Officers | IIBA® Egypt Chapter
Meet our chapter officers who are volunteering to support the Business Analysis community in Egypt as well as in the whole Arab region as much as they can.
President
Yasser Talat
Business Analysis Consultant and Coach, holder of CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), AAC (Agile Analysis Certified) and CPOA (Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis) with more than 21 years of experience in the Information Technology Sector, of which more than 14 years in the Business Analysis field.
Worked for many companies in Egypt including local and international companies and exposed to many types of business, e.g. Electrical Components Management, Stock Markets Information Exchange, Governmental Services and e-payment Solutions. Currently working as a Business Analysis Consultant and Coach for corporates and individuals. Over the past years conducted Business Analysis Training and coaching for multiple groups and helped many individuals pass their Business Analysis certification exams successfully.
Vice President (VP) Finance
Muhammad Zaki
Senior Product Owner, holder of CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) and PSPO (Professional Scrum Product Owner) with +3 years of experience in different industries (Fin-tech & Ed-tech mainly).
Graduated from Cairo University - Faculty of Engineering, Systems & Biomedical Engineering Major. I’ve shifted my career from a biomedical engineer to a software engineer in the banking sector and by 2020, I started my Business Analysis career and since then, I’m still discovering new things in the field everyday.
Muhammad acts as our operations director and facilitates the smooth work of the Board as the secretary.
Vice President (VP) Communications & Marketing
Ahmed Maghawry
Technology professional with a background that spans software engineering, software development, business analysis, academic lecturing, and scientific research. Throughout his career, Ahmed has worked across a variety of domains—including digital transformation, FinTech, artificial intelligence, and requirements engineering—bringing together practical experience and academic depth.
He thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and business. He applies Agile and Scrum methodologies to deliver value-driven solutions, while also leveraging enterprise architecture principles through TOGAF to ensure alignment between IT and business goals. His approach to problem-solving is deeply rooted in quality and efficiency, drawing on methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
As a lecturer and researcher, He focuses on advancing the field of software engineering by exploring modern practices, mentoring future professionals, and contributing to academic publications. Whether He is building systems, analyzing requirements, designing enterprise architectures, or guiding teams, He is driven by a strong belief in technology’s potential to create meaningful, measurable impact.
Vice President (VP) Professional Development
Taghrid Mahdy
Senior business analyst who is always fascinated by the power of analysis. After my graduation from Cairo university, computer engineering. I began my journey in the software industry as a software developer then later driven by my eagerness to learn more about the business side, I shifted my career to the business analysis field. After which,I started holding online meetups for the practitioners of the field to know each other.
Over the past years, in which I managed digital transformation projects and projects related to public and private sectors. I learned that building a community of enthusiastic analysts where we can share knowledge and expertise is crucial for the future of the software industry in general.
Taghrid is responsible for driving the Chapter's professional development agenda and activities.
