Meet Your AI
Engineering Leader
Jemal Ahmedov
10+ years building the future & training the next generation
From zero-to-one products at fast-paced startups to consumer-scale mobile applications serving millions - I've been at the forefront of technology evolution.
Currently shaping the Labs vision at Checkatrade, transforming early ideas into market-ready MVPs using cutting-edge AI and modern tech stacks.
Career Journey
From Code to Leadership
A progression through cutting-edge technologies, from individual contributor to founding lead engineer shaping the future of innovation.
Founding Lead Engineer
Leading the engineering function in a cutting-edge innovation lab, where I transform early-stage ideas into production-ready solutions using modern tech stacks and cloud-native infrastructure.
Shaping the future of the UK's leading marketplace
Technical Lead
Led enterprise client engagements delivering cloud-native migrations and complex technical solutions across multiple industries
Built world-class engineering culture while delivering successful client engagements across diverse industries
Software Engineer
Developed scalable full-stack financial tracking systems for global enterprise clients as Lead Engineer
Financial systems serving global enterprise clients
Software Engineer
Delivered full-stack solutions with performance optimization and security hardening through penetration testing
Secure, high-performance applications with strong team collaboration
BSc Honours in Computing
Graduated with triple honors: Hampshire Branch Prize, British Computer Society Award, and Ellucian Prize
Built solid foundation in computer science, algorithms, and software engineering best practices
Training Excellence at AND Digital
During my time at AND Digital - ranked as the #1 Best Tech Company to Work for in the UK and #3 Best Large Company overall - I developed and delivered extensive training programs that transformed careers.
Training Impact
- 200+ engineers trained across multiple disciplines
- AND Academy workshops: Quarterly skills training on cutting-edge technologies
- Tech Guilds leadership: Innovation and knowledge sharing across 1,000+ engineers
Training Excellence
"At AND Digital, we believe in empowering our people through continuous learning and development.
This culture of continuous learning shaped my approach to training others."
Achievements & Impact
That Speak Volumes
From academic excellence to industry recognition, my journey is marked by measurable impact and continuous innovation.
Award-Winning Mobile Apps
Led development of award-winning TypeScript React Native applications, including 'My Theory Test by James May'
Team Leadership Impact
Successfully mentored 20+ engineers through hands-on coaching, building high-trust collaborative cultures
Zero-to-One Products
Proven track record taking products from concept to production in fast-paced startup environments
AI Integration Pioneer
Leading AI/LLM integration at Checkatrade Labs, transforming ideas into market-ready solutions
Consumer-Scale Applications
Built and optimized applications serving millions of users with focus on performance and scalability
Rapid MVP Development
Transforming early ideas into market-ready MVPs in days using modern tech stacks and cloud-native infrastructure
Ready to Learn from a Proven Expert?
This isn't just another workshop - it's your opportunity to learn from someone who's actually building the future of AI-powered applications at one of the UK's leading tech companies.
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