CAREEM
Adopting scalable and reliable technology for success With this expansion comes the introduction of new technologies . As Head of IT Infrastructure Ahmed understands the scope of technology that can support Careem with its growth .
Keen not to choose ones not aligned with the company ’ s mission and goal , Ahmed explained how Careem is adaptive to avoid limiting itself to what the company can achieve .
“ We are a company born in the cloud and we have a team that is quite passionate about technology ”
He explained : “ We are a company that was born in the cloud and we have a team who is quite passionate about technology . However , we don ' t limit ourselves to a certain technology stack , whether that ' s open-source or whether that ' s existing cloud providers .”
He added : “ What we look for in the technology is its scalability , reliability and its ability to realise Careem ’ s vision . That ' s normally the kind of rationale which we use when looking to adopt new technologies .”
Developing the SuperApp to improve the lives of millions Looking to the future , Careem is focused on developing and perfecting its SuperApp .
“ We want it to be the SuperApp of the region ,” said Ahmed . Once fully developed , Careem ’ s SuperApp will act as the go-to place for many people looking for products and services in the region .
The development of this SuperApp supports the company ’ s mission to simplify and digitally transform the lives of people in the Middle East .
Adding to this , Careem is also expanding its mobility services and food delivery services . “ I think COVID made everybody realise that delivery services are a very integral part of the system . That ' s where we have a lot of focus and emphasis to expand on food delivery . We are also growing in the domain of payments .
Impassioned by the company ' s planned expansion , Ahmed said : “ There are quite a lot of exciting opportunities and a lot of exciting areas of growth where Careem is working .”
QASIM AHMED HEAD OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE , CAREEM technologymagazine . com 271