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I’m an innovative UX designer and senior architect with over 20 years of experience designing and structuring complex environments—digital and physical. I blend deep technical understanding of interaction design and WCAG accessibility with a broad background in urban planning, architecture, and project management. I thrive navigating complex systems and applying design thinking to keep end users at the center. I enjoy cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentoring junior designers to grow strong UX practices.
My work spans digital product design and physical environments, always aiming to deliver inclusive, scalable solutions that align with brand goals and stakeholder needs.
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Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
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German
Intermediate
Italian
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Work Experience
Urban Planner & Senior Architect at Liljestrand Group AB
February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022Delivered 2D/3D plans for residential and mixed-use developments using AutoCAD and Revit. Produced photorealistic renderings and daylight simulations to support client proposals. Conducted material selection, cost analysis, shopping lists, and coordinated with planning departments. Worked on varied project scales from site-level to individual buildings.
Design Architect at TOL Architects AB
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020Led design of elderly housing, schools, and leisure centers in Stockholm with budgets up to 2M SEK. Managed early-stage planning, team coordination, 3D modeling, and technical documentation.
Participating Architect at Skyhill AB
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Handled public sector construction projects from 6M to 250M SEK including schools and fire stations. Oversaw time and financial planning, CAD coordination, and compliance with Swedish standards. Led kitchen construction project worth 53M SEK, delivering successful client outcomes.
Architect & Project Manager at Multiple Companies
July 1, 2001 - September 1, 2013Directed the urban planning of new neighbourhoods and infrastructure for cities and projects with budgets over $80M. Collaborated with UK partners and Iraqi ministries on sustainability plans spanning 25 years. Designed water treatment plants for 19 hospitals and oversaw citywide utility planning.
Urban Planning Consultant at US Army Corps of Engineers (Confidential)
February 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009Developed master plans for strategic zones including military bases, high-security facilities, and government-led developments. Contributed to urban form strategies and public realm planning under extreme operational constraints and classified project settings. Collaborated with security, transport, and infrastructure consultants to deliver robust planning frameworks.
Architect & Project Manager at KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root)
November 1, 2004 - October 1, 2008Worked as part of a multinational team during major infrastructure reconstruction initiatives in the International Zone (IZ), Baghdad. Produced architectural drawings and collaborated with military and government partners in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments. Gained deep knowledge of KBR workflows, technical documentation standards, and cross-departmental coordination.
Mathematics & Art Teacher at International English Schools
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017Taught secondary and middle-level students using adaptive teaching strategies and problem-solving frameworks.
Certified Medical Interpreter at SNH AHEC
December 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014Provided accurate language interpretation in clinical environments, supporting patient-care outcomes.
Security Design and Urban Planning Consultant at US Army Corps of Engineers (Confidential)
February 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009Developed master plans for strategic zones including military bases, high-security facilities, and government-led developments. Contributed to urban form strategies and public realm planning under extreme operational constraints and classified project settings. Collaborated with security, transport, and infrastructure consultants to deliver robust planning frameworks.
Project Manager (Brand & UX) at Tech Fleet
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Led a cross-functional team through agile sprints to build scalable design systems, ensured brand consistency, and mentored junior designers in the UX process.
UX Designer & Accessibility Expert at ValueAdd Solutions AB
October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Conducted digital accessibility (WCAG) assessments for B2C platforms and designed user flows and prototypes in Figma with a focus on usability and inclusion.
UI/UX Designer at Landell Games AB
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Optimized user interfaces for RTS games in Unity; conducted game-specific UX research and delivered pixel-perfect UI designs.
UX Researcher at Tech Leap
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Designed a SaaS MVP for startups through extensive user research and agile iterations.
Brand Designer at Action Talk
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Created a mental health platform with intuitive navigation and appointment booking based on user insights.
UX/UI Designer & Researcher at CareerFoundry
December 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023Completed certification project focusing on evidence-based design, A/B testing, and WCAG compliance.
Administrative Architect at TOL Architects AB
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020Led design processes for retirement homes and schools; responsible for early stages and technical documentation.
Participating Architect & Project Manager at Skyhill AB
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Project managed public projects with budgets up to 250M SEK; ensured Swedish building standards and accessibility requirements were met.
Architect & Project Manager at International Projects (MENA/USA/UK)
July 1, 2001 - September 1, 2013Led urban planning and infrastructure projects with budgets exceeding USD 80 million; collaborated with UK partners and authorities on 25-year sustainability plans; worked under KBR and US Army Corps of Engineers on critical infrastructure.
Project Manager (Brand & UX) at Tech Fleet (USA/Remote)
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Led a cross-functional team through agile sprints to build scalable design systems, ensured brand consistency, and mentored junior designers in the UX process.
UX Designer & Accessibility Expert at ValueAdd Solutions AB (Sweden/Remote)
October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Conducted digital accessibility assessments (WCAG) for B2C platforms and designed user flows and prototypes in Figma with a focus on usability and inclusion.
UI/UX Designer at Landell Games AB (Sweden/Remote)
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Optimized user interfaces for RTS games in Unity, conducted game-specific UX research and delivered pixel-perfect UI designs.
UX Researcher at Tech Leap (USA/Remote)
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Designed a SaaS MVP for startups through extensive user research and agile iterations.
Brand Designer at Action Talk (Sweden)
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Created a mental health platform with a focus on intuitive navigation and appointment booking based on user insights.
UX/UI Designer & Researcher at CareerFoundry (Germany/Remote)
December 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023Completed certification project focusing on evidence-based design, A/B testing, and WCAG compliance.
Urban Planner & Senior Architect at Liljestrand Group AB (Sweden)
February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022Responsible for 2D/3D planning and coordination with urban planning offices; performed daylight simulations and technical coordination in complex housing projects.
Administrative Architect at TOL Architects AB (Sweden)
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020Led design processes for retirement homes and schools; responsible for early stages and technical documentation.
Participating Architect & Project Manager at Skyhill AB (Sweden)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Project managed public projects (6–250M SEK) including fire stations and schools; ensured Swedish building standards and accessibility requirements were met.
Education
MSc Urban & Regional Planning at University of Baghdad
September 1, 2007 - November 1, 2009BSc Architectural Engineering at University of Derna
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2001MSc Urban & Regional Planning at University of Baghdad
September 1, 2007 - November 1, 2009BSc Architectural Engineering at University of Derna
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2001MSc in Urban and Regional Planning at University of Baghdad
January 1, 2009 - January 8, 2026BSc in Architectural Engineering at University of Derna
January 1, 2001 - January 8, 2026UX/UI Design Certificate at CareerFoundry
January 1, 2023 - January 8, 2026UX/UI Design Certificate at CareerFoundry
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Master’s Degree (MSc) in Urban and Regional Planning at University of Baghdad
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Architectural Engineering at University of Derna
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001Digital design & Agile Methodology Jira Management at Great Learning
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Agile Methodologies at Agilcoachen
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Scrum Master at Udemy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at Udemy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Artificial Intelligence (AI) at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Microsoft 365 at Zier Education
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Project Manager at Byggakademin, Sweden
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Professional Standards for Architects (Step 1) at Swedish Society of Architects
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Three-phase Construction Control at USA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Basic Construction Safety and Health Training at USA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Master’s Degree (MSc) in Urban and Regional Planning at University of Baghdad
January 1, 2009 - February 11, 2026Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Architectural Engineering at University of Derna
January 1, 2001 - February 11, 2026UX/UI Design Certificate at CareerFoundry
January 1, 2023 - February 11, 2026Qualifications
Project Management
January 1, 2019 - December 6, 2025Swedish Standards for Professional Architect
January 1, 2018 - December 6, 2025Three Phase Construction Control
January 1, 2004 - December 6, 2025Basic Construction Safety and Health Training
January 1, 2004 - December 6, 2025Project Management
January 1, 2019 - December 6, 2025Swedish Standards for Professional Architect
January 1, 2018 - December 6, 2025Three Phase Construction Control
January 1, 2004 - December 6, 2025Basic Construction Safety and Health Training
January 1, 2004 - December 6, 2025UX/UI Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 8, 2026Microsoft 365 Certification
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026Project Manager Certification
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026Professional Standards for Architects (Step 1)
January 1, 2018 - January 8, 2026Three-phase Construction Control
January 1, 2004 - January 8, 2026Basic Construction Safety and Health Training
January 1, 2004 - January 8, 2026Agile Methodologies
January 1, 2023 - January 8, 2026Scrum Master
January 1, 2023 - January 8, 2026HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
January 1, 2023 - January 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence (AI)
January 1, 2022 - January 8, 2026Jira Management
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026UX/UI Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Digital design & Agile Methodology Jira Management
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Agile Methodologies
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Scrum Master
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Artificial Intelligence (AI)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Microsoft 365
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Project Manager
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Professional Standards for Architects (Step 1)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Three-phase Construction Control
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Basic Construction Safety and Health Training
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004UX/UI Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - February 11, 2026Agile Methodologies
January 1, 2023 - February 11, 2026Scrum Master
January 1, 2023 - February 11, 2026HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
January 1, 2023 - February 11, 2026Artificial Intelligence (AI)
January 1, 2022 - February 11, 2026Microsoft 365
January 1, 2024 - February 11, 2026Professional Standards for Architects (Step 1)
January 1, 2018 - February 11, 2026Three-phase Construction Control
January 1, 2004 - February 11, 2026Basic Construction Safety and Health Training
January 1, 2004 - February 11, 2026Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Government, Education, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming
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