About Aymen
Technology executive with more than 15 years of experience building and scaling complex software platforms and engineering organizations.
My career sits at the intersection of technology, leadership, and product innovation. I have spent the past decade leading engineering teams, structuring R&D organizations, and delivering enterprise platforms used by large international clients.
I started my journey as a software engineer working on enterprise Java systems before progressively moving into leadership roles where I led engineering teams, managed R&D departments, and drove large-scale technology initiatives.
Over the years I have:
• built and led multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• structured R&D organizations and development processes
• delivered complex enterprise platforms for financial institutions
• driven innovation programs around AI and intelligent systems
Today I am Co-Founder & CTO at Synapse DX, where we are building the next generation of AI-driven operational platforms.
Our work focuses on solving one of the core limitations of modern AI systems: while Large Language Models provide powerful language capabilities, they lack reasoning, traceability, and deterministic decision-making required for enterprise operations.
Our approach combines LLMs with inference engines, creating hybrid architectures capable of delivering both intelligence and reliable decision-making for operational environments.
Before Synapse DX, I served as Head of R&D / Director, where I led engineering teams, defined technology strategy, and scaled development organizations delivering enterprise software solutions.
I am particularly interested in building AI-augmented organizations, where intelligent systems empower teams and transform how companies operate.
Core areas of expertise:
• Engineering Leadership
• AI Systems & Intelligent Platforms
• Enterprise Architecture
• R&D Strategy
• Scaling Engineering Organizations
• Product & Technology Strategy
Arabic
Native or bilingual
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Synapse DX,CTOJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 7 months)Tunis, TunisiaI spearheaded the development of an AI and LLM-powered application designed to create a seamless digital bridge between incoming communications and back-office operations.Key Responsibilities:• • Designed the complete technical architecture• • Developed a user-friendly framework for APIs & UI to streamline workflows• • Led sales and pre-sales demos to showcase the solution• • Implemented core functionalities and ensured high performance• • Set up CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment and automationTechnologies Used:Java 21, Vaadin 24, Quarkus, Apache CAMEL, Chain4J, Tesseract OCR, ABBYY OCR, Terraform, Docker, Liquibase, and more.With cutting-edge technology and a strong architectural vision, I built a robust and intelligent system that enhances business efficiency!
- Teamwill,VP of EngineeringMarch 2021 - December 2023 (2 years and 9 months)Tunis, TunisiaOver the course of three years, I led the conception and development of the next-generation leasing software, built on a futuristic architecture and framework.I managed a diverse, high-performing team of over 30 professionals across Tunisia, Portugal, Morocco, and France, including architects, DevOps, developers, scrum masters, product owners, and QA, ensuring timely and excellent project deliveries.Key Responsibilities:• • Managed team growth, career development, performance evaluations, and goal setting• • Oversaw daily team activities and tracked progress to ensure deadlines were met• • Led the hiring process, onboarding, and integration of new team members• • Designed architecture for tools and ensured adherence to guidelines• • Facilitated stakeholder meetings and ensured alignment and effective reporting• • Led sales, pre-sales activities, and R&D budget management• • Chaired Product Committee meetings with the President and CEO
- Sofrecom,VP of EngineeringJanuary 2021 - February 2025 (4 years and 1 month)Tunis, TunisiaOver two months, I led a team of 34 professionals, including architects, developers, scrum masters, QA specialists, and consultants, on a suite of internal projects for the Orange Group. I provided technical leadership and guidance, ensuring smooth collaboration across roles while driving critical system modifications and improvements.
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Education
- Six Sigma White Belt CertificationCouncil for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)2024Six Sigma White Belt Certification
- EF SET English Certificate 81/100 (C2 Proficient)Test (EF SET)2024EF SET English Certificate 81/100 (C2 Proficient)