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JAN REHAN

Director of Software Engineering
18.3 yrs experienceComputer Software
Jan 2024

The move

MoveASML → Seera Group
TitleDesign Engineer → Director of Engineering
LocationDresden → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveYes · Germany → United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE14.5
Total experience18.3 years
Seera Group headcount1,001-5,000 employees
Seera Group industryTravel Arrangements
Seera Group HQRiyadh, Riyadh
Seera Group typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Director of EngineeringJan 2024 — Present
    Seera Group· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Senior Engineering ManagerJan 2022 — Jan 2024
    Seera Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Engineering Manager | Technical LeadJun 2019 — Dec 2021
    Seera Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Design EngineerFeb 2019 — May 2019
    ASML· Dresden Area, Germany
  5. Senior Software EngineerApr 2016 — Jan 2019
    Intigral· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Software EngineerNov 2012 — Apr 2016
    emaratech (formely Datel)· United Arab Emirates
  7. Analyst ProgrammerJun 2011 — Nov 2012
    SwipeZoom· United Arab Emirates
  8. Senior Software EngineerSep 2009 — Jul 2011
    Ascertia· Pakistan
  9. Software EngineerSep 2007 — Aug 2009
    i2c Inc.· Pakistan

Education

Top skills

HibernateCSSStrutsProduct DevelopmentCommunicationJavaScript

About

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYTechnology leader with 16+ years of experience building and scaling high performing engineering teams across travel, fintech, payments, immigration system, and enterprise platforms. Currently serving as Director of Engineering at Almosafer (Seera Group), heading digital technology across multiple countries(UAE, KSA, Jordan)Proven track record in driving product & technology strategy, leading distributed teams, and delivering scalable, high availability platforms. Strong ability to bridge business, product, and engineering to execute complex initiatives including payments, fraud, user management, loyalty ecosystems, and strategic partnerships.LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS• Heading Digital Technology Unit across UAE, KSA, and Jordan• Leading multiple engineering teams (40+

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