Minly
Mohamed El-Shinnawy has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Their most recent position was at Minly, where they served as Co-founder & CTO from July 2022, and previously as Co-founder & CEO from June 2020 to July 2022.
Prior to this, Mohamed worked at Pixelogic Media as the Managing Director from January 2017 to May 2020. Mohamed played a crucial role in overseeing business operations and providing strategic leadership for the company. Mohamed was involved in the launch of various digital distribution platforms such as Apple TV+, Disney+, NBC Peacock, Quibi, and CBS All Access.
In 2006, Mohamed co-founded Emerge Technology, a software development company specializing in technology solutions for the entertainment industry. Mohamed served as Co-founder & CTO and was responsible for managing a team of software engineers. Their contributions included developing Blu-ray disc embedded software, authoring tools, and preparing content for digital distribution and streaming services.
Prior to co-founding Emerge Technology, Mohamed worked as a Technical Consultant at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where they provided support for the Blu-PrintTM Blu-ray Disc authoring solution and consulted on system architecture definition and workflow processes from 2006 to 2011.
Before that, they worked at IBM as a Software Engineer - Solution Developer for a year in 2005, and at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology as a Technical Consultant for a brief period in the same year.
Mohamed began their career as an R&D Engineer at QuickTel in 2004.
Overall, Mohamed's work experience showcases their expertise in technology solutions, software development, and leadership roles in the media and entertainment industry.
From 1999 to 2004, Mohamed El-Shinnawy attended Cairo University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering.
Minly
Minly is an online platform for celebrities and fans to connect through a new form of personalized experiences. Minly makes impossible connections possible. They help bridge the gap between celebrities and their fans.With so many people facing unprecedented hardships today, Minly helps give fans access to unforgettable experiences from theirfavorite stars.Minly is a platform where fans can request personalized video shoutouts from their favorite actors, singers, athletes, influencers, and more. Fans can surprise their friends or loved ones for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or just because.Minly’s positive impact doesn’t end here — we have also partnered with a few local non-profit organizations focused on feeding, development, and social development in the region.Minly Ltd. provides the Minly service – website, iOS, and Android apps – to users in the Middle East region and globally.