About

Ahmed Abdelwahab Shafik is an experienced Engineering Manager at Talabat with over 13 years of relevant experience in software engineering, product management, and SQL integration. In his current role, he leads a team of engineers in an agile development environment, managing team planning and execution to deliver value to customers. He partners with product and other stakeholders to drive desired outcomes and develops and grows engineering talent through effective mentoring, coaching, and retention strategies. Ahmed sets a clear vision for the team and ensures that the team is clear with it. Ahmed has a strong background in software engineering, having previously worked as a Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer at Talabat. In these roles, he was responsible for collaborating with product owners to prioritize projects and initiatives, setting team OKRs and objectives, and being accountable for the technical planning and execution of projects. He also designed new systems and collaborated with other teams to refine requirements and wrote secure, robust, and efficient code. Ahmed holds a B.Sc in Computer Science from Helwan University Cairo, where he studied from 2004-2008. His technical skills include Senior Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Product Management, SQL, and Integration. As an Engineering Manager, Ahmed's role is not just a technical one but also a people manager position, requiring him to develop and grow engineering talent through effective mentoring, coaching, and retention strategies. His experience and skills make him a valuable asset to any team he works with.