Aleksandar Abu Samra

Aleksandar Abu Samra is a multidisciplinary professional who seamlessly bridges software engineering and urban planning. He applies his technical skills to develop innovative solutions for urban environments, focusing on improving public spaces and community well-being, as demonstrated by his work with Eudaform Labs and his Master's research in Sustainable Critical Infrastructure. nownownow+3

He is a serial entrepreneur and product leader with experience in launching and scaling ventures from conception to production. His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding LaptopFriendly, a global community platform, and AWST (ArtWallStreet), an art tech startup leveraging NFTs, showcasing his ability to lead product strategy and technology development in innovative domains. toptal+2

Aleksandar has a strong interest in open data and its potential to drive sustainability and innovation. His graduate research at Khalifa University focused on public sector data for energy and environment, and he co-authored a publication on the topic, highlighting his commitment to leveraging data for societal benefit. google+2

He combines practical development skills in full-stack Ruby on Rails and modern web practices with strategic roles as CTO and CPO, leading both technical implementation and product vision. His experience spans building customer-facing products, APIs, and SaaS tools, alongside conducting customer interviews and product experimentation. toptal