Nabil A. Mouchawar, MBA
Summary
Experienced product leader with a strong technical foundation in AI/ML, data analytics, and quantitative analysis. Proven track record in developing and managing complex software and financial products from concept to market, with a focus on aligning business objectives with technical solutions. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership, strategic product roadmaps, and agile methodologies. Adept at driving value creation through innovation, customer-centric design, and performance optimization.
Key Skills
Product Management & Roadmaps
AI/ML Product Engineering
Quantitative Analysis & Financial Modeling
Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Cross-functional Leadership
Data Analytics & Decision Support
Mobile & Web App Development
Medical Device Software
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning & Execution
Professional Experience
Cue Traders Fintech, Dubai, UAE
Co-Founder, AI/ML Product Engineering 2018 – 2024
Led product vision and development for a systematic investment research platform, enabling portfolio managers to make data-driven decisions. Applied quantitative analysis and AI to optimize strategies and drive market differentiation.
Defined and executed the product roadmap for a proprietary quantitative factor model, scaling it to cover 4,000 US-listed stocks and integrating iterative learning for continuous model improvement.
Coordinated cross-functional teams of data scientists, software engineers, and portfolio managers to develop mid-frequency equity trading strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
Spearheaded the launch of full-stack ReactJS and iOS applications that allowed professional clients to access, review, and track stock research, driving user engagement and retention.
Advised portfolio managers on integrating AI-driven forecasts into their investment strategies, resulting in a meaningful alpha of 20-25%.
Established A/B testing frameworks and rigorous backtesting for validating systematic trading strategies, improving decision-making speed and accuracy for financial stakeholders.
The Plugin, Dubai, UAE
Director of Software Development 2013 – 2018
Drove product innovation for mobile app ideas, leading the development of two successful apps from ideation through market release, including a mobile wallet solution for CashU Inc, powering ~2% of digital payments in the MENA region.
Oversaw cross-functional teams (design, engineering, and operations) to ensure alignment with business goals while maintaining a user-centric focus. Managed product lifecycle, including contract negotiations, design specifications, budgeting, and agile development.
Successfully partnered with Souq.com (acquired by Amazon), building an e-commerce affiliate platform, and refining the UI/UX to enhance user engagement and conversion rates.
Championed agile methodologies, ensuring rapid iteration and decision-making, reducing time-to-market for key product features.
St. Jude Medical (now Abbott), Los Angeles, CA
Software Technology Lead 1997 – 2012
Defined and led the software innovation roadmap for developing diagnostic and remote patient care solutions in the MedTech space, improving product quality and operational efficiency.
Led software R&D projects interfacing with clinical staff, and system designers to create diagnostics for implantable medical devices.
Created a prototype of a medical mobile devices for cardiac patients, focusing on reducing risks and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Formulated the program roadmap for a remote patient monitoring system, scaling the product to process 100,000+ patient records daily, significantly improving operational scalability and data management.
Bellcore (a Bell company), Redbank, NJ
System Engineer 1995 – 1997
Delivered R&D solutions to extend protocol and IP security for telecom billing systems, driving operational efficiency.
Collaborated with Pac Bell and AT&T to develop forecasting models for data network expansion, shaping long-term product infrastructure plans.
Contact
86 Milton St
San Francisco, CA 94112
T: 661-***-****
@: **********@*****.***
Education
Global MBA
Alliance Business School, The University of Manchester, UK
Graduated: October 2023
BS in Computer & Electrical Engineering
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
GPA: 3.69
Graduated: May 1995
Certifications
Certified Allied EP Professional – Heart Rhythm Society
Blockchain Technology & Smart Contracts Certification – Consensus
Technical Project Management Certification – AMA
Six Sigma Orange Belt Scrum Master Certification
Leadership & Communication
Demonstrated strong team building and leadership skills across international teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Known for strategic thinking and fast decision-making, driving product innovation while navigating complex challenges in high-pressure environments.
Mentored junior leaders and product managers, helping them grow into successful, high-performing teams.
Focused on customer-centric design to ensure product features align with user needs, while driving shared goals to achieve business success.