Maher Hanafi

Experience

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  Ubisoft

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  Software Development Engineer, R&D

  Native User Interface (NUI) for Video Games.Implementing a human upper-body markerless tracking system (MoCap) using a single 3D Camera, similar to Microsoft Kinect concept.Developing a process pipeline: image acquisition, image processing, interpreting, and reproducing (3D rendering).3D human avatar reproduces user movements.C/C++, C#, OpenGL, OpenCV, Matlab, Kinect, NUI

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  Electronic Arts (EA)

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2012

  Software Engineer

  Worked on multiple EA mobile cross-platform titles.Part of the Mobile iOS team and was involved on Android apps as well.Participated in the Gameplay, UI, Networking and Features developing for Electronic Arts Mobile games for iOS platform:(Need For Speed, FIFA Soccer, FIFA Superstars, Dead Space, Boggle, Battleship, Mirror's Edge, Zuma's Revenge..)C,C++, Java, Objective-C, XCode, Visual Studio, iOS, iPhone, iPad, Android, Perforce, Hansoft, Agile

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  Diginium Graphics

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2016

  Founder & CEO

  Diginium Graphics is a Software Development and Digital Marketing Agency building world class native mobile apps on Android and iOS.Architect, Design, Build Mobile Applications and Games for Android, iOS and Windows Phone Platforms.Building and maintaining features: Gameplay, UI, Networks, Geolocation, Augmented Reality, Audio, 2D/3DDelivering across the entire app life cycle: concept, design, build, deploy, test, release and support.Independent publishing on Google Play store.Developed some of the early companion apps for video games and consoles like PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Diablo 3 and more.Java, C/C++, OpenGL ES, Android SDK/NDK, JNI, iOS, RESTful API, Web Full-stack development Show less

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  Tamaggo

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2014

  Lead Software Engineer

  Worked on the mobile Android application for a 360-degree panomorph technology camera.Was involved also in development on iOS, Mac and Windows platforms.Involved across the entire mobile application life cycle: Concept, Planning, Design, Development, Testing and SupportAndroid, NDK, JNI, iOS, OpenGL, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, ActionScript, Swing, Eclipse, XCode, Git, Scrum

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  Paysafe Group

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2015

  Senior Software Engineer

  -- Fans Entertainments was acquired by Paysafe Group (prev. known as Optimal Payments) --Design and implement Mobile Services for professional sports teams, major entertainment venues, artists and entertainers across North AmericaParticipate in feature design, prototyping and implementation of high-quality mobile softwareWorking closely with back-end server team to integrate cloud-based services on the Android client sideImplementing a set of dynamics features all cloud-based with minimal content saved on the client side to provide a higher flexibility of the application and the engagement to deliver diverse services and ensure scalabilityAndroid SDK, Java, Android Studio, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, REST API, JSON, Networking, Jira, Agile, Scrum Show less

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  Rakuten Rewards

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

  Lead Software Engineer

  -- Ebates (now Rakuten Rewards) was acquired by Rakuten for $1 Billion USD --Took over the design, architecture and development of the Ebates Android mobile app from a third party development teamDesigned abstraction networking layers and facades to support different configurations and communicate with different servers, models and configurations.Implemented Material Design visual components and features and implementing slick custom animationsWorking closely with the back-end server team to integrate REST API endpoints Show less

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  Evey Technologies

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  Chief Technology Officer

  Building innovative all-in digital events management solutions leading full-stack technologies team and advising on the technical architecture.Evey Technologies is a Civic Startup that develops digital solutions to help Smart Cities and other communities engage citizens and audiences in co-decision with real time votes and surveys, advanced analytics and location based targeting.

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  Nanoport Technology Inc.

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

  Director Of Engineering

  Head of Engineering, Mobile. Building new mobile technologies on Android and iOS to make smart devices even smart powered by a cloud scalable and flexible architecture.Nanoport Technology Inc. is a Silicon Valley R&D lab for mobile technologies. The company specializes in the development of advanced solutions for connectivity, haptics, multi-device applications and human-device interfaces. Nanoport also offers a range of specialized components for close-range communication, power transfer and modular device interactivity. Show less

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  Thrive Global

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2022

  Executive Leader of the Software Engineering teams - Mobile, Web, QA and Integration Teams. Recognized as an Engineering Fellow for the notable and significant contributions to the engineering teams, the product and the organization.Thrive Global is a corporate and consumer well­-being and productivity platform aimed at changing the way we work and live. Thrive Global's mission is to end the epidemic of stress and burnout by offering companies and individuals sustainable, science-based solutions to enhance both well-being and performance.Led two tech startups acquisitions:-- Boundless Mind, the neuroscience-based artificial intelligence company and leader in behavioral design and engineering-- ZP Inc, the Seattle-based company that helps tens of thousands of Walmart associates improve their health and well-being through the ZP Challenge, a 21-day digital journey that inspires Walmart associates to make small, better choices each day. Show less

  • Chief Technology Officer

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Vice President Of Engineering / Engineering Fellow

    Nov 2018 - Jan 2022
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  January AI

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  Vice President Of Engineering

  Executive Leader, overseeing the multi-disciplinary and growing engineering team (ML/AI, Mobile, Backend, Data, Web, Infrastructure/DevOps). Initiated the Generative AI integration to build a chatbot nutritionist specialist.Digital twin technology that predicts user's glucose levels after using Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for a certain period of training.Driving the technology strategy for delivering next-generation, precision health solutions. Built and maintained high standards for team velocity and execution across different engineering teams.Drove a cloud migration from monolith to micro-services while building event-driven architecture and distributed system. Show less

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  Betterworks

  Apr 2023 - now

  Vice President of Engineering

  Building high-performing engineering teams at Betterworks delivering top-tier SaaS solutions for enterprise-grade performance management.Led the adoption of Generative AI into the platform, driving initiatives that personalized user experiences and optimized productivity workflows.Leading a seamless migration of Betterworks' backend from a monolith to microservices, improving scalability and agility.Betterworks is committed to developing best-in-class HR talent management solutions aimed at enabling exceptional performance by putting employee experience at the heart of how companies align, motivate, retain and develop their people. Ours is the only enterprise-ready performance solution, proven to support companies with fewer than a thousand employees all the way to hundreds of thousands. A recent study showed employees that use Betterworks report higher job satisfaction and eNPS than those using other solutions. And the results speak for themselves – the Betterworks community breaks retention benchmarks other software providers dream of reaching. Show less

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  AI Accelerator Institute

  Jun 2024 - now

  Ambassador
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  University of San Francisco School of Management

  Jun 2024 - now

  Board Advisor

  Board Advisor for the Strategic Artificial Intelligence Program- AI Strategic Framework- AI Industry Disruption- Using AI Creatively to Generate Innovation- Concerns and Risks Around AI- Measurement and Analytics of AI- Change Management of AILearn more about the program: https://profed.usfca.edu/strategic-artificial-intelligenceVisit my advisor page: https://profed.usfca.edu/maher-hanafi