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Tallahassee, Fl, Us

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

-Teach courses on Design Thinking and Life Design, empowering students to transform their ideas from concept to market-ready prototypes.-Guide and mentor students in developing practical skills for ideation, prototyping, and market implementation.-Provide personalized coaching to help students understand their strengths and design a career path that maximizes their contributions to industry and society.-Foster a learning environment that emphasizes creativity, innovation, and… Show more -Teach courses on Design Thinking and Life Design, empowering students to transform their ideas from concept to market-ready prototypes.-Guide and mentor students in developing practical skills for ideation, prototyping, and market implementation.-Provide personalized coaching to help students understand their strengths and design a career path that maximizes their contributions to industry and society.-Foster a learning environment that emphasizes creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.-Support students in achieving personal fulfillment and well-being through tailored life design strategies.-Collaborate with industry professionals to integrate real-world insights and experiences into the curriculum.-Facilitate workshops and hands-on activities to enhance experiential learning and practical application of design thinking principles. Show less

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

-Prepare, deliver, and facilitate tailored workshops for full-time staff and faculty, focusing on creating strong team-building dynamics and enhancing collaborative skills.-Design and implement specific training programs to address the unique needs and goals of the Innovation Hub staff and faculty.-Provide ongoing support and guidance to the Innovation Hub community, helping them develop and refine their innovative ideas.-Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that… Show more -Prepare, deliver, and facilitate tailored workshops for full-time staff and faculty, focusing on creating strong team-building dynamics and enhancing collaborative skills.-Design and implement specific training programs to address the unique needs and goals of the Innovation Hub staff and faculty.-Provide ongoing support and guidance to the Innovation Hub community, helping them develop and refine their innovative ideas.-Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and the sharing of knowledge and resources.-Assist with the Innovation Hub events and activities ensuring smooth and successful implementation.-Promote and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the Innovation Hub. Show less

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

-Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand user requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.-Translate stakeholder requirements and user feedback into detailed UX design specifications and user stories.-Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visually represent the user experience and design concepts.-Present and iterate on design solutions based on stakeholder feedback and user testing results.-Document design decisions… Show more -Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand user requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.-Translate stakeholder requirements and user feedback into detailed UX design specifications and user stories.-Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visually represent the user experience and design concepts.-Present and iterate on design solutions based on stakeholder feedback and user testing results.-Document design decisions, processes, and guidelines to ensure consistency and clarity for all project stakeholders. Show less

Qesm El Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

-Set clear goals and plans, defined vision, and established actionable strategies for the team to drive product success.-Collaborated closely with both technical and commercial teams to facilitate the successful launch of Worex products, ensuring alignment and synergy across departments.-Assisted commercial functions in promoting the project through exhibitions and marketing campaigns, maximizing product visibility and reach.-Conducted comprehensive customer feedback sessions to… Show more -Set clear goals and plans, defined vision, and established actionable strategies for the team to drive product success.-Collaborated closely with both technical and commercial teams to facilitate the successful launch of Worex products, ensuring alignment and synergy across departments.-Assisted commercial functions in promoting the project through exhibitions and marketing campaigns, maximizing product visibility and reach.-Conducted comprehensive customer feedback sessions to gather insights on product performance and user satisfaction, using the data to inform product improvements.-Performed in-depth competition and gap analysis to identify market opportunities and areas for product differentiation.-Conducted thorough assessments of the company’s existing products to pinpoint areas needing improvement and recommended actionable enhancements.-Supported the technical team with planning and ideation sessions, contributing to the development of innovative product features and solutions.-Engaged with key stakeholders to gather insights, build relationships, and align product strategies with market and regulatory expectations.-Aligned all team members, from young developers to commercial functions and management, on the product direction and vision.-Ensured a clear understanding of key characteristics and benefits across the organization, fostering a strong appreciation of the value and benefits of our work. Show less

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

- Researched and analyzed products' competitors and market trends and behaviors.- Prepared pitch decks for investor meetings.- Conducted customer interviews and suggested features to management.- Critiqued and updated the website to include the right benefit statements and calls to action.- Initiated and planned onboarding meetings with new clients to understand user behavior.- Tested the complete cycle of the products, user journey and experience.- Developed customer… Show more - Researched and analyzed products' competitors and market trends and behaviors.- Prepared pitch decks for investor meetings.- Conducted customer interviews and suggested features to management.- Critiqued and updated the website to include the right benefit statements and calls to action.- Initiated and planned onboarding meetings with new clients to understand user behavior.- Tested the complete cycle of the products, user journey and experience.- Developed customer feedback survey to improve product usability and increase customer satisfaction. Show less

Egypt

During my Time at Raye7 I was involved in the following:Business Development- Raised 330,000£ from GSMA to facilitate a partnership with telecommunication companies.- Raised $500,000+ in-kind funds including office spaces, training, consultancy, exhibition opportunities & mentorship from TIEC and INJAZ and others.- Brought in clients with up to 100,000€ in revenue such as Commercial International Bank (CIB) & OP bank. - Managed 60 client accounts in banking… Show more During my Time at Raye7 I was involved in the following:Business Development- Raised 330,000£ from GSMA to facilitate a partnership with telecommunication companies.- Raised $500,000+ in-kind funds including office spaces, training, consultancy, exhibition opportunities & mentorship from TIEC and INJAZ and others.- Brought in clients with up to 100,000€ in revenue such as Commercial International Bank (CIB) & OP bank. - Managed 60 client accounts in banking, telecommunications, and F&B sectors such as Vodafone, OP Bank, CIB, Unilever, HP & IBM.Branding & Communication- Launched 5+ activation campaigns in Egypt and Finland during RiseUp Summit & Ship Festival to test the app with users.- Promoted the company through 100+ articles & television appearances in channels such as BBC, Sky News, MBC, & Al Jazeera.- Created the brand niche based on market research data & competitor analysis. Team Development - Implemented the company’s talent acquisition process to recruit business & product teams of 15 employees.- Led and coached 12 employees from different departments.I have received many prestigious local and global awards such as:-2nd Best Egyptian Startup and Top 12 Global Startup — Seedstars, Lausanne, Switzerland-1st Place Startup — IBM Smart Camp, Cairo, Egypt-2nd Best Mobile App Startup in the World — Mobile World Congress, IE Business School, Barcelona, Spain-1st Place — Swedish Institute, Stockholm, Sweden-Best Egyptian Startup — Demo Africa, VC4A, Lagos, Nigeria Show less

- Created the company’s business model and developed its B2B & B2C carpooling products.- Led all client debrief meetings to understand & build product requirements & features.- Developed a scoring system to prioritize product features based on implementation cost and value & other metrics.- Created user stories & recommended adjustments to app based on users feedback.

- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions for 90+ young entrepreneurs in Egypt, USA, and Sweden for 250+ hours.- Mentored startups through different entities including, American University in Cairo, Startup Grind, German University in Cairo, the United States Embassy in Cairo, AAST entrepreneurship Center, and Arkanum Boston.- Review and critique startups’ business model, product validation and resources management.- Investigate companies challenges and formed hypotheses and… Show more - Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions for 90+ young entrepreneurs in Egypt, USA, and Sweden for 250+ hours.- Mentored startups through different entities including, American University in Cairo, Startup Grind, German University in Cairo, the United States Embassy in Cairo, AAST entrepreneurship Center, and Arkanum Boston.- Review and critique startups’ business model, product validation and resources management.- Investigate companies challenges and formed hypotheses and suggested solutions- Guide companies in strategy setting and prioritization of product features based on implementation cost and user value.- Assist entrepreneurs to develop a tech platform to solve chicken-egg problem.- Created and delivered 300+ hours of training in business model and idea validation for 1,000 entrepreneurs in 10 governorates across Egypt.- Developed and trained 7 employees in the US for 150+ hours on different sales practices, cold calling and sales pitch meetings.- Delivered a 3 hour training on Mobility Trend in the Middle East at Ford, and Silicon Valley. Show less

Worldwide

Speaking at events around the world has made me a true believer in the truth behind “Get into the subject, get the subject into yourself, and then, get your subject into the heart of the audience”. There truly is no greater gift than inspiring others! In the past 7 years, I spoke, presented in and facilitated various events.- Spoke in 40 events such as TEDx, Seedstars, IBM Mobile Developer Weekend and others in the MENA Region, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan.- Delivered 60+… Show more Speaking at events around the world has made me a true believer in the truth behind “Get into the subject, get the subject into yourself, and then, get your subject into the heart of the audience”. There truly is no greater gift than inspiring others! In the past 7 years, I spoke, presented in and facilitated various events.- Spoke in 40 events such as TEDx, Seedstars, IBM Mobile Developer Weekend and others in the MENA Region, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan.- Delivered 60+ hours of presentations on networking, mobility challenges in the MENA region, being grounded in the age of distraction, entrepreneurs’ success stories, and common mistakes and others.- Facilitated 10+ entrepreneurship events such as Techne Summit, Techne Drifts, and Technovation by Startup Grind.- Receive and develop relationships with VIP guests and government representatives.- Promoted for Startup Grind, Cairo Chapter and its events within the startup community.- Reached out to 20+ media outlets and influencers in the community to build hype and provide a wide coverage for 5 events including Technnovation, Mobility Trends, and Ecosystem Reality Vs. Illusion. Show less

Tokyo, Japan

I was assigned a long term project to improve the efficiency of solar cells where I;- Conducted 20+ experiments to increase the efficiency of prototype micro solar cells by 2%. - Presented test results, calculations, and equations to supervisor and company branches.- Represented the company in Japan Clean Energy week Exhibition exhibition.- Learned about solar cells' properties and sunlight properties.

Master Of Science - Ms, Product Development, 3.75

Activities and Societies: African Graduate Student Union Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship Relevant Course Work: Product Design.

B.Sc., Mecatronics Engineering, Graduation With Honors

A 5,000+ hours program in a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on computer, electrical and mechanical systems, and also.

Fellow - Auc Venture Lab

An accelerator program awarded to startups in pre-growth stage, with a grant estimated at 50,000 USD including; 20,000 EGP in cash, office.