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 13 years of experience. During this time, Zakaria has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 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 at APARAVI Software GmbH .

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

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

Q: Which industries is Zakaria most experienced in?

Zakaria is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Aerospace and Defense , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Zakaria most experienced in?

Zakaria is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Sales . Zakaria also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Zakaria worked in recently?

Zakaria has recently worked in industries like Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Zakaria worked in recently?

Zakaria has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Sales , and Product Development .

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Ostrach, Germany

Experience

Sep 2021 - Present

4 years 7 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.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.

Information Technology

Aerospace and Defense

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Sales, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Product Development

Sales

Project Management

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

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Information Technology 13 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 4 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Vice President Technology, Solution Design Director, Lead IT Architect

Main industries Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

October 2025

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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 13 years of experience. During this time, Zakaria has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 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, Solution Design Director, Lead IT Architect.

What is Zakaria's latest experience?

Zakaria's most recent position is Vice President Technology at APARAVI Software GmbH.

What companies has Zakaria worked for in recent years?

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

Which industries is Zakaria most experienced in?

Zakaria is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Zakaria most experienced in?

Zakaria is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Sales. Zakaria also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Zakaria worked in recently?

Zakaria has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.

Which business areas has Zakaria worked in recently?

Zakaria has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Sales, and Product Development.

What is Zakaria's education?

Zakaria holds a Master in System Analysis and Design from INSA Lyon, a Master in Computer Science from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat (ENIM) and a Bachelor in Computer Science from Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Fès (FST).

Does Zakaria have any certificates?

Zakaria has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Agile Development And Management, Certified Cloud Computing Design, Implementation And Management, and Certified DevOps Master.

What is the availability of Zakaria?

Zakaria is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Zakaria?

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