Nader Fares is a seasoned technologist with a wealth of experience in the IT industry. With a background in Computer Science, Nader has held various roles such as dev lead, software architect, and CTO throughout his career.
As the head of the technical department at BeatStars, Nader is responsible for driving innovation and leading a team of skilled technologists in exploring emerging technologies. He believes in agile methodologies, empowering his team members to succeed, and continuous improvement. Nader practices what he preaches on a daily basis, creating a culture of innovation and growth at BeatStars.
Nader's extensive experience working with development languages and frameworks, enterprise integration and design patterns, and software development life cycle (SDLC) processes such as test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) makes him a recognized expert in the field. His passion for technology and deep knowledge of the industry make him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to drive growth and achieve success through innovation.
Throughout his career, Nader has managed technical, distributed teams spanning across multiple countries, effectively managing and mentoring team members to achieve project objectives and drive innovation. He has led the successful overhaul of major products, resulting in significant increases in membership and revenue, driving growth and innovation through technology.
Nader has specialized in building cloud-based services using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and has taken official training to expand his knowledge, ensuring his expertise in developing and managing cloud-based services using AWS. He has collaborated with distributed teams to optimize project delivery efficiency and quality, including cross-functional teams, to ensure smooth project delivery.
In his free time, Nader enjoys sharing his knowledge and giving back to the community. He has volunteered as a computer programming teacher and has received recognition as a Microsoft Image Cup Finalist. Nader was also named CTO of one of the top 5 most innovative music companies of 2021 by Fast Company Magazine.