Skills

Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, HTML, CSS, SQL.

Human Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Native).

Design Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Film Editing, Microsoft Office Suite, V Ray, Figma, Miro, Tableau.

Scripting Frameworks: Grasshopper, Arduino, Touch Designer, p5.js, d3.js.

Modeling & Drafting: Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Navisworks.

Education

Harvard University

Master in Design Engineering (MDE)

Cambridge, MA

Aug 2022 - May 2024

  • Collaborative degree between Harvard’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) + John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).

  • Thesis: PathWay: Credential Verification Using Blockchain.

  • Awarded Community and Leadership Award at Harvard GSD.

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)

Pittsburgh, PA

Aug 2015 - May 2020

  • Minors: Intelligent Environments and Physical Computing

  • Thesis: A Seat at The Diwaniya: Transforming a Traditional Spatial Practice to Empower Marginalized People in Kuwait.

  • Graduated with University Honors and College of Fine Arts Honors.

  • Awarded Carnegie Mellon Women’s Award, Senior Leadership Award, Outstanding Student Award, and Dean's List 2016‑2020.

Experience

Harvard Innovation Labs

Designer

  • Collaborated with the marketing team to create compelling visual content for various platforms, increasing brand visibility and engagement.

  • Assisted in the conceptualization and execution of visual branding strategies, elevating the presence of projects both online and offline.

Boston, MA

Sep 2023 - May 2024

Harvard Graduate School of Design

Graduate Research Assistant | Climate Refuge Cities

  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses on climate refuge cities to be published in 2024.

  • Completed administrative and research duties in collaboration with the professor.

Cambridge, MA

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

Harvard University

Teaching Fellow | Intro to Physics

Cambridge, MA

Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • Oversaw the education of 140 students by holding office hours, keeping track of assignments & grading, and providing feedback.

  • Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.

Foster + Partners | Gulf Consult

Site Architect & Inspector

Kuwait

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Performed daily architecture and civil site inspections on the Kuwait International Airport T2 Construction Site.

  • Created multiple presentations and drawings to present to the client.

  • Coordinated with multiple disciplines, including structural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting teams.

  • Reviewed shop drawings for approval and provided architectural comments.

Kuwait Fund Engineer Training Program

Architect Trainee

Kuwait

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

  • Received 15 certificates and completed training in various subjects, including Contracts & Contract Management, Feasibility Study & Business Planning, Finance for Non‑Financials, Project Management & Risk Management, and Emotional Intelligence.

Ali Abdulaziz Alsane Commercial Establishment

Renovation Consultant & Brand Designer

Kuwait

Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Supervised renovation of an office building by creating drawings, reviewing bills of quantities & performing site inspections.

  • Designed a complete branding package including logo, color palettes, stationery, and office interior design.

Miller Institute for Contemporary Art

Gallery Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA

Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Helped safely install and uninstall 6+ art pieces displayed in the gallery.

  • Provided visitors with a hospitable environment & information for three exhibits.

  • Assisted gallery staff with various administrative tasks.

Carnegie Mellon University

Teaching Assistant | Generative Modeling

Pittsburgh, PA

Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to over 60 students.

  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work, concentrating on Grasshopper and Python scripting.

EvolveEA

Design Intern

Pittsburgh, PA

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Designed a transit‑oriented development and presented it to the client.

  • Prepared community meeting materials, created post‑meeting analysis documents, and helped develop urban plans for two neighborhoods.

  • Attended weekly team meetings & created drawings for numerous clients, including architecture, detail, landscape & urban drawings.

Urban Collaborative Studio

Project Manager & Lead Designer

Pittsburgh, PA

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Led a team of 12 designers & 50+ community volunteers to design and construct an educational playscape for Community Forge.

  • Conducted 8 community meetings to understand the neighborhood design needs and developed urban strategies and tactical interventions through new modes of participation with stakeholders as co-designers.

Certificates & TRaining

Contracts & Contract Management

Feasibility Study & Business Planning

Finance for Non-Financials

Project Management & Risk Management

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills & Interview Skills

Health, Safety, and Environment in Engineering Projects

Negotiation Skills and Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Presentation Skills

Report Writing

Time, Self-Management, and Goal-Setting

Work Ethics & Behavior

Value Engineering

Creative Problem Solving & Innovation Skills

Effective Teamwork Skills and Skills to Succeed a Work