Karim Fanous

Karim Fanous is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at StrongDM, a company that focuses on secure access management for infrastructure. He has a significant background in engineering and product management, where he coaches and mentors both established technology companies and startups to enhance their operational effectiveness.

In his role at StrongDM, he has notably scaled his international engineering team from 10 to 80 members, demonstrating his leadership capabilities in managing large teams and complex projects.12 His expertise also extends to risk management and navigating uncertainties in engineering processes, which he shares through various platforms including podcasts and LinkedIn posts.23

Fanous is active on LinkedIn under the username karimfan, where he engages with a professional community, sharing insights and articles related to technology and engineering leadership.1