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Over the past 10 years, I have developed extensive management skills through various roles and projects. During my studies, I frequently collaborated with students from diverse disciplines, practicing my ability to work with different skill sets and backgrounds. My research endeavors exposed me to a wide range of individuals, enhancing my interpersonal skills.

In academic projects, I became proficient in waterfall and agile workflows, including Scrum and sprints. Naturally inclined to organize and lead, I often took on the role of Scrum Master, ensuring smooth project progress and timely client presentations.

Additionally, as the secretary for a dance association, I gained valuable experience in note-taking, event organization, and meeting leadership, further developing my ability to manage diverse groups and responsibilities effectively.

In my last job, I took on numerous responsibilities:

• Scrum Implementation: Educated team members/clients on Scrum.
• Project Planning: Created detailed project plans, dividing work into sprints, and allocating tasks based on developers' availability.
• Requirement Analysis: Conducted requirement analysis and wrote user stories.
• Meeting Preparation and Leadership: Prepared agendas for efficient meetings, led discussions, and documented the meeting.
• Backlog Management: Maintained and organized the project backlog and sprint boards, ensuring all tasks were up-to-date and prioritized.
• Task Allocation: Task Allocation: Distributed tasks among developers, considering their skills, interests, and workload.
• Stand-up Meetings: Led weekly stand-up meetings.
• Client Communication: Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their inquiries and providing regular updates.
• Progress Monitoring: Tracked progress against logged hours of devs and reported to upper management.
• Hiring Developers: Helped hiring new developers by reviewing CVs, conducting interviews, and evaluating coding tests.
• Onboarding: Being responsible for the integration of new developers.
• Client Acquisition: Engaged with potential clients to assess project suitability for the company.
• Quoting and Cost Estimation: Prepared project cost estimates and quotes.
• Team Advocacy: Represented team members' concerns and suggestions to upper management.
• Team Activities Organized team-building activities.

My passion for interacting with diverse people and my ability to manage and lead effectively have been instrumental in my career. I continually seek opportunities to learn and grow in my management capabilities. This is why I believe I am well-suited for a management position.

Full-time Job

I had a great time developing an RPG game prototype inspired by One Step from Eden. With only basic requirements and a few sprites provided by the client, I got a lot of creative freedom while building this game.

• Dynamic World: The game includes a 3D overworld inhabited by 2D characters, evoking a 'Paper Mario' aesthetic.
• Engaging Battles: Two unique battles are intricately designed, with each enemy exhibiting distinct behaviors.
• Innovative Card Mechanics: The game introduces card mechanics where players can strategically play cards from their hands to activate power-ups, execute attacks, or heal during battles.

The project allowed for a lot of creative freedom, enabling me to infuse unique elements and mechanics into the game, resulting in an immersive experience. I also loved making, gathering, and combining visuals into a cohesive style.

While the current iteration features two battles, the game holds potential for further expansion and refinement, particularly in exploring and refining the card mechanics.

Developing this RPG game was a great experience, showcasing my ability to translate creative vision into a tangible gaming experience. With its dynamic world, engaging battles, and fun game mechanics, the game stands as a testament to my creativity and passion for game development.

Full-time job

During my full-time job, I seized the opportunity to collaborate with a client in the technology industry. I was solely responsible for creating a VR environment for their booth at a convention. The client's vision was to provide visitors with an interactive experience to practice and test using their pickling liquid sprayer for metal.

• Immersive VR Environment: I developed a virtual reality environment, made for Oculus Quest (Pro).
• Custom Shader Development: I designed a custom shader to visualize the coverage of pickling liquid on the sprayable object, enhancing realism and user feedback.
• Advanced-Data Tracking: Implemented sophisticated statistics tracking, recording various metrics such as spraying time, coverage percentage, distance from the object, spraying speed, lost liquid volume, and score based on movement direction.
• User Interaction: Enabled participants to input their names and save their scores, fostering engagement and competition among visitors.
• Optimizing performance: I had to take several steps to ensure good performance. First of all, I had to optimize the the assets that the client delivered. I also made sure to use techniques like meshbaking, light baking, selective shadows, and occlusion culling.

The VR experience provided an innovative and engaging platform for visitors to familiarize themselves with the pickling liquid sprayer technology. It not only showcased the product's capabilities but also educated users on proper usage techniques.

Developing this VR environment for the convention was a rewarding experience, allowing me to apply technical expertise to a real-world scenario and contribute to the client's goals of showcasing their technology in an engaging and interactive way.

Full-time job

During my full-time job at Easysee, I had the exciting opportunity to collaborate on transforming the classic Ludo game into an immersive VR experience within a dynamic team of four. My key contributions to the project were the following:

• Comprehensive Game Design Document (GGD): I took the lead in crafting a highly detailed Game Design Document, ensuring a solid foundation for the project's development and execution. It required research into different game versions and game rules.
• UI Design and Implementation: From initial wireframing to the final implementation in Unity, I was responsible for designing and integrating the user interface. This also included making explanations for the players, to explain different game modes thoroughly.
• Sound Design: The auditory dimension of the game was my domain. I designed and implemented all sound elements, enriching the gameplay and making the experience much more fun.
• Finishing Touches: Adding the finishing touches to elevate the game's visual appeal, I implemented things like particle effects, contributing to a more polished and engaging VR gaming experience.

This project stands out not only for its successful adaptation of a classic game into the VR realm but also for the collaborative efforts of our four-member team. My multifaceted role in this project showcases my skills in game design documentation, UI development, sound design, and attention to detail in refining the overall gaming experience.

Full-time job

Collaborating with a colleague at Easysee, I had the pleasure of developing a prototype for an innovative VR horror game. The essence of the game lies in the seamless traversal between two distinct realities, where the darker dimension is filled with eerie imagery and monsters. Key aspects of my involvement in the project include:

• Comprehensive Level Design: Taking charge of the level design, I crafted an immersive environment that enhances the horror experience. From atmospheric scenes to strategic placements, every element aimed to captivate and terrify.
• Dynamic Cutscenes and Puzzles: I was responsible for crafting dynamic cutscenes that intricately wove into the narrative, ensuring a fluid and engaging storyline. Additionally, I implemented a puzzle, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
• NPC Conversations: The integration of NPC conversations added layers to the story, fostering player engagement and immersion. Dialogue interactions were implemented according to scripts the client wrote.
• VR Interaction Framework: A notable takeaway from this project was mastering the VR Interaction Framework by Bearded Ninja Games. This powerful tool streamlined VR input interactions.

While my colleague focused on developing a shader for transforming the world between dimensions and crafting enemy AI, my contributions emphasized narrative elements and the overall user experience. This project equipped me with invaluable skills, particularly in leveraging specialized frameworks for VR interaction.

I undertook the development of an infinite runner game for mobile phones with a unique twist—branching paths. The client's specific request included incorporating branching paths where players must choose between easier and harder routes, with varying levels of risk and reward.

• Branching Path Mechanic: Implemented branching paths in the game where players must make decisions between easier or harder routes, each offering different challenges and rewards.
• Dynamic Difficulty: Designed the game to increase speed and difficulty on the harder pathways, providing players with a thrilling and adrenaline-pumping experience.
• Obstacles and Enemies: Populated the jungle environment with obstacles and corrupted animals, challenging players to navigate and defeat enemies using magical abilities.
• Multiple Endings: Created different endings for each branching path, adding depth and replay value to the game as players explore different routes and outcomes.

Potential enhancements include expanding the jungle environment, introducing new obstacles and enemies, adding immersive audio, and refining the branching path mechanic to offer even more diverse gameplay experiences. We have even discussed possibilities to bring this runner into Virtual Reality!

Although making an infinite runner may seem deceivingly simple at first glance, there was plenty of room for experimenting with exciting features! The game stands as a testament to creativity and ingenuity in mobile game development, providing players with an unforgettable adventure through a corrupted jungle.

Full-time job

In response to an urgent client request, I spearheaded the development of an AR app aimed at showcasing ancient architecture in Jordan. The client, a master's student in ancient architecture, provided the concept and design, seeking a fast turnaround to bring their vision to life.

• Technological Approach: Utilized AR Foundation and marker-based tracking to anchor virtual content at each point of interest, delivering a seamless and intuitive user experience.
• Immersive Exploration: Developed an AR app allowing users to explore a virtual reconstruction of a historic village, providing a glimpse into its past glory.
• Interactive Points of Interest (POIs): Implemented visual POIs enabling users to interact with old photographs, listen to audio fragments, and view animated 3D models.
• Navigation Aid: Incorporated directional arrows along city streets, guiding users to the next point of interest and ensuring seamless exploration of the village.

I maintained close communication with the client throughout the development process, ensuring alignment with their vision and swift iteration based on feedback. Despite the tight deadline, I successfully delivered the AR app, meeting the client's expectations and enabling them to showcase ancient architecture.

Developing this AR app for ancient architecture exploration shows my ability to deliver high-quality products under strict deadlines. By leveraging AR technology and maintaining open communication with the client, I transformed their vision into a captivating and educational experience for users exploring the rich history of Jordanian architecture.

Master and Full-time job

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've had the opportunity to delve into various projects involving computer vision technologies. While I may not be able to provide intricate details due to confidentiality agreements, I still want to highlight my experience in this domain:

1. Master's Coursework: During my master's program, I chose a course to dive into the fundamentals of computer vision, covering topics such as segmentation, classification, and neural networks. I gained hands-on experience by implementing a neural network using TensorFlow in Python and working extensively with OpenCV.
2. Professional Project #1: In a project during my full-time job, which is subject to NDA, I integrated computer vision externally and integrated the results into Unity. What I can share is that in this project, we ran a computer vision model externally and loaded the result into Unity. There, the results from the computer vision were used as input for a game application, allowing you to play the game using the camera of your mobile phone.
3. Professional Project #2: Another intriguing project, also bound by strict confidentiality, involved leveraging specific functions of OpenCV within Unity. This integration allowed for real-time processing of a live camera feed, contributing to the creation of immersive and interactive experiences. The OpenCV for Unity asset was utilized for this purpose.

While I'm unable to disclose further details about these projects, I'm passionate about exploring and mastering related technologies in the future!

University (Master)

In my master's thesis, I introduced a new concept: three-dimensional thumbnails for 360-degree videos in virtual reality (VR). The immersive nature of 360° videos in VR led me to explore interfaces that go beyond the traditional two-dimensional thumbnails. The research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of 3D thumbnails compared to the state-of-the-art 2D variant. Access the Full Paper: Click here to read the Full Paper on IEEE Xplore.

1. Innovative Concept: Proposed the use of spherical and cube-shaped 3D thumbnails for navigating datasets of 360-degree videos in VR, challenging the prevalent use of 2D thumbnails.
2. Comparative Study: Conducted a comparative study against the widely used 2D equirectangular projections to assess user experience and effectiveness in conveying high-level subject matter and detailed content searches.
3. Published Research: The findings of the research were published by IEEE VR and presented at the IEEE Conference in Hong Kong, contributing to the academic discourse on VR interfaces.

The study revealed that spherical 3D thumbnails provided the best user experience, especially in detailed content searches, while 2D equirectangular projections still excelled in high-level classification tasks. The results suggested the potential benefits of 3D thumbnails for 360-degree videos in VR, emphasizing user experience and detailed content search.

The exploration of 3D thumbnails represents a significant step toward enhancing the VR viewing experience. The study's outcomes suggest a promising direction for interface design, advocating for a mixed approach that provides users with both 2D and 3D thumbnail options. This research not only contributes to the academic landscape but also holds practical implications for designing more intuitive and immersive interfaces for navigating 360-degree videos in virtual reality.

Part-time Job

As a developer within a small team, I played a pivotal role in creating the Filterbubble app, an innovative e-learning platform tailored for the Social Sciences Faculty of the University of Utrecht. I was designed to educate 12 to 14-year-old students about the algorithms utilized by social media applications: the app aimed to foster critical thinking skills among its users.

• Development Expertise: Leveraging my proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS within the Qualtrics platform, I contributed to the coding and implementing of various interactive features and content elements crucial to the app's functionality.
• Content Decision-making: Actively participated in decision-making processes related to the course content, collaborating closely with team members of different disciplines to ensure effectiveness for the target audience.
• Content Creation: I did photo/image editing for material included in the app's instructional materials.

• Empowering Education: The Filterbubble app served as a powerful educational tool, empowering students with essential knowledge about algorithmic processes in social media platforms and encouraging critical thinking.
• Collaborative Innovation: The team included people from different backgrounds, such as middle-school teachers, professors of psychology, computer science students, and an expert on the topic of education.

Contributing to the development of the Filterbubble app was a rewarding experience that allowed me to apply my technical skills and contribute to the advancement of digital literacy in education. By combining innovative technology with educational content, we successfully created a platform that empowers students to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and insight.

Personal Project

During a summer holiday, I developed a puzzle game in Unity. This project became a great learning experience, enhancing my coding skills, deepening my UI design understanding, and making me face various aspects of game development. I got more hours in coding #C, which was very useful. I also really enjoyed the puzzle-level design. Other aspects I learned a lot about were: asset handling, visual design, and efficient code architecture.

• 21 progressively more difficult levels.
• New puzzle elements are slowly introduced to maintain player engagement.
• Emphasis on consistency and continuity in both design and gameplay.

This endeavor was a very enjoyable way to spend my summer while continuously learning new things. The puzzle game project serves as a great way to showcase my love for little indie games and continuously learning new skills.

University (Master)

As part of my Master's program, I collaborated with a skilled team of four to create a captivating animation video, rendered in stunning 4K resolution, over an intensive eight-week period. The project involved mocapping over 20 animations in the state-of-the-art mocap lab at the University of Utrecht.

1. Mocap Lab Expertise: Led the team in utilizing the University of Utrecht's mocap lab to capture over 20 animations, ensuring a high level of realism in our project.
2. Unity and Cinemachine Mastery: Leveraged Unity and Cinemachine to bring the animation to life, focusing on cinematics, camera work, and scene creation. Applied creative and technical skills to enhance the overall visual impact.
3. eam Collaboration:T Worked seamlessly with teammates who focused on cleaning animations and character rigging. Ensured a cohesive and polished final product by coordinating efforts and expertise.

The project stands as a testament to our collective skills and dedication, earning accolades for its visual excellence and technical proficiency. The successful collaboration resulted in a compelling animation video that showcases the capabilities of mocap technology and our expertise in animation production.

This Master's Animation Project not only demonstrated technical prowess but also highlighted effective teamwork, creativity and the ability to bring imaginative concepts to life through cutting-edge technology.

University (Master)

In collaboration with a team of six, I undertook a challenging Master's course on mobile interaction, focusing on rapid prototyping and mobile app development. Our objective was to compare various interaction methods on mobile phones, leading to the creation and publication of a mobile app on the Google Play Store.

1. Rapid Prototyping: Employed agile methodologies to rapidly prototype and develop a mobile app that would serve as a platform for comparing different interaction methods.
2. Diverse Interaction Methods: Explored and compared motion controls, swipe controls, and tapping controls within the app to analyze their effectiveness and user preferences.
3. Google Play Store Publication: Successfully published the app on the Google Play Store, making our research and findings accessible to a wider audience.
4. Extensive Analysis: Authored a comprehensive report delving into the analysis of various interaction methods. The report outlined our methodology, results, and the implications of our findings.
5. Metaverse Poster Presentation: Innovatively presented our work during the poster session at the end of the course, held in the metaverse—a unique and immersive platform.

Our project received exceptional recognition, earning an outstanding rating of 9.9/10. This acknowledgment highlighted the thoroughness of our research, the quality of our app, and the significance of our findings in the realm of mobile interaction.

This Master's project underscored our ability to collaboratively address complex challenges, from rapid prototyping to effective analysis, ultimately contributing valuable insights to the field of mobile interaction.

University (Bachelor)

For my Bachelor's thesis, I designed a Virtual Reality (VR) application toexplore the potential of inducing smoking cravings in adults with smoking addiction. The goal was to contribute insights to enhance therapies like Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for smoking cessation.

1. Literature Review: Conducted comprehensive literature research to identify primary smoking cues triggering cravings, laying the groundwork for the VR application.
2. Shadowing Addiction Therapist: Spent a day shadowing an addiction therapist at MST Hospital, gaining valuable insights used in developing the VR application. This experience enriched the understanding of real-world applications.
3. Application Development: Utilized Unity and designed the application for the HTC Vive, ensuring an immersive and realistic experience for users.
4. User Testing: Collaborated with individuals undergoing smoking addiction treatment at Tactus Addiction Facility to conduct user tests. Gathered qualitative data to analyze the effectiveness of the VR application.
5. Research Paper: Based on the results of user tests, authored a research paper providing comprehensive insights into the potential of VR in inducing smoking cravings and its implications for therapeutic interventions.

The VR application demonstrated its potential in creating realistic smoking craving scenarios, opening avenues for more effective smoking cessation therapies. The research paper, accessible here, encapsulates the findings and contributes to the ongoing discourse in addiction therapy and VR applications.

This project not only showcased technical skills in VR development but also highlighted a commitment to understanding and addressing real-world challenges in healthcare.

University (Bachelor)

As part of my Bachelor's in Computer Science, I spearheaded a 10-week project to create an iPad web app for the Batavieren Race, Europe's largest relay race. The committee managing the event sought to replace outdated tracking systems, and we rose to the challenge using the React framework.

• App design: Everything from requirement analysis, wireframing and eventual development was done by our small team.
• Tech Integration with React: Implemented a modern web app by integrating React with the existing API, delivering an efficient iPad interface for real-time runner tracking and managing special cases.
• Agile React Development: Applied Agile Scrum methodology, taking on the role of Scrum Master. Conducted sprint-based development, ensuring rapid adaptation and regular feedback sessions.

• Successfully deployed a functional web app within the tight 10-week deadline, enhancing efficiency for the Batavieren Race committee.
• Gained expertise in Scrum Master responsibilities within the context of React development, emphasizing seamless communication and agile adjustments.

This project shows my ability to leverage React for innovative solutions within constrained timelines, showcasing effective collaboration and agile methodologies.