Which industries is Zakaria most experienced in?

Zakaria is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Automotive.

Which business areas is Zakaria most experienced in?

Zakaria is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA). Zakaria also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Sales, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Zakaria worked in recently?

Zakaria has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Zakaria worked in recently?

Zakaria has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Zakaria's education?

Zakaria holds a Master in Computer Science from Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon), a Master in Computer Science from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat and a Bachelor in Bachelor in Science and Technology, Computer Engineering from Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques Fès.

Does Zakaria have any certificates?

Zakaria has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: ISMS Foundation acc. to ISO 27001, Solution Selling: The Customer-Focused Solution, and GOETHE CERTIFICATE C1.

What is the availability of Zakaria?

Zakaria is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Zakaria?

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