Sayed Abdelaal

UX Design Specialist @ UEFA | UX instructor @ Udacity, ITI & Anas Academy | UX Mentor @ ADPlist

I am a UX Design Specialist at UEFA with a proven track record of creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences. With 6 years of experience in the industry, I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and deliver user-centered solutions that drive business growth.

My expertise lies in conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, and conducting usability testing to inform the design process. I have a strong understanding of UX principles and stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to the success of numerous projects, including UEFA's products such as the VIP Tickets App, Accreditation Delivery Portal, Media Portal, VISTA Stadium Maps, UEFA Go, and the B2B Design System. Previously, I worked with Link Development on projects like ServeBig, the Ministry of Justice Platform, GAFI, EgyptAir, the Grand Egyptian Museum, SEHA, CBE - GRID, Emirates Health Services, the Saudi Space Portal, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the Islamic Development Bank, FAB MISR Internet Banking, STC Bank, RCJY, and many more success stories.

These experiences have honed my ability to transform complex problems into elegant and user-friendly designs.

As a forward-thinking professional, I am driven by a constant desire to innovate and enhance user experiences. I thrive in a collaborative environment where I can leverage my skills in problem-solving, creativity, and attention to detail.

Expertise ⚒️

UX Strategy

User-Centered Design

Product Design

UX Research

UX Design

UI Design

Problem Solving

Data-driven Decision Making

Communication and Presentation

End to End product

Design system

Experience ✒️

UEFA, Switzerland. (Remote)

Des 2023 – Present.

UX Design Specialist

I lead the design and execution of B2B projects that drive engagement and satisfaction, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful outcomes.

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and stakeholders.
  • Communicate design progress and challenges to stakeholders effectively.
  • Ensure designs align with business goals and technical constraints.
  • Ensure designs are aligned with UEFA's brand and visual identity - Maintain B2B design system.
  • Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
  • Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback.
  • Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, effectively articulating design decisions.
  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
  • Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices.
  • Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Products/Projects:

UEFA's Community Platform

VIP Tickets App

Accreditation Delivery Portal

Media Portal

VISTA Stadium maps

UEFA Go

B2B Design system

Atos, France. (Remote)

Des 2023 – Present.

UX/Product Design Specialist

Leading the UX team and owning the UX Design of UEFA's products.

Clients:

UEFA

Link Development, Egypt. (Hybrid)

May 2021 – Dec 2023.

Senior UX/Product Designer

I work in a cross-functional team mission-based, closely with all stakeholders.
I also maintain and contribute to the design system alongside the front-end team.

  • Facilitate meetings/workshops with stakeholders and business teams.
  • Gather and validate business requirements with user needs, and Technicality.
  • Doing Research quantitative and qualitative, Journey and empathy maps, Personas.
  • Information Architecture, wireframes, UI Design, prototyping, and testing.
  • Analyzing user feedback and activity, and iterating to enhance the user experience.
  • Collaborate and communicate with dev teams to stand on the tech constraints hand of the final designs.
Products/Projects:

ServeBig

Ministry of Justice Platform

GAFI

Egypt air

Grand Egyptian Museum

SEHA

CBE - GRID

Emirates Health Services

Saudi Space Portal

Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Islamic Development Bank

FAB MISR Internet Banking

STC Bank

RCJY

And many more success stories!

Intcore, Egypt.

Oct 2019 – Apr 2021.

UX/UI Designer

I worked closely with the system analyst, project manager and the dev team to deliver products that delight and satisfy the end-user and achieve business goals.

  • The full product lifecycle - from brief to usability and build.
  • Revamp and enhance products and produce a user-centered design.
  • Communicate and Collaborate with clients to understand their needs.
  • Taking feedback from teammates and clients and consider it to improve the designs and make the right decisions.
Products/Projects:

Medaro

AerBag

Clubenz

Multivendor Ecommerce

Fastrak

CodeRed

Treffen

and many more success stories!

Anas Academy, UK. (Remote)

Nov 2023 – Present.

UX Instructor & Trainer.

As a UX Trainer at Anas Academy, I am empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to create exceptional user experiences.

  • Create an engaging training UX content and conducting sessions on user experience (UX) design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Create and deliver hands-on workshops, exercises, and case studies to enhance participants' practical skills in UX design.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to trainees, offering personalized feedback and insights to foster their growth and development.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve training content, materials and methodologies to ensure their effectiveness.
Udacity, USA. (Remote)

Sep 2022 – Present.

UX Session Lead, Instructor & Mentor.

It’s a remote part-time job, I’m teaching the Advanced UX program (UX Nano-degree) as a part of Future Work is Digital Scholarship.

  • Managing weekly Connect sessions with students according to Udacity guidelines.
  • Creating the Udacity Connect session agenda, content & notes.
  • Explaining concepts of the Nanodegree program to my groups of students.
  • Coordinating between the students and the Udacity Connect team. and a few more responsibilities...
ITI, Egypt.

March 2023 – Present.

UX Instructor & Mentor.

It’s a remote part-time job, I’m teaching the UX/UI course of the information technology institute of El Ismailia.

  • Create an engaging training UX content and conducting sessions on user experience (UX) design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Create and deliver hands-on workshops, exercises, and case studies to enhance participants' practical skills in UX design.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to trainees, offering personalized feedback and insights to foster their growth and development.

And over 5 years of experience between Graphics, Motion Graphics, and web design with advertising agencies

Education 🎓

BACHELOR DEGREE

2011-2015.

Management Information Systems and Computers

Let’s work together 🙌