Resume

Last updated Fri August 30th 2019

Education

Stanford University, Stanford CA, USA, Visiting Graduate Student

Summer 2019

• Coursework Machine Learning (CS229) and Entrepreneurship (ENG 145)
• Grade: 4.15 / 4.00
• Activities and Societies: Silicon Valley Innovation Academy

American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, B.E. in Computer and Communication Engineering

August 2014 ~ May 2018

• Grade: 92.72/100 equivalent to 4.00/4.00
• Coursework: Software Engineering, Computer Architecture, Electronics, Communication and Networking
• Awards:
  • Dean’s Honor list with ‘’Outstanding’’ mentions for all semesters
  • Ranked first of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, GPA: 97.13/100, Spring 2016

University of California Berkeley (UCB), Berkeley CA, USA, Student Exchange

Summer 2016

• Grade: 3.85/4.00
• Coursework: Artificial Intelligence (CS188C) and History (HIST 158C)

Professional Experience

Atheer, Silicon Valley, Mountain View CA, USA, Software Engineer

July 2018 ~ July 2019

• Lead iOS Software Engineer. Built Atheer’s full software solution which won Best Enterprise Solution 2019
• Initiated and implemented Atheer’s object recognition module to link digital assets to the context and environment users are in

Strategy& (formerly Booz &Company and part of the PwC network) , Beirut, Riyadh, Visiting Junior Associate

June 2017 ~ August 2017

• Developed a Digital Payment Launching strategy for a major GCC telecom company and benchmarked e-money regulations
• Defined client segmentation and needs by segment. Developed business cases and go-to-market approaches
• Conducted a study on behavioral attitudes towards digital adoption in the GCC

Entrepreneurship

Cookie Jar, Co-founder and CTO

2019 ~ Present

Carry On, Co-founder

2018

• A crowdsourced courier that uses the free space in travelers’ luggage(s) to send packages worldwide

• Developed a cross-platform application that connects travelers and potential senders, established the pricing strategy

SFEARIA, Co-founder

2016 ~ 2018

• VR-based application that tackles mental health issues, starting with social anxieties

• Owned development using Unity to develop cross-platform VR application compatible with GoogleVR Cardboard

• Articulated the product’s priorities, developed business models and go-to-market strategies

• Established partnerships with top affiliate networks and media partners

Award: Top 8 VR STARTUP IN THE MENA REGION (2017)

Workshops and Conferences

Arab Innovation Academy (AIA), 1 st edition in Pan-Arab Region, Doha, Qatar

January 2018

• Selected to be part of the largest entrepreneurship program in Pan-Arab region

• AIA is supported by research and methods developed by top universities and companies like UC Berkeley, Stanford, Google, Amadeus

BCG UnlimITed 2016, Middle East Representative

October 2016

• One of 50 top students from universities in Europe and the Middle East to work together with BCG consultants on digitization strategies

• Scrutinized the operational processes of one of their clients and identified the impact of technology-driven improvements

MIT Media Lab, Redefining Cities

August 2016

• One of 30 engineers, scientists, designers and artists selected worldwide to collaborate, discuss and develop innovative urban solutions

• Identified learning opportunities for underserved communities

• Designed and built a VR prototype that enables Syrian refugees to “travel back” to their homes, and share their hopes and memories

Extracurricular

Keynote Speaker for Entrepreneurship

2017 ~ Present

• Spoke at numerous keynotes about entrepreneurship, virtual and augmented reality
• Interviewed by Untitled 012 Productions as one of the protagonists in a documentary film entitled “Wild Is The Spring”

Scout du Liban, Chef de Patrouille, Routier en Service

2005 ~ 2018

• Led a group of 30+ scouts and organized numerous benevolent activities including rebuilding houses and collecting food for people in need

Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music, Piano

2004 ~ 2012

Athletics, Judo

2001 ~ 2014

• Won multiple championships in Lebanese National and Intercollegiate competitions

Skills

• XCode (Swift 5), C#, Unity, Hololens Development, Node JS, C++, Java, MySQL, Python, Objective-C, Microsoft Office

Interests

• Entrepreneurship, VR/AR, Programming, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Case Solving, Statistics, Finance

Languages

• Native: French, Arabic
• Full Proficiency: English (Fluent)
• Learning: Japanese