Zaid Altahat

About Zaid Altahat

As the Founder of Zetaton and an Associate Professor at UW Parkside, I bring over 25…

Experience

1. Entrepreneur

   Zetaton

   Aug 2018 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   As the founder of Zetaton.com, Sydetasker.com, and Ridewyze.com, I have had the privilege of leading and growing innovative companies that are making significant impacts.Zetaton.comAt Zetaton, we specialize in developing cutting-edge software solutions that help businesses thrive in the digital age. Our portfolio showcases a diverse range of successful projects across multiple industries, from mobile apps to enterprise-level software systems. We work with mobile (native, Flutter, and React Native), web (React, Angular, Nextjs), Desktop (native and Electron), Databases (Firebase, Supabase, MySql, PostgreSQL), Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), Automation (Jira, GitHub).Sydetasker.comSydetasker is a revolutionary platform that connects people with local service providers, making it easier for users to find trusted professionals for their everyday needs. We used Flutter, React, and Firebase.Ridewyze.comRidewyze is dedicated to transforming the ride-hailing industry by offering a more inclusive and efficient solution for both drivers and passengers. Apps similar to Uber and Lyft.Key Responsibilities- Strategic Leadership: Spearheading the overall vision and strategy for each company- Product Development: Overseeing the design and development- Business Growth: Driving business growth through marketing initiatives, and partnerships- Team Building: Building and leading a team to achieving our mission and vision- Customer Engagement: Fostering strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver exceptional value.Achievements- Successfully launched and scaled multiple tech startups from the ground up- Built a diverse portfolio of clients and partners, establishing a strong market presence- Developed proprietary technologies that have been recognized for innovation and excellence.As a serial entrepreneur, I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. Technology is my passion.

Education

• Jordan University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering

  1987 — 1992

• Northeastern Illinois University

  MS, Computer Science

  1997 — 1999

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Ph.D, Computer Science

  2004 — 2010

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Unix
• Sql
• Linux
• C++
• C
• Computer Security
• Telecommunications
• Perl
• Embedded Systems
• Integration
• Clearcase
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Embedded Software
• Computer Science
• Java
• Object Oriented Design
• Product Management
• Software Engineering
• Networking
• Testing
• Software Design
• Software Development
• Scrum