Summary
Ilyas Bakouch is a startup-minded technology leader, founder and CEO serving as a fractional CTO and cloud strategist, with 15+ years of experience building and scaling cloud-native products from MVP to eight-figure revenue. Based in Montreal, he has led cross-functional teams across Canada to achieve product-market fit, modernize platforms, and accelerate business velocity. He brings deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, software architecture, and people leadership, translating ambitious visions into secure, scalable, and profitable digital products. In addition to guiding client ventures, he educates and builds community as a YouTube creator, "iLyas in The Cloud," reflecting a commitment to developer growth and knowledge-sharing. His career spans roles from AWS Senior Solutions Architect to senior technology leadership, with a track record of thriving in early-stage ambiguity and high-growth environments.
11 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Université de Lorraine
English, French