Firas Baklouti2004
Mobile phone repair while studying
Started repairing mobile phones while completing technical studies, developing early discipline in diagnostics, electronics and practical problem-solving.
TunisiaCareer
Professional Journey
A career shaped by technical depth, commercial reinvention, international mobility and long-term progression into executive leadership.
Strategy creates direction. Execution creates value.
01
2004–2007
Technical Foundations
Built practical capability in electronics, mobile repair, industrial systems and automotive diagnostics.
2005
Industrial and automotive informatics
Completed studies focused on industrial systems, automotive technology and applied informatics.
Tunisia2005–2007
Vehicle diagnostics training
Developed practical knowledge in automotive diagnostics and prepared a concept for a diagnostic trouble-code service. The project was planned but not launched.
Tunisia02
2008–2011
Commercial Reinvention and International Move
Moved from technical work into direct sales, then relocated to Europe and returned to hands-on engineering.
2008
Door-to-door sales
Changed direction into direct sales, learning how to open conversations, understand customer needs, handle rejection and build trust face to face.
TunisiaEnd of 2009
Moved to Europe
Relocated to Europe and began building an international career across technical, commercial and operational environments.
Europe2011
Electronics and mechanical repair
Worked for an independent company repairing, maintaining and recycling electronic and mechanical equipment.
Switzerland03
2012–2022
Growth Inside Ruptela
Built a long-term career in telematics through expanding commercial and leadership responsibility across international markets.
January 2012
Joined Ruptela
Began a long-term journey in telematics technology, international business and commercial development.
Lithuania / International2014
International Sales Manager
Represented Ruptela internationally, with the title documented on the GITEX Technology Week exhibitor badge.
International2015
Senior Sales Manager
Continued building international commercial responsibility, with the title documented on the GITEX Technology Week exhibitor badge.
International2019
Head of Sales
Led sales activity, with the title documented on the TAS 2019 badge.
International2020
Deputy Head of Sales
Held senior commercial responsibility, with the title documented on the GITEX Technology Week exhibitor badge.
International04
2023–Present
Executive Leadership
Progressed into executive responsibility for the Dubai operation and additional market leadership assignments.
February 2023
Appointed CEO of the Dubai operation
Appointed to lead Ruptela Telematics Trading LLC in Dubai after more than eleven years with the organisation.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2024–Present
CEO, Ruptela Dubai operation
Leads commercial performance, customer relationships, market development and disciplined execution.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2026
Acting General Manager, Ruptela India Pvt. Ltd.
Represented and led Ruptela India Pvt. Ltd. during the company’s participation in major industry exhibitions in New Delhi and Bengaluru.
India