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Hi, I’m Wael. I’m Egyptian, born in Kuwait, and I live in Kuwait City. I’ve spent twenty years in technology, the last fourteen in the banking sector. And no, I can’t raise your credit limit.
The short version
Burgan Bank
I lead the core banking and treasury systems platforms, working with my team on transformations, migrations and integrations. Basically, we change the engine while the plane is flying, and the passengers keep checking their balance.
National Bank of Kuwait
I looked after architecture and support for treasury across the front, middle and back office, and supported users with Murex issues. In treasury, every problem is urgent and every minute has a price tag.
Kuwait International Bank
Ten years putting in and supporting payment systems: SWIFT, RTGS, payment hub, AML and their friends. I watched a lot of money leave, and it never once said goodbye.
Kuwait University
I ran infrastructure, engineering systems and computer labs for the College of Engineering & Petroleum. This is where I mastered the most powerful words in IT: have you tried turning it off and on again?
Modern Academy, Cairo
I went to high school in Egypt, then on to Modern Academy, where I led my graduation project team and we earned an A+. They were good years. I came back to Kuwait in 2006, and the A+ came with me.
The Workshop
- Rah'al: Muslim prayer times, nearby mosques, Quran and azkar. It always finds the Qibla, even when I can’t find my car keys.
- Rotta: a navigation app that uses AI to calculate the best route, because “trust me, I know a shortcut” stopped working.
- Health: my Garmin data in one place, with AI food logging to keep my health on the right track. It has seen what I eat, and it’s disappointed.
My Hobbies
Outside work I’m usually working on my apps or learning a new technology, and I read when I find the time. I also keep fit at the gym, mostly to earn my next visit to Food Street.
Food Street
Coffee comes first, and nothing is open for discussion until then. After that, give me Italian food or a good plate of meat. Salad is welcome to watch.
The Airport
Travel is one of my favourite things, so there’s always a plane ready to leave. No queues, no baggage fees, and every seat is a window seat.
World Tour
This is my world tour. I love to travel, so I went from Rome to Kuala Lumpur and brought the best sights back, all conveniently within walking distance. Explore as long as you like, then take the plane home. No visa needed.
Contacts
- LinkedIn: View my profile
- Mobile: +965 909 21101
- WhatsApp: Message me
- Website: about.wsaleh.com