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Data-Driven
Decisions backed by analytics and user testing, not just intuition. I believe in measuring success.
The source / Yahya El-Sawi
Designing for humans, coding for fun.
Hi, I’m Yahya. I design and build digital products that solve real problems, focusing on clarity, usability, and solutions that actually work.
3+Years experience
10Projects
∞Coffees
My philosophy
Evidence, empathy, and detail.
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Empathy First
Understanding users’ pain points is the first step toward solving them. Design is for people.
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Pixel Perfect
Attention to detail separates good design from great design. I sweat the small stuff.
Experience
Building across disciplines.
Software & Web Developer
Gift It · Dubai, UAEWorking on production features across web, UX, and databases. Responsible for testing, performance optimization, database schemas, transactional emails, and collaborating with the founder on product direction.
RIT Student App — Capstone-Level Project
RIT DubaiLed the design and development of a student app to replace the existing Pulse system. Integrated myCourses and SIS while improving notifications, accessibility, and overall UX.
NASA Space Apps Hackathon
Dubai, UAEContributed to “Winder,” an open-source project discovery platform using swipe-based matching. Implemented team-matching logic to support team formation.
Enhancing Data Management
RIT DubaiDesigned a relational database system focused on data integrity, security, efficient retrieval, and normalized schemas.
Web Development Project — Tekram
RIT DubaiBuilt a responsive website for a Lebanese restaurant with a focus on UI, content, and interaction using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Video Editing & Early Software Projects
AIS Dubai · Gift ItProduced large-scale graduation videos and tutorials, and built a Python virtual assistant with voice recognition and a GUI.
Current technical focus
Immersive learning and intelligent infrastructure.
Senior Development Project · 2025–2026
Immersive Brain Exploration
Interactive VR neuroanatomy learning platform built with Unity, C#, OpenXR, and XR Interaction Toolkit. Work includes brain-structure interactions, world-space clinical information panels, Meta Quest deployment, comfort, readability, accessibility, architecture, workflows, and testing.
Network Design & Performance · Spring 2026
Secure Small Mall Automation System
AI-assisted network automation using Python, Flask, GNS3, Netmiko, Cisco IOS, VLANs, ACLs, OSPF, and Docker hosts. Includes conversational configuration, dynamic tenant onboarding, validation, and closed-loop failure correction.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai.
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Technologies · Minor in Business Administration · Degree awarded May 2026
Tools & skills