CURRENTLY OPEN FOR WORK Islam Abudaoud Award-winning product design leader driving business value through design Work Highlights Islam Abudaoud

Design Case Studies

Favorite projects from my career

Maximo Asset Management

Discover how IBM’s cross-functional team enhanced the Maximo Application Suite, offering users a 360-degree view of their data. This case study details the journey from research to implementation, highlighting significant business impact, increased user satisfaction, and business growth.

 

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Operational Maps

Learn how IBM Maximo Application Suite revolutionized spatial asset management through standardized location-based services. This case study showcases design thinking’s impact on visualization, user interaction, and work order management, driving operational efficiency, safety, and business growth.

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IBM Maximo Mobile

Discover how IBM Maximo Mobile transformed field operations with a user-friendly design and advanced AI. This case study highlights the intuitive mobile app that boosts productivity, enables real-time collaboration, and uses AI for efficient problem-solving, greatly enhancing the work of field professionals.

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Driving business growth through design

With 18 years in the design industry, I’ve led teams at Fortune 100 companies, transforming ideas into impactful experiences. My user-centered approach has streamlined design processes, improved user productivity, and delivered solutions that resonate with users and drive business growth. I thrive in fostering collaborative spaces where innovation and technical prowess meet to create groundbreaking digital products. Let’s transform your vision into a digital masterpiece.

  • Product design
  • Cross-functional Collaborations
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Design Thinking
  • Figma
  • Design Systems
  • Generative AI
  • Product Strategy
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Mobile Design
  • Information architecture
  • UX research
  • Strategic Vision & Leadership

🎨 What I bring to the table

  • Strategic Mindset: Expertise honed in high-stakes environments where understanding user needs and market dynamics is as vital as the design itself.
  • Technical Prowess: Ability to transform complex concepts into user-friendly solutions, driving efficiency and engagement.
  • Relationship-Driven Approach: Ensuring every stakeholder and team member is part of the success story, harmonizing individual strengths to achieve collective goals.

🚀 When we collaborate, expect

  • Strategic & Innovative: Embark on a journey where strategy and creativity converge, resulting in market-leading products.
  • Valued Partnership: A partnership that values open dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared vision, ensuring synchronized steps toward success.
  • Commitment to Excellence: An unwavering commitment to excellence, where every detail is meticulously crafted, and every outcome is a testament to the power of strategic design.

Leadership Values

Leading by example

Leadership is about people

Learn-it-all together

Sponsoring inclusion and diversity

Working together to achieve more

Building lasting relationships

Design Leadership Blog

Insight and lessons from my experience as a design leader.

Certifications

Enterprise Design Thinking
Co-Create | IBM

Enterprise Design Thinking
Team Essentials for AI ǀ IBM

Enterprise Design Thinking
Practitioner ǀ IBM

Certified SAFe® 5
Agilist

Certified ScrumMaster®
(CSM®)

Clear Writing Through
Critical Thinking