USA Travel Metaverse & Ecosystem At Augmentoria Inc., I held a pivotal role that combined AI/ML and real-time 3D technology leadership. I directed the development of a sophisticated 3D virtual world/metaverse utilizing Unreal Engine 5.0 and Pixel Streaming, achieving real-time graphics excellence. Simultaneously, I integrated advanced generative AI, Blockchain, and NFT technologies, crafting a platform capable of dynamically generating text, images, and videos from textual prompts. This involved sophisticated RAG pipelines, knowledge graphs, AI agents, and innovative Large Language and Diffusion Models, underscoring my deep expertise in melding AI, blockchain, and real-time 3D technology to create immersive virtual experiences. In collaboration with my co-founder, we analyzed market needs and gaps, developed a market positioning strategy, and crafted a go-to-market strategy. I worked on establishing partnerships with governments, tourism promotion boards, and key brands. Notably, I implemented our online sales funnel, which successfully acquired early customers during the Qatar World Cup 2022. This role showcased my exceptional ability in business development and technological innovation, driving groundbreaking projects at the intersection of critical tech domains.

Creative Emerging Tech Solution and Innovations ConsultingResearch Leading the learning, research, and development on many topics such as:  Scalable Pixel streaming.  Advanced RAG.  Knowledge Graph automated/semi-automated creation and integration with an advanced RAG pipeline.  Leveraging agents in architecting advanced AI systems.Business Development  Forging partnerships with companies across the globe in Italy, Netherlands, USA, Sweden, Oman, etc... - Planning, organizing, and delivering speeches at an AI and Emerging Tech conference in Oman.  Leading the design of our branding, and online presence. Designing and establishing sales pipeline and online sales funnel and managing sales support and sales personnel performance. Leading the acquisition of customers through lead generation, qualifying, presentations, pre-sales, pre-sales consulting, analyzing customers’ requirements and translating them into specifications and technical and financial proposals. Listening to customers and diagnosing their problems and understanding their needs, designing a strategy and set of tactics for every sale to close, consulting potential clients on the right solution for their needs, and then closing deals with them.Leadership  Recruitment, onboarding, and coaching  Conducting feasibility studies for clients including planning for their PoCs and MVP by detailing OKRs, technologies, resources, risks, timelines, and costs. Example projects include:  Legal Assistant AI Solution  Corporate Data Search Engine  AI Interview System  AI Meetings Insights

Real Estate Marketing and Sales 3D Interactive SolutionsAs a pivotal leader in Real Estate Marketing and Sales 3D Interactive Solutions, I effectively steered project management and team dynamics, aligning with our strategic vision and fostering a culture of innovation. I led the development of Neo4, a real-time real estate properties sales solution, and spearheaded the implementation of Pixel Streaming features and its scalability on cloud platforms. My role was crucial in identifying new business opportunities and devising market expansion strategies, engaging clients and partners to secure successful project acquisitions and sustained growth. As a technical lead, I provided expert guidance on integrating cutting-edge technologies into our products, overseeing multidisciplinary teams that blended software engineering, 3D visualization, and VR/AR expertise. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Steered team dynamics and project management, ensuring alignment with company vision. Nurtured a culture of innovation, leading the team through complex projects while maintaining high standards of execution and delivery. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SALES Identified new business opportunities and contributed to market expansion strategies. The role involved client and partner engagement, fostering relationships that translated into successful project acquisitions and sustained business growth. TECHNICAL LEAD I provided technical guidance, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge technologies in Sightline Vision's products. I led multidisciplinary teams, combining software engineering, 3D visualization, and VR/AR expertise, driving projects from conception to completion with a focus on quality and innovation. I led the development of Neo4, a real-time real estate properties sales solution, and spearheaded the implementation of Pixel Streaming features and its scalability on cloud platforms.

On-ground Citizen-Journalism and News MetaverseAs the Business Development & Real-time 3D and AI/ML Tech Lead at News Hues Inc., I led the development of a groundbreaking interactive 3D virtual world/metaverse tailored for citizen-journalism and news reporting. Utilizing the Unity game engine, I integrated advanced Generative AI and Blockchain/NFT technologies to create a multifunctional platform that supports the creation, viewing, and interactive engagement of news content. My strategic leadership facilitated the development of sophisticated AI pipelines, including RAG pipelines and knowledge graphs, ensuring the delivery of real-time multimodal responses to user queries. Responsibilities extended to market segmentation, needs analysis, target market selection, positioning strategy, and gap analysis. I managed recruitment, interviewing talents for XR, Blockchain, and AI, led branding efforts, and acquired early customers through targeted lead generation, meetings, demonstrations, and proposal developments, culminating in successful sales closures. This initiative not only enhanced audience interaction but also set new standards in digital news dissemination.

At Cybercom, I led the design, organization, and delivery of XR & 3D offerings, driving market segmentation, needs analysis, target market selection, and gap analysis. I managed team structure, workflows, and pipelines while giving inspirational talks on XR, photogrammetry, & AI. I built relationships with tech providers, sourced talent, and coached consultants and startups. Additionally, I led the design and development of Cybercom’s presence and demos at industry events such as Microsoft Retail Days, Microsoft Manufacturing Days, AWS Summit, AWS Loft, and Women in Tech.In business development, I created service offerings, collaborated with Microsoft on pitches, and closed significant sales, including several iterations of the Autoliv XR software. I proactively worked with Autoliv stakeholders to refine their Explore apps, increasing customer satisfaction through user feedback and proposing new features. I identified cross-selling opportunities across existing customer bases, such as H&M, Scania, Ericsson, and Volvo, to generate cross-selling opportunities.Technically, I maintained up-to-date knowledge of XR and AI technologies, leading research and prototyping initiatives to share findings across departments. I analyzed photogrammetry, 3D avatars, AR tracking, and NLP technologies like ELMo & BERT to provide strategic advice to clients. I innovated solutions for complex challenges in the AEC, automotive, & manufacturing industries, developing demos and PoCs to illustrate the value of emerging tech.I oversaw multi-disciplinary teams of up to 18 members, ensuring the coordinated management of multiple projects aimed at achieving strategic objectives. I guided the architecture, tooling, and methodology of Autoliv Explore apps over 18 months, aligning with scope, objectives, & business needs. My leadership consistently delivered client-centric solutions and drove significant growth for Cybercom through visionary market positioning and deep technical expertise.

As Cofounder and Managing Director of Vertex Technologies, I excelled in business development by creating innovative real-time 3D graphics, virtual reality, & multi-touch solutions tailored to real estate, media, & other industries. I leveraged my technical expertise to design and optimize a near-photorealistic 3D engine, leading the sales and development of solutions like EstateCraft, AutoCraft, and LiveX. I built rapport with clients through networking, pilots, and long-term contracts while managing the entire product lifecycle.- Matching products to prospects through a solution-based sales approach, ensuring seamless alignment with client needs.- Establishing relationships with corporate and government clients, building credibility, & maintaining effective communication at all levels.- Expanding accounts via networking, negotiating long-term contracts, and proactively growing new opportunities.- Managing the entire product lifecycle, from initial launch through support and gathering feedback to drive Vertex Technologies’ 3D real-time engine enhancements.- Negotiating and successfully closing a sponsorship deal with GraphiCAD organizers, elevating our brand visibility at the creative and graphics solutions expo. I led efforts in designing, organizing, and implementing our booth presence.- Attracting, retaining, and coaching top talent while overseeing all aspects of performance management, from mentoring & development to motivation.- Defining company-wide goals, business plans, and roadmapping while aligning them with strategic objectives.- Architecting and leading the development of EstateCraft, AutoCraft, and LiveX, delivering innovative visualization solutions for real estate, automotive, and tourism clients.This breadth and depth of both technical and business skills enabled me to drive significant growth for Vertex Technologies, delivering cutting-edge, client-aligned solutions that consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation in the industry.

Architectural Visualization, and 3D Productions StudiosAt Vertex Motion Studios, as the lead Business Developer my primary focus was business development and closing sales. I developed, coordinated, and implemented sales strategies that led to significant new business, consistently expanding our client base across AEC, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, and more. I cultivated relationships with 80+ accounts through targeted prospecting and formal presentations. By leveraging compelling portfolio materials and creative marketing, I cross-sold and upsold services while negotiating and closing substantial deals that sustained the company's growth and profitability.Also, as a managing partner, business developer, and lead technical artist, I have heavily contributed to other areas including: Leading strategic market segmentation and designing our target market strategy. Bundling our services into super-targeted suites of products and services. Introducing long-term contracts to key clients. Generating new business through developing and implementing sales-effective strategies and ambitious campaigns. Developing compelling portfolio materials for branding. Designing and implementing a comprehensive 3D production pipeline that was re-purposed to different media types, formats, and audience engagement levels. Coaching and training over 100 staff members for creative thinking, business development, 3D production, and real-time production. Driving the creation of detailed CGI, and animations and even directing some notable visualization films and CGI productions. Leading and developing hands-on immersive 3D/AR/VR experiences for advertising, experiential marketing campaigns, and live events, merging creative ideas with cutting-edge hardware tech, attractive content, and engaging real-time 3D software.

Creative On-ground & Immersive Experiential Marketing CampaignsAs Lead Creative Technologist at Vennovations, I was instrumental in developing a sales pipeline that grew from zero to $4.5 million within 12 months, building strategic partnerships with over 40 leading marketing and advertising agencies. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, I designed and delivered immersive experiences using cutting-edge technologies like multi-touch tables, auto-stereoscopic 3D displays, and virtual reality CAVEs. My passion for creative technology led to captivating customer journeys that resonated with global brands, driving engagement & enhancing brand storytelling.At a minimum, I have personally tinkered, designed, developed, installed, sold, or integrated immersive technologies such as multi-touch tables, interactive floors and windows, auto-stereoscopic displays (3D displays that require no glasses), virtual reality 3D CAVEs (interactive immersive spaces), augmented reality software, and audiovisual technologies, to name a few, into an experiential campaign or a marketing event. It was a challenging but satisfying experience throughout these 2 years to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of artists, developers, designers, and engineers.Daily sales calls, webinars, and demos for existing and prospective clients allowed me to build relationships that translated to sustained business growth. I acted as a subject matter expert for our partner marketing and advertising agencies, designing and coordinating awareness programs and providing valuable educational support.I scouted, negotiated, & secured significant deals with international suppliers, representing technology, content, and service providers like GestureTek, Alioscopy, and Sanyo. By supervising the implementation of creative technologies and solutions for events and campaigns, I ensured seamless integrations that captivated audiences and solidified our presence as an experiential marketing leader.

Turnkey Broadcast Solutions ProviderMy most significant contribution at Integrated System was introducing, advocating for, and selling on-air real-time graphics systems like BBC’s RedBee and Wasp3D to the Egyptian Radio Television Union (ERTU). This major large-valued sale spanned the delivery of large-scale, complex hardware and software systems that required over a year to implement and fully train the production and operations teams.In my sales and presales role, I guided clients like ERTU in developing system requirements, analyzing tender specifications, and identifying suitable technology partners. I also presented the proposed systems’ features and benefits to key stakeholders, ensuring strong relationships and seamless integration.