Mohamed Ashraf
About Mohamed Ashraf
Mohamed Ashraf is a Lead Product Designer at Thndr in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in product design and UX, with experience in various roles across multiple companies and a strong educational foundation in engineering and entrepreneurship.
Work at Thndr
Mohamed Ashraf serves as the Lead Product Designer at Thndr, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a team of three product designers across four product squads, focusing on creating user-centered digital products. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Product Designer at Thndr from 2022 to 2023, contributing to the design and development of various projects.
Education and Expertise
Mohamed Ashraf studied Industrial and Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) at Nile University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering. He also attended the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, focusing on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. Additionally, he completed the Youth Community Leadership Challenge at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in user research and design.
Professional Background
Mohamed Ashraf has a diverse professional background in product design and UX. He has held various positions, including Senior Product Designer at Mythod and EVARA Group, and Design Systems & Product Designer at Homzmart. His earlier roles include UX Designer at Cantina Eats and Engineering Intern at Ghabbour Auto. He has also contributed to EYouth as an Entrepreneurship Program Lead and Academic Committee Lead.
Teaching and Leadership Roles
In addition to his design work, Mohamed Ashraf is involved in education as an Advanced UX Design Nanodegree Lead at Udacity since 2022. He also serves as a UX Design Nanodegree Session Lead, a role he has held since 2021. His teaching responsibilities include guiding students through advanced UX design principles, enhancing their skills in usability testing and wireframing.
Skills and Interests
Mohamed Ashraf possesses a blend of engineering and business-oriented skills, particularly in user research and design. He has experience in usability testing and creating both low and high fidelity wireframes. His passion lies in creating digital products that enhance efficiency and ease of use, reflecting his commitment to improving user experiences.