Ahmed Sharif

Hello! I'm Ahmed Sharif

I’m CTO at Sandsoft Games, Formerly at Meta, EA, and Sony. As I navigate the evolving landscape of interactive entertainment and digital innovation, dive into my world of game-changing ideas and trends shaping our digital tomorrow.

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Building Next generation Gaming Company in Middle East

As the Chief Technology Officer at Sandsoft, our commitment to crafting and publishing mobile games resonates with a global audience. With an existing portfolio of popular titles and a pipeline of exciting new games in development, we consistently offer fresh and engaging experiences to our players. Our ambition is to broaden our impact, delivering our distinct style of entertainment to an ever-growing community worldwide.

previously at:

Head of AR, VR, Mataverse Platform

Sep 2020 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs

Facebook

Senior Engineering Manager

Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 · 6 mos

Senior Technical Director

Jul 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

And 13 other roles in various Tech and Media Companies.

Professional Background

With nearly two decades of trailblazing experience in consumer electronics, software engineering, and game development, I am dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for millions of players worldwide.

A Rich Tapestry of Industry Leadership

1. Empowering Next-Gen Experiences in AR/VR and AAA Gaming

My journey has been marked by leadership roles across globally recognized companies. At Sandsoft, my focus is on guiding the vision, strategy, and execution of game development and technologies, spanning multiple platforms and genres.

Meta: As the Head of AR/VR and Metaverse Automation and Platform Engineering, I pioneered the development ecosystem of the future, orchestrating a global function across the UK, Europe, and the US.

Electronic Arts (EA): As Technical Director for North Sea, I spearheaded Ghost Games and Criterion Studios, leading AAA titles like “Need for Speed: Heat” and “Battlefield V: War in the Pacific.”

2. Revolutionizing Gaming and AR/VR Technologies

I have been instrumental in architecting and evolving commercial game engines like Frostbite Engine, TagEngine, and PhyreEngine. My work extends to multiplayer social games like Horizon Worlds and mobile casual titles such as Pearls Peril.

In the VR/AR domain, I’ve played a crucial role in launching global products like PSVR1, Quest 2, Quest Pro, and Ray-ban Stories. My tenure at Sony R&D was marked by significant contributions to the PSVita, PS4, and PS4 Pro, focusing on rendering libraries, profiler tools, and operating system components.

3. Strategizing for the Future of Software and Gaming

My expertise isn’t just in technology but also in building high-performance organizations. I bring a deep understanding of software businesses, mobile and AAA gaming, platform development, digital monetization strategies, and ecosystem technologies.

4. Contributing to the Broader Technology Conversation

Outside the office, my passion for technology finds its expression in writing. I have published papers and have forthcoming books on a range of tech topics, including animation rendering, automation infrastructure systems, VR technology, and platform localization. My contributions have been recognized with several awards.

Join me on this exciting journey as we redefine the boundaries of gaming and technology. Let’s create the future, together.

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