
Mustafa Zaidi
@mustafazaidi
Technology leader and co-founder at GEEKRUNNER CO., launched an agentic AI marketplace across 4 countries.
What I'm looking for
At GEEKRUNNER CO., I launched an agentic AI-powered, two-way on-demand marketplace across 4 countries. I built the platform end to end, including a WhatsApp-based generative AI agent, a mobile app for gig workers, backend APIs, and an operations portal.
At SEEZ, I developed a generative AI chatbot for the automotive industry using RAG and prompt engineering. It went live across 10+ countries and achieved US$1 million in ARR in 4 months.
At SOCAR M OBILITYMALAYSIA, I developed shared mobility platforms including SOCAR and Trevo, launched in Malaysia and Indonesia. The platforms grew to over 2 million registered users, while I grew the technology team from 10 to 50.
Earlier at Honeywell and GE Healthcare, I worked across connected-home products, automation, and healthcare technology. My work included leading global software engineering programs, launching cloud and remote service platforms, and advancing software development practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-founder & CTO
Geekrunner Co.
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Launched an agentic AI-powered on-demand marketplace across 4 countries using pre-seed funding. Built the end-to-end gig economy platform within 90 days.
Fractional CTO
Independent Consultant
Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)
Devised global product strategy for a UK-based Data, AI and Tech consultancy. Led technical engagement with GCC banking clients using an agile, prototype-driven approach.
VP Engineering
Seez
May 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Developed a world-leading consumer-facing generative AI chatbot for the automotive industry using RAG and prompt engineering, achieving $1 million ARR in 4 months.
Chief Technology Officer
Blue Onion Ltd.
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 (4 months)
Responsible for building and maintaining a FinTech platform focused on ESG investments. Went live with product for first users within 30 days and launched a new mobile app initiative.
Chief Technology Officer
SOCAR Mobility Malaysia
Jul 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 2 months)
Developed world-class shared mobility platforms including SOCAR and Trevo, launched in Malaysia and Indonesia with over 2 million users. Grew tech team from 10 to 50 and introduced big data and machine learning.
Chief Technology Officer
B60 Apps
Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 (3 months)
Led all development projects, defined technology roadmap, hired and mentored development team globally, and established lean and agile processes for rapid application development.
Director of Development
B60 Apps
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (11 months)
Successfully delivered 8 mobile app development projects with a total budget of £500,000, delivering margins over 30% for 2018.
Founder & Director
Taq Teq Sàrl
Oct 2015 - Sep 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Developed and launched Tappy Alphabet, a children's learning mobile app for iOS and Android, reaching top 100 in Education on Amazon App Store. Responsible for entire business operation including marketing, design, development, and supplier management.
Established a center of excellence for iOS and Android mobile and tablet app development. Responsible for transitioning entire portfolio of Honeywell ACS mobile apps to the new COE.
Director Product Management
Honeywell Connected Home
Apr 2014 - Aug 2014 (4 months)
Stood up a global product management team driving smart home product management across mobile applications, cloud solutions and API services. Responsible for product management of Lyric and Total Connect mobile apps for IoT.
Global Technical Director
Honeywell International Sàrl
Dec 2011 - Mar 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Led $18 million of Software Engineering R&D across a portfolio of global automation products end-to-end from device through cloud. Led global deployment of NPI process and home automation SaaS solutions for North America and EMEA.
Global Technical Manager
Honeywell International Sàrl
Jul 2007 - Nov 2011 (4 years 4 months)
Led organization from CMMI Level 1 to Level 5 using advanced agile software development practices, affecting 500 engineers across 15 R&D sites. Defined strategies for global consolidation of software OEM technology and platforms.
Engineering Manager, Service Technology, Monitoring Solutions
Mar 2007 - Jun 2007 (3 months)
Managed a team in designing and developing service technology solutions on-board GE Healthcare Monitoring Solutions products globally. Mentored, coached the team and helped in career development.
Project Manager, Clinical Software Engineering Platforms
Jan 2005 - Feb 2007 (2 years 1 month)
Launched business-wide global cloud computing platform for remote and automated software updates to GE Healthcare products. Led development of Data Privacy and Security components including Authentication, Authorization, Auditing, Firewall and Virus Protection.
Developed next generation global remote service and diagnostics platform for GE Healthcare Products. Led two related programs through three major stage gates with full stakeholder acceptance.
Led system design effort of a program delivering $15MM of benefit. Involved web-based front-end application design and development and SOA integration with Oracle ERP and global mainframe service enterprise systems.
Managed a team of 15 software engineers in the development of a web-based service delivery application. Successfully led team to 3 major milestone releases on time, leading to $1.7MM of savings for the company.
Led a team of 10 software engineers in the development of a web-based service delivery application. Responsible for analysis, design, development and testing, and enforcing software process including reviews and defect tracking.
Drove business units to incorporate major broadband-based service productivity program into their plans and goals. Tracked execution of business unit plans to incorporate broadband connectivity into products.
Analyzed, designed and developed order fulfillment software for online order workflow automation using Java, ATG Dynamo, and UML.
Analyzed, designed and developed a service registry framework for Magnetic Resonance application development in a team environment using UML and Rational Rose C++ round trip engineering.
Designed and developed user-interface functionality for a web-based asset reporting system using User Centered Design methodology in a team environment using graphical design, JavaScripting and HTML.
Lead Systems Engineer (Graduate Assistant)
Embry-Riddle Laboratories
Aug 1997 - May 1999 (1 year 9 months)
Led a multi-disciplinary team of graduate students in the development of a proprietary in-flight data collection/interactive playback system. Responsible for analysis, design and development of systems in a rapid prototype environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Software Engineering, Software Engineering
1997 - 1999
Master of Software Engineering degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, completed in 1999.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science, Aviation Technology
1992 - 1996
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology with specialization in Avionics Technology, graduated Magna Cum Laude.
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