Elie
Hannouch

Senior Product & Architecture Manager

Driving large-scale digital transformation programs for governments and enterprises.

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Experience & Impact

Leading large-scale digital transformation programs across governments, enterprises, and communities

Senior Product & Architecture Manager

Netways

Full-timeAug 2023 - PresentBeirut, Lebanon

Lead large-scale government and federal digital transformation initiatives, combining enterprise architecture, process re-engineering, and no-code product innovation. Drive modernization across multiple domains, enabling faster, compliant, and citizen-centric service delivery.

Architected enterprise platforms across diverse government and federal domains, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and regulatory compliance
Redesigned & re-engineered 300+ mission-critical workflows, driving efficiency, compliance, and operational transparency
Directed 70+ cross-functional professionals across agile product, architecture, DevOps, and QA squads

Senior Product Portfolio Manager

FlowOn (Netways Group)

Full-timeAug 2023 - PresentDelaware, USA

At FlowOn, I lead the product portfolio with a mission to make software creation as intuitive as expressing an idea. By advancing the Requirements-as-Code philosophy and enabling citizen development, I drive platforms that simplify complexity, enhance collaboration, and leverage automation and AI.

Built a portfolio of no-code engines (BPM, API Builder, BRE, BPA orchestration) that empower citizen developers and business analysts to configure processes, rules, and integrations without writing code
Championed Requirements-as-Code, embedding compliance, regulations, and business logic directly into configurable frameworks, reducing misalignment between policy and execution
Enabled citizen development practices across federal programs, shortening service rollout times and shifting innovation from IT bottlenecks to business-led digital delivery

Technical Author

Packt

ContractJul 2023 - PresentEngland, United Kingdom

Selected by Packt and MongoDB to co-author the official MongoDB 7.0 Mastery book, shaping the global reference for professionals and enterprises adopting MongoDB at scale.

Delivered enterprise-ready insights on performance optimization, advanced indexing, scalability, and distributed workloads
Positioned the book as a worldwide standard resource for architects, developers, and organizations modernizing applications with MongoDB
Bridged deep technical concepts with practical implementation, making complex database strategies accessible for real-world enterprise use

Engineering Manager & Advisor

Techlarious SARL

Full-timeJan 2021 - Aug 2024Beirut, Lebanon

Lead the architecture and delivery of Techlarious's next-gen Educational SaaS platform, building scalable learning, subscription, and community engines that redefine digital education across MENA.

Designed and scaled platform architecture to enterprise-grade standards, ensuring performance, security, and seamless adoption
Integrated subscription, learning, and community modules, creating unified learner and instructor experiences
Directed cross-functional squads, embedding a product-first culture and SaaS best practices in scalability, reliability, and user engagement

Speaking & Community

International conferences across 7 countries

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Speaking Events
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Countries
5,000+
Attendees Reached
5+
Community Groups

Global Speaking Journey

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Lebanon

90

Events Delivered

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Turkey

2

Events Delivered

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Dubai

2

Events Delivered

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Qatar

2

Events Delivered

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India

2

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UK

2

Events Delivered

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Tunisia

2

Events Delivered

Community & Dev Rel

Building communities, empowering developers, and advancing technology ecosystems globally

MongoDB Champion

MongoDB Inc.Mar 2023 – Present

Recognized as a MongoDB Community Champion (global program, <1% of applicants accepted), for advancing database innovation and ecosystem growth.

Delivered workshops, talks, and mentoring sessions

Empowered 500+ technologists with expertise in performance, scalability, and modern workloads

Founder & Leader – MongoDB User Group

MongoDB Inc.2021 – Present

Founded and scaled the MongoDB User Group in Lebanon, organizing 100+ workshops, events, and community sessions.

Built a local ecosystem of developers, architects, and enterprises

Represented the MUG at global MongoDB conferences and community programs

Organizer – Cloud Native Community Group

CNCFJun 2023 – Present

Established and lead local CNCF community programs, promoting cloud-native practices, Kubernetes, and DevOps adoption.

Organize events, technical sessions, and collaborations

Mentor developers and architects in leveraging cloud-native technologies for scalable, resilient systems

Software Engineering & Product Mentor

ADPListJan 2023 – Present

Mentor aspiring and early-career professionals worldwide on software engineering, product management, and career growth.

Top 10% contributor in Lebanon with 100% mentee satisfaction

Support 12%+ entry-level technologists, fostering the next generation of leaders

Additional Community Leadership

GDSC Mentor

GoogleJun 2022 – Apr 2024

Mentored Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) leaders and members across Lebanon, guiding students in software engineering, cloud, and product innovation.

GDG Organizer

GoogleSep 2021 – Present

Organized GDG community events across Lebanon, building bridges between developers, startups, and enterprises. Curated sessions on cloud, mobile, and AI technologies.

GDSC Founder & Lead

GoogleJul 2021 – Jul 2022

Established Lebanon's first Google Developer Student Club, growing a vibrant student developer community. Hosted workshops and hackathons empowering students.

Skills & Expertise

Technical proficiency across product management, architecture, and development

Product & Architecture

  • Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
  • Enterprise Architecture & Domain-Driven Design
  • Business Process Re-engineering (BPMN, IT4IT)
  • No-Code/Low-Code Platforms (BPM, API Builder, BRE, BPA)

Cloud & DevOps

  • Cloud-Native & DevOps (Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD)
  • API Design & Integration Patterns (REST, GraphQL)
  • Agile & Multi-Track Delivery Leadership

Data & Development

  • Data Modeling & Database Performance (MongoDB, SQL)
  • AI/ML Integration & Automation
  • JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Java, C++

Languages

  • Arabic – Native
  • English – Fluent / Professional Proficiency
  • French – Intermediate / Working Proficiency

Certifications & Development

Continuous learning across AI, cloud, product leadership, and specialized domains

Technology & Product Leadership

  • Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era – Microsoft
  • Microsoft AI Product Manager – Microsoft
  • AI Product & Process Excellence – Starweaver
  • Strategic Technology Management – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Customer-Centric IT Strategy – University of Virginia
  • Digital Transformation – Boston Consulting Group
  • Scaling Product and Processes – IE University – Business School
  • Building Culture in a Scale Up – IE University – Business School

Data, Cloud & Engineering

  • Dark Data Migration and Architecture – Arizona State University
  • Systems Engineering and Program Management – University of Colorado Boulder
  • Software Processes and Agile Practices – University of Alberta
  • Remote Team Management – GitLab
  • Google Project Management Certificate – Google & Coursera
  • Google Data Analytics – Google & Coursera
  • Google IT Support Certificate – Google & Coursera
  • Google IT Automation Certificate – Google & Coursera

MongoDB University Certifications

19+ official technical badges

  • Diagnostic Thinking
  • MongoDB for JavaScript Developers
  • Authentication & Authorization
  • The MongoDB Aggregation Framework
  • Atlas Security
  • Data Modeling

Specialized Domains

  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance – Duke University
  • Blockchain and Business – INSEAD
  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain – University of Colorado Boulder
  • Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management & Governance – Macquarie University

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