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My name is Abduljabbar Said, and I am a passionate Digital Media & Software Engineer with experience in UI/UX design, web development, game design, and 3D modeling. My work blends creativity and technology to create impactful digital experiences.

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About Me

My Mission & Goals

I aim to bridge the gap between technology and design by creating seamless, user-friendly digital experiences. With experience in front-end development, product design, and game development, I strive to build products that are both visually appealing and highly functional.

Education

  • University of Rochester CO’2023

  • Major: Digital Media Studies

  • GPA: 3.12

Skills & Expertise

  • Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

  • UI/UX Design (Figma)

  • Game Development (Construct 3, Unreal Engine)

  • 3D Modeling (Blender)

  • Software Engineering (Python, Java, C#)

  • Audio Engineering (Wwise, Logic X Pro, ProTools)

Work Experience

  • August 2023 - February 2025

    • Served as Product Owner for Dell Figma accounts, managing access and redesigning the home page and dashboard to enhance usability. Improved visual appeal through better contrast, object placement, and layout while assisting teams with access and workspace setup.

    • Contributed to the planning and production of tutorial videos for agile designers at Dell, brainstorming music, video concepts, series branding, and engagement strategies. 

      • Edited videos in Adobe Premiere Pro to create engaging content that effectively guided users in utilizing JIRA for streamlined project management and workflow processes

    • Developed a responsive website for Dell’s Digital Design newsletter, improving accessibility and engagement for the team.

    • Designed icons, Zoom backgrounds, and standees (virtual and in-person) for Dell’s Experience Design Summit (XD Summit), reinforcing brand identity with the theme "Aspiring to Design for Tomorrow within Emerging Technology.

    • Maintained and edited the Product Design in Action SharePoint page, enabling Dell Digital Design (DDD) members to upload and showcase case studies highlighting impactful product design outcomes.

    • Gathered and analyzed usage data across Microsoft Teams channels at Dell, including member counts, engagement levels, and active participation over 30-, 60-, and 90-day periods to assess channel relevance.

      • Used these insights to support decisions on which channels to retain or archive, contributing to a cleaner, more efficient digital communication environment.

  • June 2022 - August 2022

    • Provided alignment across Digital Tracking Inventory (DTI) stakeholders that was accomplished through the Management Action Plan

    • Focused on the product design and analysis of the features to create prototypes of DTI capabilities

  • May 2021 - August 2021

    • Identified & documented challenges in the B2B customer journey, different B2B integrations, including EDI and API, and cloud capabilities.

    • Explored different competitor behaviors in catalog generation, order processing, and order notifications

Dell Technologies

  • September 2022 - May 2023

    • Serves as the primary receptionist at the David T Kearns Center, directing guests to appropriate staff members or resources provided

    • Assist with Book Lending Programming by instructing undergraduates on the book request process and distributing/receiving books.

  • September 2019 - December 2019

    • Facilitated student-led discussions with peer advisors and fellow classmates.

    • Assisted professors by grading exams and assignments for the University of Rochester’s Python course.

  • May 2019 - August 2019

    • Analyze and sort sensitive data for high school students

    • Mentored students in the Rochester City School District for the Upward Bound pre-college summer program at the University of Rochester, which included managing and co-organizing the program

    • Teaching Assistant for the students' math classes, including Algebra, Geometry, Physics, and Statistics.

University of Rochester

3D Designs

  • Rubik's Cube

  • Beach Ball

  • Heart

  • Fire Flower (Super Mario)

  • Succulent

  • Tree

  • House (Blue's Clues)

  • Tickety Tock (Blue's Clues)

  • Side Table Drawer (Blue's Clues)

  • Square Pants (Sponge Bob)

  • Squidward's House (Sponge Bob)

  • Table (Sponge Bob)

  • Soccer Ball

  • Pokéball (Pokémon)

  • Star

  • Wrestling Ring (WWE)

  • Among Us

Projects

League Schedule Maker

Developed a web application that lets users create and manage a soccer league, input match results, and track standings in real time.

GitHub

Findex

Developed a financial literacy website for the Upward Bound Pre College program to educate the youth on saving, investing, budgeting, and healthy financial habits in preparation for adulthood.

Demo

Tic Tac Toe

Built a simple command-line Tic Tac Toe game, handling two-player turns, input validation, and winner detection. Designed the game to be interactive and user-friendly with clear board updates and error handling.

GitHub

Health Space

Programmed a website to educate users on mental health and advise them on specific situations. Intended to create a safe discussion space for allies or users suffering from mental health.

Blues Clues House OOD

Developed an interactive program inspired by Blue’s Clues, allowing users to recreate the show's house using simple shapes. Implemented object-oriented programming principles to structure game elements efficiently.

GitHub
GitHub
Website

Star Chase

Designed and developed a 10-level maze-based video game set in outer space, where players navigate as the main character to collect stars as quickly as possible while avoiding aliens and other obstacles.

Organization Flyers

NSBE Leadership

“The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”

First-Year Representative

  • As Freshman Representative, I focused on getting more underclassmen involved in NSBE and keeping them engaged throughout the year.

    • Encouraged freshmen to attend weekly study halls and bi-weekly networking events, helping them connect with upperclassmen and build a support system.

    • Helped plan fundraisers, including two FIFA tournaments, which raised money to bring 50 members to the National Convention in Detroit, MI.

Communitiy Outreach Chair

  • As Community Outreach Chair, I focused on building connections between our NSBE chapter, local engineering companies, and the Rochester community to create meaningful opportunities for students.

    • Organized coding workshops for high school students and career-focused sessions for middle schoolers in the Rochester City School District, helping them explore STEM careers and stay on a focused path.

    • Networked with industry professionals and community leaders to create mentorship opportunities and strengthen relationships between NSBE and the local community.

Vice President/Business Manager

  • As Vice President, I stepped in whenever the President was unavailable and helped keep things running smoothly. I also worked behind the scenes to support our members and make sure events and initiatives went as planned.

    As Business Manager, I was responsible for handling our finances, keeping track of every transaction, and making sure we had the funding we needed.

    • Organized logistics for getting members to both the Regional and National Conventions, handling travel, accommodations, and budgeting to make sure as many people could attend as possible.

    • Managed all finances, kept detailed records, and worked closely with department heads to secure funding and ensure everything was properly allocated.

    • Completed the required business management training to effectively oversee the organization's financial operations.

President

  • As NSBE President, I focused on creating opportunities for our members to grow professionally, academically, and as a community. I led meetings, kept the organization running smoothly, and made sure we stayed on track with our mission.

    • Secured $22,000 through department funding and fundraising, which allowed us to bring 25 members to the Regional Convention(Virtual) and 18 to the National Convention(Anaheim, CA).

    • Organized 50+ events throughout the year, including study halls, career-building and professional development workshops, company sessions, fundraisers, and community engagement activities.

Awards

Individual

Kesha Atkins “Senior Essence” Award (2023)

Named in memory of a University of Rochester alumna and students in the Higher Education Opportunity Program. This award honors a student who has demonstrated the values and beliefs characteristics of last year’s Senior Charge: “to be open and selfless, support each other with compassion, and never give up on yourself or others.”

Chicago 6 to 50 Fiyahs Award (2022)

Awarded for demonstrating abilities to lead others and have immense involvement in NSBE as a chapter, region, and national commitment.

Organization

Gwen M. Greene Student Organization Award (2022)

The National Society of Black Engineers was awarded for exemplifying the Greene Center’s values and supporting career education efforts for students and alumni.

Wilson Commons Student Organization Award (2019)

The National Society of Black Engineers was honored with the Boars Head award for having the most significant impact on student and community life at the University of Rochester.