Said Marouf, PhD

Head of Engineering

Zalando SE

January 2022 - July 2024 | Berlin, Germany

• Led 20+ engineers across multiple teams
• Implemented data-driven delivery plans
• Established Innovation Days, boosting team engagement
• Enabled promotions across various seniority levels

Engineering Manager

Zalando SE

July 2019 - December 2021 | Berlin, Germany

• Managed 12 engineers for Product Detail Page and Customer reviews
• Improved development processes and product quality
• Aligned feature development with business objectives

Tech Lead

Zalando SE

July 2018 - July 2019 | Berlin, Germany

• Led key feature development for iOS and Android apps
• Provided technical guidance and mentorship
• Collaborated on feature requirements and priorities

Senior iOS Engineer

Zalando SE

October 2015 - July 2018 | Berlin, Germany

• Developed and maintained Zalando Fashion Store iOS app using Objective-C and Swift.
• Managed App Store release process and practiced test-driven development.
• Mentored mid-level and junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.

Senior iOS Engineer

Blloon

January 2015 - September 2015 | Berlin, Germany

• Sole developer of e-book reader iOS app, using Objective-C and Swift.
• Delivered key features including push notifications, in-app purchases, and theming.

Dean of the IT College

University of Palestine

July 2013 - December 2014 | Gaza, Palestine

• Managed academic programs, faculty, and administrative operations.
• Enhanced teaching quality, research initiatives, and community service.
• Established industry partnerships for student internships and research projects.
• Represented the college in university committees and external engagements.

Assistant Professor

University of Palestine

February 2013 - December 2014 | Gaza, Palestine

• Instructed undergraduate courses in Mobile Development, Computer Science, and Quality Assurance.
• Mentored students on academic and career-related issues.
• Contributed to curriculum development and academic governance initiatives.

Indie iOS & Mac Developer

March 2009 - September 2015

• Developed various iOS and Mac apps, including Move (Step Tracker) and Osfoora (Twitter client).
• Achieved top rankings in App Store: Top 10 in Social Networking (USA), Top 100 Overall (Japan).

PhD in Computing & Information Systems

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

September 2008 - June 2012

GPA: 4.0

Master in Software Engineering

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

September 2006 - May 2008

GPA: 4.0

Bachelor in Computer Engineering

Islamic University of Gaza

January 2001 - June 2005 | Gaza, Palestine

GPA: 89.5%