about me.

    i work across product, bd, and ecosystem strategy, helping teams turn early ideas into focused products and scalable growth. my experience spans web3, security, and iot.

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    based in vancouver, canada

    focused on mobility of value.

    got an idea, let's chat!

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    philosophy

    i approach product through human-centred design and agile rhythm. where design and implementation move as one.

    across eight years, i have helped build what connects us: fleet systems, decentralized networks, security platforms, and collective tools.

    i work best in uncertainty, turning rough ideas into crafted realities.

    experience

    feb 2026 – may 2026

    business development lead

    code4rena · zellic

    Drove early deal flow across Web3 protocols and closed initial engagements within 30 days. Built c4watch.xyz to aggregate audit data and sharpen BD strategy. Role concluded when Zellic wound down the Code4rena platform.

    bdweb3securitydeal flow
    may 2021 – may 2024

    technical product manager

    chainsafe systems

    Led product for ChainBridge & developer experinece for Sygma protocols. Grew community to 400+ contributors and secured $100M+ in asset transfer partnerships.

    web3team managementopen sourcedesignuxstrategy
    sept 2019 – aug 2020

    interaction designer

    luminwire

    Redesigned financial UX onboarding, increasing completion rates by 38% and satisfaction by 74%.

    ux researchdesign researchdesign systemsfintech
    jan 2019 – may 2020

    assistant champion, Innovation and entrepreneurship programs

    chang institute for entrepreneurship - beedie school of business

    Supported program communications and strategic initiatives for Simon Fraser University's flagship entrepreneurship center.

    Communicationdesigncommunity buildingmarketingstakeholder management
    may 2024 – present

    product & design consultant

    Freelance

    Partnering with ventures to build data-driven products. Initial design for XO.MARKET and led strategic pivot for Atheel to unlock $4M+ revenue stream.

    Web3IoTproduct strategyconsultingaidatadesign
    feb 2017 – may 2021

    co-founder, business design

    atheel technology

    Co-founded GPS fleet tracking startup. Scaled operations to 14 cities and led successful acquisition in 2021.

    startupIoTb2b salesb2c sales
    mar 2015 – dec 2017

    mar 2015 – dec 2017

    tedxmisrata

    Founded the first TEDx event in Misrata, Libya, earning the TEDxChange Prize from TED.

    leadershipevent organizationcommunity
    nov 2015 – present

    national committee lead

    united world colleges Libya (uwc)

    Leading a volunteer team providing educational scholarships. Achieved 95% program success rate and served on global governance committee.

    volunteeringeducationleadership
    sep 2018 – jan 2019

    business design (co-op)

    deshpande foundation- Sandbox Startups

    Developed brand guidelines and organized India's largest startup accelerator Makeathon (560+ registrations). Facilitated design thinking workshops for 210+ people.

    Design ThinkingBrand DesignEvent Organization

    education

    Sept 2016 – Dec 2020

    Simon Fraser University (SFU)

    Bachelor of Business Administration : Interactive arts and technology with business joint major.

    Vancouver, Canada

    design concentration Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate

    Sept 2013 – July 2015

    United World College Maastricht (UWCM)

    International Baccalaureate (Bilingual)

    Maastricht, The Netherlands

    the stack

    Product Strategy & Vision
    Web3 & Blockchain
    IoT & Connected Devices
    Data Pipelines & AI
    UX/UI & Design Systems
    Agile & Scrum
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Stakeholder Management
    speculative design
    rapid prototyping
    gtm
    product management
    project management