Objective

Designer and evangelist of design thinking who improves people's experiences of interacting with the rapid increase of technology in innovative ways

Education

University of Michigan (UM)

Ann Arbor, MI, USA

MS in Information Science

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Incentive-Centered Design (ICD)

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

BS in Computer Engineering

Computer Networks

Robotics

Experience

University of Michigan Health System, Radiation Oncology

Ann Arbor, MI, USA June 30, 2010 to current

Working on designing a new treatment planning/management system for the Radiation Oncology, as a soul designer. Observed/interviewed prospective users. Designed several initial prototypes for the new system. Lead a couple of workshops. Currently, working on affinity diagram, personas, scenarios...etc.

APRIL, College of Computer Science, University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI, USA June 1, 2009 to Sept. 1, 2009

Worked with Professo Edwin Olson in the EECS department to create a motion preferences module for robots. Our argument is: robots can learn!

MuseComp Research, University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI, USA June 1, 2009 to current

Working with Professor Mick McQuaide (School of Information) on a paper. Our argument is about interaction design and the use of mobile devices inside Hands-on Museums to improve/scaffold children's learning experience during their visit to the museum. Currently, I'm developing an iPhone application as part of our study.

ADLER Planatarium, Space Visualization Lab

Chicago, IL, USA Feb. 10, 2009 to Feb. 17, 2009

Conducted a usability study on how visitors might use Microsoft tags (TagReader app on the iPhone and other smart phones) during their exploration inside the lab. Recommended ways to improve visitors experience and their interaction with exhibits.

University of Michigan - Informatics Program

Ann Arbor, MI, USA Aug. 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009

Created a generalized transition network for the previous Informatics website. Then, I designed and maintained a new website using css/html. (http://informatics.umich.edu)

Saudi Systems Corporation / Hughes Network Systems

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Middle East: 5 countries, Europe: 6 countries Sept. 1, 2006 to June 15, 2007

I supervised the installation of satellite networks in more than 10 countries (Middle East and Europe) and managed group of people with varying languages and background. Also, I Monitored network activities inside the main HUB.

Atos Origin Middle East

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia July 1, 2005 to Sept. 1, 2005

My first internship. I designed a bill payment system using Java and XML. The system was implemented and currently is active in Saudi Arabia. The system is known as SADAD Payment System.

GulfLink

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia June 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2004

This was my first work experience. My responsibility was to promote Unilever's Product "Signal 2" under the campaign "Sit Al-Habaieb" (means: the Ms. of all lovers, which refers to one's mom) in multiple stores and shopping malls in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

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