Founded and launched an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality company that provides AR/VR applications and training for developers and artists. Create custom applications for companies interested in using AR/VR applications in government, education, healthcare, marketing, art, entertainment, and tourism (Nivea, Cerelac, Nestle, Sanofi, Asus, GSK, Amgen, HereMaps, Dell-EMC, Cairo Airport Authority, US State Department). Assembled a high-functioning multidisciplinary team of software developers, designers, artists, and trainers, focused on creating AR/VR experiences for multiple industries and conducting AR/VR developer training for the US Embassy, Cairo. Pioneered applications for AR/VR in fashion, virtual showrooms, and healthcare. Developed and managed strong, productive relationships with development team members, technical staff, internal managers, partner companies, customers, and vendors in the delivery of B2B products to the market.

Founded a FinTech company that empowers micro and small business entities in the developing world to grow by providing financial management tools in a constantly changing environment. Assembled a team of software developers, secured seed funding, entered partnerships with microfinance institutions, secured funding from MasterCard Foundation, and grew the user base to 10,000 customers. The software is designed to adapt to the user level while incorporating financial literacy education. The primary clients are not tech savvy and need solutions that are simple and uncomplex. The application provides KPIs and business insights in an easily understandable and accessible form.

Responsible for identifying and researching RFPs, writing proposals and submitting bids, and assembling software development teams. Managed projects - gathering requirements, setting project schedules, monitoring project progress. Assisted clients with implementation. Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders. Reported findings to the internal CIO of CalPERS.Interfaced between the development team and the client stakeholders, and led numerous project deliverables within a tight time frame. Developed bid proposals to generate new business opportunities. Project clients included DWR and CalPERS.

Lead designer for audio and video products involving all aspects of the product life cycle for projects. Conducted engineering review for products. Facilitated product definition and technical specifications, mechanical design, schematic capture, PCB layout, testing, and releasing of the products. Created impact through deployment, change management, and adoption of these best practices, processes, tools, and key initiatives.

Taught classes and evaluated students in Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Engineering Departments.Also, I served as an elected Graduate Director at Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors during the period of Aug.2000 - May.2003. Prepared and managed a $10+ million annual budget and oversaw a staff of over 700 students.