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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

OutlineActively contributed to end-to-end testing, enhancement and development of the CAFU mobile application and new CAFU Website.Key Responsibilities• QA leadership: Led QA efforts within my team, ensuring the CAFU application met quality standards.• Documentation: Engaged in sprint planning sessions. Reported bugs using Jira, maintaining test records.• Communication: Effectively communicated testing progress and addressed issues with Project Managers, Developers, and QAs.Key Achievements• Balancing Priorities: Managed QA role with effective time management and adaptability.• Rapid Learning: Adapted quickly to the QA environment, learning and applying testing techniques.• Collaboration: Contributed to positive team dynamics within the team, enhancing the testing process.Technical Expertise• CleverTap: Tracked and validated app features, ensuring effective analytics tracking of push notifications, in-app messages, and error encounters.• Smartcar: Tested the integration of connected car APIs, validating accurate retrieval of car data and ensuring secure data transmission.• Firebase: Ensured correct triggering and execution of cloud functions, including tasks such as toggling features like beta user messages and updating details of content cards on the home screen.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

OutlineDuring my Internship at CAFU, I assisted the UX Research team in conducting extensive user experience research, gaining insights to enhance the CAFU mobile app's usability.Key Responsibilities• Conducting Research: Engaged in planning, script creation, and execution of user research studies. • Documenting and Presenting: Recorded findings and presented key insights, effectively communicating progress to stakeholders.• Communication: Collaborated seamlessly with Designers, Data Analytics, and Growth team members, effectively communicating findings to enhance problem understanding.Key Achievements• Insightful Analysis: Contributed to UX research by carefully analyzing findings and highlighting the most valuable insights which helped inform important design choices.• Rapid Learning: Adapted quickly to the UX research environment, swiftly learning and applying research methodologies and techniques.Research Tools• Lookback: Conducted usability tests to gather insights on user interactions and preferences.• UserQ and QuestionPro: Utilized these platforms for gathering valuable feedback through surveys on the app's usability.• FigJam: Collaborated on user journey mapping and affinity diagramming to visualize and analyze user experiences.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

OutlineI successfully completed a 6-month course on Coursera, consisting of a series of courses developed by Google in collaboration with the Google UX Design team.Key AchievementsDuring The Google UX Design Certificate on Coursera, I designed three applications, covering the following key topics:1. Introduction to UX design principles and processes.2. Application of design thinking methods.3. UX Research and Prototyping.4. Responsive Design: Tailoring designs for various devices and screen sizes.5. Capstone Project: Showcase UX principles with an app aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities, emphasizing design accessibility and inclusivity.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

OutlineDuring my internship at Ace and Tate, an Amsterdam-based eyewear company, I played a multifaceted role involving rendering, researching, producing catalogs, quality-checking samples, and collaborating directly with the design team to create unique eyewear for upcoming launches.Key Responsibilities• Collaborative Design: Worked directly with the design team, contributing to the creation of unique eyewear designs for upcoming launches.• Rendering: Utilized rendering techniques to visually communicate design concepts and ensure alignment with brand aesthetics.• Research: Conducted extensive research to stay abreast of eyewear trends, materials, and design innovations, informing the design process.• Quality Control: Conducted rigorous quality checks on eyewear samples, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality standards.Key Achievements• Innovative Design Contributions: Made significant contributions to the design team, actively shaping and enhancing the visual identity of eyewear products.• Research Excellence: Provided valuable insights through thorough research, contributing to informed design decisions and trend-conscious eyewear collections.• Catalog Production: Successfully produced visually striking catalogs, effectively communicating the brand's eyewear offerings to a wider audience.• Quality Assurance: Ensured the highest quality standards by conducting meticulous quality checks on eyewear samples, maintaining the brand's commitment to excellence.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

OutlineDuring my internship at Vertepac, where I conducted my final dissertation project for university, I engaged in comprehensive activities encompassing research, design, prototyping, and testing. The focus was on creating a functional photography and videography carrying system within the realm of ergonomic backpack design.Key Responsibilities• Ergonomic Backpack Design: Took a leading role in the design process, creating an ergonomic backpack specifically tailored for photography and videography equipment.• Research: Conducted in-depth research into user needs, industry trends, and ergonomic principles to inform the design of the carrying system.• Prototyping: Developed functional prototypes, iterating design concepts to achieve optimal performance and user comfort.• Testing: Conducted rigorous testing of the carrying system, evaluating its functionality, durability, and ergonomic qualities to ensure it met high standards.Key Achievements:• Innovative Design Solution: Successfully crafted an innovative ergonomic backpack solution for photography and videography, addressing specific user needs and challenges.• Research Excellence: Demonstrated strong research skills, integrating findings into the design process to create a product aligned with industry trends and user preferences.• Iterative Prototyping: Engaged in iterative prototyping, refining design concepts to achieve a final product that excelled in both form and function.• Rigorous Testing: Ensured product quality through thorough testing, guaranteeing the functional, durable, and ergonomic performance of the photography and videography carrying system.

Laan Van Noi, The Netherlands

OutlineDuring a freelance project involving the renovation of a residence, I undertook the design and manufacturing of a custom bookshelf. This bookshelf served as a distinctive separation element between the living room and kitchen, complementing simultaneous renovations to the flooring and paintwork.Key Responsibilities• Custom Bookshelf Design: Conceptualized and designed a bespoke bookshelf to serve as a unique and functional division between the living room and kitchen spaces.• Manufacturing: Executed the construction and manufacturing process of the custom bookshelf, ensuring precision and adherence to design specifications.• Flooring Renovation: Spearheaded the renovation of the flooring, implementing aesthetic and durable solutions to enhance the overall look of the space.• Paintwork: Managed the painting phase of the project, coordinating color schemes and executing quality paintwork to achieve a cohesive and visually appealing result.Key Achievements:• Functional Design Integration: Successfully integrated the custom bookshelf into the living space, contributing both functional and aesthetic value to the overall design.• Comprehensive Renovations: Coordinated and executed renovations across flooring and paintwork, achieving a harmonious and refreshed ambiance throughout the residence.• Custom Craftsmanship: Demonstrated craftsmanship in the design and manufacturing of the custom bookshelf, showcasing attention to detail and precision.• Client Satisfaction: Achieved client satisfaction through effective project management, delivering a renovated space with a distinctive custom bookshelf as a focal point.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Outline:During my three-year tenure as an assistant coach for a Japanese youth football team, I took on the responsibility of organizing drills and offering constructive feedback to junior footballers through experiential coaching.Key Responsibilities• Drill Organization: Designed and organized skill-specific drills to enhance the technical proficiency of junior football players, ensuring a structured and effective training program.• Experiential Coaching: Implemented hands-on coaching methods, providing practical insights and experiential learning opportunities for young players to develop their skills on the field.• Player Feedback: Delivered constructive feedback to individual players, focusing on areas of improvement and acknowledging achievements to foster continuous growth and motivation.Key Achievements• Skill Development: Contributed to the overall skill development of young players through well-organized drills and personalized coaching, enabling them to progress in their football abilities.• Positive Learning Environment: Cultivated a positive and supportive learning environment where players could thrive, building confidence and a passion for the sport.• Team Cohesion: Fostered team cohesion by instilling a sense of camaraderie among players, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication on and off the field.• Individual Progress: Witnessed and supported the individual progress of players, celebrating their achievements and guiding them through challenges for a holistic development experience.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial And Product Design

High School Diploma