Jafar Mohammed

Vice President of Software Engineering at Vengo Labs

Jafar Mohammed is the Vice President of Software Engineering at Vengo Labs, a position he has held since October 2014. Vengo Labs is a startup based in New York City that focuses on integrating retail opportunities and brand engagement through innovative hardware and software solutions. In his role, Mohammed manages a team of software engineers, collaborates with major consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and creative agencies, and oversees the execution of live campaigns while developing next-generation software for Vengo's platforms.

Before becoming Vice President, he served as a Senior Engineer at Vengo Labs from January 2013 to October 2014, and as a Software Developer from May 2012 to January 2013. His early career includes founding AJ Apps, where he developed an Android app for calculating daily Muslim prayer times, achieving significant downloads and a high rating. Jafar holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Graduate Certification in Systems Engineering from the University of Central Florida.1

Experience

Vice President of Software Engineering at Vengo Labs (October 2014 - Present)

Senior Engineer, Vengo Labs (January 2013 - October 2014), Software Developer, Vengo Labs (May 2012 - January 2013), Founder and Co-Owner, AJ Apps (December 2011 - February 2014), Software Developer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (August 2007 - May 2008)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics Concentration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2004 - 2008), Graduate Certification in Systems Engineering, University of Central Florida (2009 - 2011)