Alaa Tawalbeh

Fractional CTO & Technology Advisor at Independent

Jan 2023 – Present

• Working as an independent Fractional CTO, giving startups access to senior technology leadership without the need for a full-time executive hire
• Partnered with founders and leadership teams on product strategy, technology direction, team building, execution, and scaling
• Worked with Gulf-based startups across early-stage build-out and scale-up challenges
• Supported 6 startups to date across product, technology, and execution needs
• Helped founders shape ideas into MVP definitions, execution plans, and launch-ready products
• Advised on technology direction, hiring, team structure, and delivery processes
• Helped more mature startups improve execution, scale teams, and introduce structure without losing agility

Technology Director at eon Dental

Jan 2017 – Jan 2023

• Built the internal product and engineering capability from the ground up, reducing reliance on outsourced development
• Helped founders translate early business and product ideas into clear MVP definitions and executable delivery plans
• Led the launch and evolution of the core technology product, playing a key role in positioning the company for its $26 million funding round
• Built and scaled the technology organization to 30+ across engineering and QA
• Led key technology planning and operating decisions across product, architecture, hiring, onboarding, budgeting, vendor management, and delivery
• Introduced structure and governance to improve execution while maintaining agility
• Led cost and operating optimizations during COVID-19 to protect runway and maintain continuity

Project Manager / Solution Architect at Inspire for Solutions Development

Jan 2010 – Jan 2015

• Worked with small businesses to customize open-source solutions around their operational needs
• Led the engineering team and designed tailored solutions based on customer requirements
• Balanced technical fit, delivery practicality, and business goals

IT Manager at Arab Media Corporation (Arab Radio and TV, Jordan Media City)

Jan 2004 – Jan 2010

• Joined as Systems Engineer and progressed into IT Manager role
• Built a 15-person technology team across system administration, software development, and QA
• Established a centralized data center in Jordan to serve branches worldwide
• Created the in-house software development team responsible for tools that supported daily operations

Systems Engineer at Applied Science University

Jan 2003 – Jan 2004

• Systems engineering and administration

MCSE Course Instructor at Gardenia Management and Technology Solutions

Jan 2001 – Jan 2003

• Instructed MCSE certification courses

Technical Support Representative at International Integrated Solutions

Jan 1999 – Jan 2001

• Provided technical support services