Ahmed Riyad is a seasoned software leader and CEO with 11 years of experience building and scaling web applications and data analytics products, currently leading Layout.dev after its acquisition by Incorta. He progressed from frontend engineer to Director of Engineering at Incorta, blending deep hands-on expertise in React/Angular UI architecture with strategic leadership in delivering real-time analytics experiences. Known for coaching high-performing teams, he drives end-to-end ownership across development, testing, and deployment while fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning. Based in Cairo, he combines startup agility with enterprise delivery, having led cross-functional initiatives that translate complex data needs into intuitive user interfaces. An avid learner with a React Nanodegree and a history of stepping into founding/executive roles, he pairs technical depth with an operator’s mindset to turn product vision into measurable outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Thanwya, Amma, Thanwya, Amma at El-Nasr School
React Nanodegree, React Nanodegree at Udacity
B.Sc., Computer Engineering, B.Sc., Computer Engineering at Cairo University
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Ahmed Riyad - CEO at Layout.dev (Acquired by Incorta)