
Loubna Akermouch
Senior Engineering & Security Lead
Salaire / Taux journalier
American Fork, Utah 84003, États-Unis
Freelance
À distance uniquement
Langues
À propos
Introduction
Engineering leader and serial entrepreneur with 10+ years building secure, scalable systems and founding successful companies. Co-founded Autograph and zMassWord, plus extensive experience at enterprise companies including Nike-acquired Datalogue. I help businesses grow through strategic engineering leadership, security expertise, and product development.
Expérience de travail
Co-founder - Engineering & Security Lead
Autograph
oct. 2023 - Présent
3 ans 1 mois
À distance
Growing companies struggle with outdated headcount planning, relying on static spreadsheets that become obsolete the moment they're shared. Autograph solves this with real-time workforce visibility that keeps Finance, People Ops, and leadership aligned on the same live data. Smart forecasting and scenario modeling capabilities let teams model "what-if" situations from hire timing and compensation changes to attrition scenarios, ensuring every workforce decision is backed by current, accurate data. • Delivered rapid MVP development - Architected and shipped production-ready application in under 8 weeks, securing 5 initial design partners • Drove technical product strategy - Led roadmap prioritization sessions with product and design, resulting in focusing on high-value features and realizing that we needed to change our value proposition. • Built and scaled design system - Architected and implemented a modular design system from scratch using React and TypeScript, enabling consistent UI across the product and reducing frontend development time by 30%. Collaborated closely with design/product to ensure pixel-perfect execution. • Built enterprise-grade integrations - Architected seamless HRIS/ATS connections (Finch, Merge, Greenhouse) eliminating 15+ hours of manual data entry per client per month • Executed strategic technical pivots - Successfully re-architected entire codebase during company pivot reducing technical debt by 60% • Established security compliance - Implemented SOC-2 Type I & II compliance frameworks, enabling sales conversations with large prospects • Leading engineering team - Led 3 europe-based Intermediate/Senior contractors focusing on code quality, technical growth through code reviews and technical mentoring Stack: ReactJs, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Render, (Highcharts library)
AbstractOps
août 2020 - oct. 2024
4 ans 3 mois
Remote, Oregon 97458, États-Unis
Advisor
févr. 2024 - oct. 2024
9 mois
Remote, Oregon 97458, États-Unis
Engineering
août 2020 - mars 2024
3 ans 8 mois
Remote, Oregon 97458, États-Unis
AbstractOps streamlines multi-state business operations by automating state registrations, employment documentation, compliance notifications, and annual filings across all 50 states. The platform centralizes state account management, enabling businesses to register for payroll taxes in any jurisdiction with just a few clicks while maintaining full compliance visibility. With expert support available on-demand and a proven track record serving 300+ clients nationwide, AbstractOps eliminates the complexity of interstate business operations. • Built and Scaled secure architecture for growth - Designed and implemented data infrastructure supporting 300+ clients across the US • Automated manual processes - Built intelligent document ingestion pipeline using ML-powered extraction(90% reduction in manual effort) • Achieved security compliance - Led SOC-2 Type I & II certification process, implementing security controls that enabled $1M+ in enterprise deals • Optimized development velocity - Streamlined design-to-code pipeline through component library and automated testing, doubling feature delivery speed from 1.5 week to 3 days average • Mentored engineering team - Guided 4 intermediate developers through code reviews and technical mentoring Stack: ReactJs, TypeScript, Go, PostgreSQL, Docker, Render
Engineering
Datalogue
oct. 2017 - juil. 2020
2 ans 10 mois
À distance
Datalogue built the definitive enterprise data integration platform, solving the industry's longstanding challenge of balancing usability with enterprise requirements. As the only solution combining analytics self-service simplicity with comprehensive data integration, management, and governance capabilities, Datalogue enabled seamless data warehouse operations regardless of technical expertise. The platform's enterprise credibility was validated through partnerships with Fortune 100 leaders: Charter, Airbus, and Johnson & Johnson, before Nike recognized its strategic value through acquisition in 2021. • Improved enterprise client performance - Optimized dashboard architecture for Fortune 500 clients (Airbus, Johnson & Johnson etc.) (50% improvement) • Implemented zero-downtime deployments - Built CI/CD pipelines enabling daily releases with automated testing • Delivered cross-stack features - Shipped 25+ features across React frontend, Python CLI tools, and Scala backend services, maintaining consistent code quality and performance standards • Enhanced security posture - Conducted security audits using OWASP Top 10 framework, identifying and resolving 15+ critical vulnerabilities Stack: React, TypeScript, Scala, Python, PostgreSQL, Jenkins
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
zMassWord {Groupe MW Inc}.
janv. 2016 - mars 2018
2 ans 3 mois
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
zMassWord revolutionized password security with a patented dynamic generation system that eliminates traditional password storage vulnerabilities. Unlike conventional password managers, zMassWord generates unique, secure passwords on-demand using proprietary algorithms: passwords are never stored, cached, or transmitted. Users need only remember two master credentials to access unlimited, cryptographically strong passwords across all platforms and accounts, creating an unhackable password ecosystem. • Secured intellectual property - Invented and patented innovative password generation algorithm (Patent #WO2017093917), creating defensible competitive moat • Built scalable technical infrastructure - Developed Chrome extension and backend with >95% uptime and sub-200ms response times • Won recognition and funding - Secured $25K in university funding and won 3 innovation awards Stack: Node.js, React, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Chrome Extension APIs
Bentley Systems
mai 2015 - mai 2016
1 an 1 mois
Québec, QC, Canada
Software Engineer - Security , IT Product Security
janv. 2016 - mai 2016
5 mois
Québec, QC, Canada
• Strengthened application security - Conducted penetration testing across 5+ enterprise applications, identifying and mitigating 13+ high-risk vulnerabilities before production deployment • Automated security workflows - Built automated security testing suite reducing manual review time • Established secure coding standards - Mentored 8+ developers across C#, Java, and JavaScript teams on security best practices • Improved security posture - Led implementation of security scanning tools and processes, improving overall security compliance rating from 7.2 to 9.4 Stack: C#, Java, JavaScript, Penetration Testing Tools, Static Analysis
IT Product security intern
mai 2015 - déc. 2015
8 mois
Québec, QC, Canada
• pentest Bentley’s cloud platform • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities • Coordinate with the team’s “defenders” to improve the security of Bentley's products
Java developer ; Natural language understanding -- R&D , NLP Research
Nuance Communications
sept. 2014 - déc. 2014
4 mois
Mexico, District fédéral, Mexique
- Implement grammars and annotate examples: grxml , owl - Update JAVA application to support new grammars: Swing - Implement regression tests and analyze results
Software Engineer Intern
Cognicap
sept. 2013 - déc. 2013
4 mois
Rabat, Maroc
- Analyze client's needs - Develop a multilayer web application using: Maven, Java , HTML , CSS , thymeleaf , jQuery, Mongo , Spring MVC , Spring Security , Hibernate, Cloudinary. - Develop shell scripts for automated deployment
Programmer analyst -- Savings and Retirement
Standard Life
janv. 2013 - mai 2013
5 mois
Mexico, District fédéral, Mexique
Contribute to the saving and retirement web application with an MVC architecture ( JAVA/J2EE) by adding new features
Programmer analyst
Standard Life
mai 2012 - août 2012
4 mois
Mexico, District fédéral, Mexique
-Develop, test and debug applications. -Enhance existing applications according to specifications. -Develop Web applications in accordance with customer requirements.
Formation
Université de Sherbrooke
Masters of engineering
2017 - 2020
3 ans 1 mois
Thesis: Application of Ethereum Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: Securing patient data of Quebec's health system
Université de Sherbrooke
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
2010 - 2015
5 ans 1 mois