Tunis, Tunisia

AYOMohamed Rayen Gharbi

Software Engineer & Founder building tech for community impact

Computer Software Engineering graduate · Aspen Institute Fellow & U.S. State Dept. Alumnus · Founder of TechReach Tunisia & IT Team Member at Tunisian Space Association.

Mohamed Rayen Gharbi standing in a colourful Tunisian alleyway
Organizations & Affiliations
IaGenify LLC
The Aspen Institute
The Stevens Initiative
The Aspire Institute
Soliya
Tunisian Space Association (TUNSA)
e-Tasks Solutions
U.S. Department of State
IEEE
NASA
United Nations
Tunisair
Belden Inc.
Tunisian Red Crescent
Coursera
Hugging Face

About

Tunisia shaped how I build software.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering from the Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Mahdia (ISET Mahdia), where I developed a strong foundation in software development, artificial intelligence, and problem-solving.

Beyond software engineering, I actively contribute to initiatives that combine technology, education, and global collaboration. As the Founder of TechReach Tunisia, I am committed to expanding access to digital literacy and AI education for youth in rural and underserved communities.

Through international leadership and cross-cultural programs — including advancing to Phase II of the Aspen Institute JCSVEI Academy (supported by the U.S. Embassy Tunis), the MEPI Student Leaders Program, Soliya Global Circles, and the Aspire Leaders Program — I have strengthened my ability to collaborate across cultures, lead impactful projects, and turn ideas into sustainable solutions.

I believe the most transformative innovations emerge where technical excellence meets purpose, collaboration, and a global perspective.

Core Competencies & Top Skills

Threat AssessmentPeacebuildingGlobal PolicyFull-Stack EngineeringArtificial Intelligence & AgentsCross-Cultural Leadership

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Global fellows selected, Aspen Institute / Stevens Initiative

C1

Certified Advanced English (IELTS & EF SET)

9+

Professional certifications & technical credentials

5+

International fellowships & leadership programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Software Engineering

Sept 2023 – June 2026

Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Mahdia (ISET Mahdia)

Specialized in software engineering, distributed systems, mobile/web development, databases, and applied artificial intelligence.

Baccalaureate, Computer Science

Sept 2019 – June 2023

Rue de Russie High School, Tunis

Core fundamentals in computer science, algorithmic problem solving, software logic, and mathematics.

Languages
Arabic(Native)English(Professional Working · C1 Advanced)French(Professional Working)Spanish(Elementary)

Experience

Where I've worked

Engineering roles, plus the earlier jobs that taught me how organisations actually run.

  1. IaGenify LLC · Tunis, Tunisia logo

    Co-Founder & CEO

    IaGenify LLC · Tunis, Tunisia

    2026 – Presentiagenify.com

    Co-founded IaGenify LLC, a Wyoming-registered software company building one platform for AI agents: an agent with 110 built-in actions (files, terminal, live web, databases, media creation), durable workflows and a step-by-step execution trace, plus the cloud it runs on (databases, object storage, hosting), domains and mail, all under a single account and balance.

    • Lead company vision, product strategy, fundraising and execution; hands-on in the technical build.
    • Designed the product around control and trust: permission prompts before sensitive actions, per-answer budget ceilings, encrypted short-lived sessions and local-first files.
    • Shipped a freemium model (full agent free, paid plans from $12), with the product available in 7 languages (EN, FR, ES, PT, DE, AR, ZH) and an SDK and developer portal for builders.
  2. Intelligence Analyst Intern

    The Organisation for Threat Assessment and Peacebuilding (OTAP) · Canada (Remote)

    August 2026 – Present

    Conducting geopolitical intelligence analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and research to support evidence-based conflict prevention, threat assessment, and peacebuilding advisory.

    • Monitoring and analyzing regional political developments, security dynamics, and emerging threat indicators
    • Synthesizing open-source data into structured intelligence briefs and threat assessment reports
  3. Founder

    TechReach Tunisia

    July 2026 – Present

    Founded and leading an initiative dedicated to bridging the digital divide by expanding access to technology and artificial intelligence education for youth in rural and underserved communities across Tunisia.

    • Lead organizational vision, strategy, and partnerships with educational institutions, technology communities, and NGOs
    • Designing and implementing hands-on coding, AI workshops, mentorship pipelines, and community innovation programs
    • Overseeing development of the internal volunteer platform and tracking cohort impact
  4. JCSVEI Alumni Fellowship Academy — Phase II

    The Aspen Institute · Supported by U.S. Embassy Tunis

    July 2026 – Present

    Selected as one of the fellows advancing from Phase I to Phase II, designing and implementing a community action project connecting university student volunteers with rural Tunisian schools to deliver hands-on coding and AI education.

    • Working with a mentor and thematic cohort through the design thinking process, from project roadmap to on-the-ground implementation
    • Advancing civic engagement and educational equity with support from the U.S. Embassy Tunis
  5. The Aspen Institute JCSVEI Alumni Fellow

    The Aspen Institute · Stevens Initiative

    December 2025 – July 2026

    Selected as an Alumni Fellow for the 2026 cohort of the JCS Virtual Exchange Initiative, engaging in youth-led leadership and cross-cultural collaboration between the United States and the Middle East & North Africa.

    • Participated in virtual exchange, policy-focused dialogue, and community-driven initiatives
    • Contributed to creating spaces where young voices are amplified, ideas are exchanged, and meaningful, people-centered impact is made
  6. Cross-Platform Applications Developer (End-of-studies project)

    e-Tasks Solutions, Tunis

    Feb – June 2026

    Designed and shipped OuStay, a multi-tenant mobile hospitality and workspace marketplace, solo from schema to store-ready app.

    • MVC backend, MVVM frontend, 4 actor types, 18 user stories across 8 modules
    • React Native/Expo, NestJS/Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Prisma ORM, Stripe, Supabase, Docker
    • AI-powered Trip Planner built on an external AI API
    • 95% test coverage reached by Sprint 3
  7. Aspire Leaders Program Fellow

    Aspire Institute · Part-time (Remote)

    Feb 2026 – April 2026

    Participating in the Aspire Leaders Program (ALP) to develop leadership excellence, mentorship, and bias-for-action impact, building a diverse global network and tools for transformative community impact.

    • Engaged in world-class leadership development founded by Harvard Business School faculty
    • Fostered community excellence, global networking, and personal brand development for sustainable impact
  8. Administration & Sales (Summer Job)

    Les Héritiers Chourou

    Summers 2022 – 2025

    Seasonal summer role in client-facing sales and back-office administration — where I learned to listen first and manage fast-paced operational workflows.

  9. Computer Systems Developer

    Belden Inc., Tunis

    Jan – Feb 2025

    Supported industrial computer systems, manufacturing data flows, and internal process optimization tooling.

  10. Student Intern

    TUNISAIR, Ech-Charguia, Tunis

    Jan – Feb 2024

    IT support and technical infrastructure operations within Tunisia's national airline.

Projects

Things I've built

Products shipped end to end — architecture, code, tests and the boring deployment parts.

OuStay

End-of-studies project · 95% test coverage

Multi-tenant marketplace for short stays and workspaces: booking, payments, host dashboards and an AI trip planner in one mobile app.

React NativeExpoNestJSPostgreSQLPrismaRedisStripeDocker
Case study

TechReach Tunisia Platform

In progress

Tooling that matches volunteer mentors with rural youth centers and tracks cohorts, sessions and learning outcomes.

ReactSupabasePostgreSQL
Case study

DevRoad

Android App

Android application providing an interactive coding learning experience through lessons, flashcards and dynamic programming exercises.

KotlinAndroid SDKSQLite
Case study

SpaceTrash Hack: Revolutionizing Recycling on Mars

NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2025

Developed for the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge. A conceptual space engineering project and interactive web platform tackling waste management and scrap recycling on Mars using autonomous AI rovers to sustain future Martian colonies.

NASA Space AppsAutonomous AISpace ExplorationHTML/JS
Case study

SIRA CV Generator

Web App

An Angular web application that lets users build and export professional CVs through a smart, guided form with live preview and PDF export.

AngularTypeScriptNode.js
Case study

Student Management System

Full-Stack Web App

A PHP-based system to simplify management of student records, classes and attendance, featuring advanced PHP techniques, database integration and a clean Bootstrap UI.

PHPMySQLBootstrap
Case study

Training & honors

Training, fellowships & honors

Selective programs, trainings and recognitions that widened the map I work from.

Aspen Institute JCSVEI Alumni Fellowship Academy experience 1
Aspen Institute · Phase I & II

Aspen Institute JCSVEI Alumni Fellowship Academy

2025 – 2026
Leadership experience

Selected as an Alumni Fellow for the 2026 cohort of the JCS Virtual Exchange Initiative, engaging in youth-led leadership and cross-cultural collaboration between the US and MENA. Advanced to Phase II to execute a community action project supported by the U.S. Embassy Tunis.

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MEPI Student Leaders Program experience 1
U.S. Dept. of State

MEPI Student Leaders Program

2026
Leadership experience

Intensive leadership and civic engagement institute in the United States, cultivating cross-cultural collaboration, diplomacy, and governance.

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Aspire Leaders Program experience 1
Harvard-founded · Aspire Institute

Aspire Leaders Program

2026
Leadership experience

Selected fellow dedicating effort to community excellence, mentorship, leadership development, and bias-for-action impact with global first-generation leaders.

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Tomorrow Lab Program experience 1
Innovation Lab

Tomorrow Lab Program

2026
Leadership experience

Selected participant in the Tomorrow Lab program focused on innovation, product design, and sustainable social impact.

Soliya Global Circles experience 1
Virtual Exchange Alumnus

Soliya Global Circles

2025
Leadership experience

Cross-cultural dialogue facilitation, civil engagement, and conflict resolution across the MENA region, Europe, and the US (Feb – Sept 2025).

Certifications & Language Credentials

Research & LiteracyIssued Jun 2026 · Valid to 2029

eLibraryUSA Online Training

American Spaces (U.S. Embassy)

Information Research & Verification
Language Proficiency2026

IELTS Academic

IDP / Cambridge Assessment English

C1 Level Proficiency
Language Proficiency2026

EF SET English Certificate

EF Standard English Test

63/100 · C1 Advanced
Artificial IntelligenceIssued Mar 2025

AI Agents Fundamentals

Hugging Face

Autonomous AI Agents
Software & DataIssued Jan 2025

Introduction to Python

DataCamp

Data Structures & Scripting
Data & Systems2025

Introduction to SQL

Technical Certification

Database Systems & Queries
Robotics & HardwareIssued Mar 2024

Robotics Team Leader

Faculté des Sciences de Monastir

Team Leadership & Embedded Tech
Professional DevelopmentIssued Feb 2024

English for Career Development

Coursera (Univ. of Pennsylvania)

Career & Global Communication
Design & Hardware2024

3D Modeling & 3D Printing

CAD & Rapid Prototyping

Additive Manufacturing

Community & Leadership

The work that doesn't ship to an app store

I actively contribute to organizations that combine technology, civic action, and youth empowerment — from space research and tech education to diplomacy, humanitarian response, and sustainable community initiatives.

July 2026 – Present

TechReach Tunisia

Founder

A digital literacy and AI education initiative connecting volunteer mentors with students in rural youth centers, in partnership with The Aspen Institute and local youth centers.

July 2025 – Present

Tunisian Space Association (TUNSA)

IT Team & International Relations Member

Supporting the association's IT infrastructure, digital projects, process optimization, and international relations initiatives.

Dec 2023 – Present

IEEE

Member

Active member contributing to student engineering activities, technical workshops, and conference engagements in Mahdia.

Oct 2023 – Feb 2025

Microsoft ISIMa Club (MIC)

Board & Sponsoring Team Member

Led sponsorship outreach, secured partner relations, and organized campus tech events and hackathons.

Oct 2021 – Jan 2025

Tunisian International Model United Nations (TIMUN)

Academic Department & General Member

Engaged in policy debate, diplomatic simulations, academic research, and international affairs across national chapters.

Volunteering

Tunisian Red Crescent

Committee Board Member

Volunteering in disaster response, community health, and youth engagement, contributing to humanitarian efforts across Tunisia.

Volunteering

Vélorution Tunisie

Volunteer Trainer

Taught people to ride and maintain bikes as everyday transport, promoting health and sustainable urban mobility.

Writing

Notes

A collection of my thoughts, experiences, and insights on various topics, including technology, design, and personal growth.

Tomorrow Lab — Innovating for Impact in the Next 250 Years

2026-08-11

Tomorrow Lab — Innovating for Impact in the Next 250 Years

Reflections from three intensive days at the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative Tomorrow Lab, exploring AI, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the human side of innovation.

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Borders, Blue Skies, and Design Thinking: My Six Months with the Stevens Initiative

2026-05-28

Borders, Blue Skies, and Design Thinking: My Six Months with the Stevens Initiative

A personal reflection on six months of cross-cultural dialogue, learning to lead from any seat, and the workshop in Rabat that turned a group of global fellows into family.

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Contact

Let's talk

Open to software roles, collaborations, and anything involving tech for underserved communities.