My engineering journey began with curiosity and precision. As a child in Egypt, I dreamed of becoming an astronaut or pilot. When poor eyesight made that path impossible, my fascination shifted to the machines themselves—aircraft, rockets, and automated systems that operate with extreme accuracy and minimal human intervention. Engineering became the natural path where my strengths in mathematics and science could turn curiosity into real-world impact.
I studied engineering in Egypt, but early on I realized that technical knowledge alone was not enough. I wanted to build things, not just understand them. This led me to the Information Technology Institute (ITI) in Giza, where I specialized in applied mechatronics. Shortly after, I made one of the most defining decisions of my life: moving alone to Germany to pursue my master’s degree.
That transition was far from smooth. The language barrier was severe, financial conditions changed unexpectedly, and I found myself navigating a new country with limited resources and no support network. Those years shaped me profoundly. I learned discipline, self-reliance, and how to stay functional and focused under sustained pressure. I learned to build a life from zero, in a foreign language, while keeping my long-term vision intact.
Alongside my studies, I pursued hands-on experience through industry projects, moving from software testing into development and control-related work. I became fluent not only in technical systems, but also in working across cultures. Sports—especially handball—played a crucial role in my integration, reinforcing teamwork, accountability, and leadership in environments where performance mattered more than background.
I entered the automotive industry during the global financial crisis, a period that tested both resilience and adaptability. Through consulting roles across multiple companies and cities, I gained broad exposure to real-world engineering challenges while developing a strong preference for development over peripheral roles. This journey culminated in joining WABCO (ZF), where I stepped into ADAS development—work that aligned precisely with the original motivation that led me to engineering: building intelligent, safety-critical systems with real impact.
Today, I bring more than technical expertise. I bring the perspective of someone who has built a career across cultures, languages, and uncertainty. I am comfortable operating in complex environments, leading through credibility rather than title, and continuously learning—whether the challenge is technical, organizational, or human.