Maha Mostafa
@mahamostafa
I build clear, user-centered digital products from strategy through launch.
What I'm looking for
At Intense Studio, I lead product execution end-to-end, translating business goals into scalable digital products through discovery, strategy, UX design, delivery, and iteration.
I've spent 7+ years building fintech, SaaS, e-learning, consumer, healthcare, and digital payment products across Egypt, KSA, and the UAE. From EasyCash mobile-wallet flows and Saudi lending applications to SME credit products at LNDDO, I align founders, designers, and engineers around clear roadmaps, usable experiences, and disciplined delivery. I also design and launch responsive no-code products with Figma, Framer, and Webflow.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
In this role, I own product execution end-to-end, from discovery and strategy to UX design, delivery, and iteration.
I work closely with founders, designers, and developers to translate business goals into scalable digital products.
What I do:
-Lead product discovery, requirements definition, roadmap planning, and delivery.
-Act as Product Owner on client engagements, writing user stories and a
Product Manager | Product Designer | No-Code Developer
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Worked across fintech, SaaS, e-learning, community platforms, and travel products, owning the full product lifecycle from early discovery to launch, bridging product strategy, UX design, and no-code execution.
I specialize in turning ambiguous ideas into structured, scalable, and user-centered digital products.
What I did:
Led product initiatives across multiple industries and markets (Egypt, UA
Worked on fintech mobile applications focused on loan applications in Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Responsibilities:
Managed sprint planning, release management, and backlog prioritization
Translated business and client requirements into technical specifications
Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Created user personas, competitor analysis, and BRDs
Collaborated closely with UX and engineering te
Contributed to building EasyCash, a mobile wallet designed to simplify digital payments and transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Managed product backlog, sprint execution, and release planning
- Authored BRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Led UAT and coordinated issue resolution with engineering teams
- Worked closely with UX designers to simplify complex user flows and improve usability
Focused on feature delivery and agile execution for service-based digital products.
Responsibilities:
-Managed feature requests and backlog grooming
-Developed user stories and acceptance criteria
-Facilitated agile ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives)
-Ensured scope control, stakeholder communication, and on-time delivery.
Early-career role supporting product delivery in a healthcare platform.
Responsibilities:
-Supported backlog management and feature definition.
-Helped write user stories and acceptance criteria.
-Assisted in release planning and coordination.
-Worked closely with design and development teams.
Started my career leading agile delivery and team coordination.
Responsibilities:
-Led daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
-Tracked delivery progress, risks, and timelines.
-Prepared project documentation and status reports.
-Facilitated communication between teams and management.
Worked as a freelance Android developer, building and contributing to mobile applications using Java and Android SDK.
-Developed Android application features based on functional requirements.
-Implemented UI screens and basic application logic.
-Integrated APIs and handled data flow between front-end and back-end
-Collaborated with designers and other developers to translate designs into function
Active member of a university-based technical community focused on software development and technology learning.
-Participated in workshops and hands-on sessions covering programming fundamentals and software development concepts.
-Collaborated with peers on small technical projects and learning initiatives.
-Engaged in knowledge-sharing sessions around emerging technologies and best practices.
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Education
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Tremoloo
User Experience
2021 - 2021
Egybyte
ITIL Foundation 4, Computer Software Technology/Technician
2020 - 2020
Egybyte
ITIL Foundation, Computer Software Technology/Technician
2020 - 2020
Earned the ITIL Foundation certification, gaining knowledge in IT service management best practices.
Russian Cultural Center
Diploma Degree, Mobile Android Development
2018 - 2018
Future Academy - Higher Future Institute For Specialized Technological Studies
Bachelor's Degree Of Computer Science , Computer Science
2013 - 2017
Future Academy - Higher Future Institute For Specialized Technological Studies
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
2013 - 2017
Pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, building a strong foundation in software development and technology.
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