Mohamed Sheik Nainar
About Mohamed Sheik Nainar
Mohamed Sheik Nainar serves as the Director of User Experience at Synaptics Incorporated, a position he has held since 2017. He has a strong background in usability research and engineering, with advanced degrees in Industrial Engineering and Computer Engineering.
Work at Synaptics
Mohamed Sheik Nainar has been serving as the Director of User Experience at Synaptics Incorporated since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through research and design initiatives. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Staff Usability Researcher from 2012 to 2017 and as a Staff Usability Researcher from 2007 to 2012. His contributions at Synaptics include influencing engineering decision-making and securing customer design wins through comprehensive research on various input devices.
Education and Expertise
Mohamed Sheik Nainar holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras, obtained from 1994 to 1998. He is proficient in generative, iterative, and evaluative methodologies, as well as experiment design and statistical analyses.
Background
Before joining Synaptics, Mohamed Sheik Nainar worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in usability research. He was a Research Associate at SA Technologies, Inc. from 2004 to 2006 and served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University from 2000 to 2006. His early career included a position as a Graduate Engineer Trainee at Carborundum Universal Limited in Chennai, India, from 1998 to 1999.
Professional Passion
Mohamed Sheik Nainar is passionate about creative thinking and problem-solving. He has a strong inclination towards generating and experimenting with new ideas and concepts, which aligns with his roles in user experience and usability research. His focus on innovative methodologies has been a significant aspect of his professional journey.