Mohamad Hindi

Al-Khansaa Street,
Salmiya, Kuwait

Cell Phone: +961 76 81423 / +965 90058857

E-mail: mohamad.hindi@gmail.com

PROFILE

Computer Engineer, Mobile and Game Programmer, Unity Developer, Programming and Game Design
Instructor, ICT Education Activist.

EDUCATION

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT

B.A. Economics
Cumulative GPA 80
B.E. Electrical and Computer Engineering
Minor in Engineering Management,
Major GPA 83.7
Cumulative GPA 81.22

July 2009

June 2008

Final Year Project (FYP):

Joint project with Sting Networks AB (Sweden) and American University of Beirut.
Used C and shell scripting under LINUX to implement a VoIP network analyser that performs QoS
tests, measures network bandwidth, and evaluates delay and packet lost.
Researched data and gained an in-depth knowledge of raw socket programming, bandwidth
measurement algorithms, and network principles.
INDEPENDENT
COURSEWORK

Designing Gamification Level 1 (Certification)

By Gabe Zichermann, Udemy Online Course Platform

December 2013

Introduction to Mobile Games Development

By Jamie Cross, Udemy Online Course Platform

November 2013

"How to Build a Startup, The Lean LaunchPad"

By Entrepreneur Steve Blank, UDACITY Online Course Platform

December 2012

"A Crash Course on Creativity"

By Dr. Tina Seelig, Stanford University

December 2012

"Project Management Professional"

By Collaboration Management and Control Solutions, Beirut

November 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE Al-Nibras International School, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Kuwait

Computer Teacher,
Sept 2014 Present
Developed computer curriculum from scratch for grades 8-12.
Taught advanced computer courses as 2D game design, programming, animation, web design, 3D
modelling, and mobile app development.
Introduced the following tools: Scratch, Weebly, pivot animator, Multimedia Fusion, Google
SketchUp, Blender, Small Basic, GameSalad, and App Inventor.
Programming and Game Design Instructor, Beirut, Lebanon
Self Employed,
Jan 2013 Present
Prepared mobile development, game design and programming courses for kids and teens age 8-18
using Scratch, Kodu, Multimedia Fusion, GameSalad and App Inventor programming languages.
Conducted lectures, workshops and courses in various educational centers. Trained 100+ students.
Established a partnership with TechoFuture STEM Center. Was part of the Marketing team and Head
of Programming Department.
2D Game Programming Instructor, AUB, Beirut, Lebanon
Digital Academy Camp,
Taught crash course in 2D Game Programming using Multimedia Fusion.
Instructed students to create their own copy of Pong, Mario, and Flappy Bird game.

August 2014

Wellspring Learning Community, Beirut, Lebanon

MYP Technology Teacher,
Sept 2013 March 2014
Developed and implemented Middle Years Programme (MYP) Design Technology curricula for
grades 6, 9 and 10.
Prepared Unit Plans in accordance to International Baccalaureate MYP guidelines.

Applied the MYP Design Cycle and Assessment Criteria to conduct the courses.
Taught programming using Scratch, game design using GameSalad, and mobile development using
App Inventor for grades 6, 9, and 10 respectively.
Worked closely with staff and students to achieve MYP authorization.

Rabya Trading and Agriculture, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Electrical Site Engineer,

September 2011 May 2012

King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah / MOI-Correctional Facilities, Dhahaban

Designed electrical drawings under AutoCad.
Manage work force for the available work area to meet the progress planning.
Shift Technologies, AW Rostamani Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Technical Consultant,

March 2010 August 2010

Minister of Economy, Dubai

Drawn graphical representation for specifying business processes using Business Process Modelling
Notation under SA.
Designed and implemented business processes under Metastorm.
Developed reports extracting information from MEGA and SA processes using MEGA descriptors
and VBA.
Created interactive dashboards from Excel data under Xcelsius.
Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners), Beirut, Lebanon
Technical Consultant,
August 2009 January 2010
Presented graphical design using AutoCAD and Revit for different commercial, residential and private
projects.
Learned and applied the aspects of various low current circuits (Fire Alarm System, CCTV, MATV,
Public Addressing, and Structure Cabling Network).
Wrote technical documents and performed BOQ calculations.
Developed strong interpersonal, communicational and organizational skills.
Sting Networks AB, Stockholm, Sweden
Trainee engineer,
August 2007
Worked on installing an open source softphone in a U3 smart device.
Initiated a Lebanese lunch with a group of trainees for the employer.
Led a group of Jordanian professors, informing and guiding them on the Swedish culture, and the
work done during my internship.
Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Research Assistant,
July 2007
Researched and gathered data related to System on Chips, Networks on Chip, RTEMS, and Xpipes.
American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Lab Assistant,
Assister in C++ and Data Structure labs.
Taught private lessons in C++ programming.
Monitored students during their tests.
UNPAID,
VOLUNTARY WORK

March July 2006

New Student Orientation Program (NSOP), AUB

Campus Guide
Mentored group of first year students and helped them adjusting to university experience.

July 2008

Alloy Magazine, AUB

Head of Entertainment Section
August 2008 May 2009
Responsible for carrying articles of the section through the writing departments operation system
stages, and updating the Heads Supervisor every week to observe the progress of each article.
UNESCO CLUB, AUB
Vice President
September 2008 May 2009
Active Member
October 2007 May 2008
Planned and organized various workshops, lectures, trips, cultural and educational activities for the
AUB community.

MAKASSED CLUB, AUB

Head of Media Department
September 2008 May 2009
Initiated the idea of having the department in club. Responsible for delivering media services
(photoshooting activities, producing videos, designing posters and stands,...) upon request.
Active Member
October 2007 May 2008
Project responsible for Makassed Annual Gathering. Involved delegating tasks among team members,
setting clear objectives and deadlines, and meeting regularly to monitor the progress.
AUB RED-CROSS YOUTH CLUB
Active Member
Volunteered in different social work and campaigns.
Gained training on treating elderly and children.

October 2007 May 2008

SKILLS

Computer:
Programming languages: C++, C#, Python, JavaScritpt, Small Basic, Android Development, Google
Maps API, Scratch, App Inventor.
Game Engines: Unity, GameSalad, Multimedia Fusion, Kodu Game Lab.
3D Modelling: Google SketchUp, Blender.
Applications and Utilities: AutoCAD, Revit, Dreamweaver, Windows Movie Maker.
Language:
Fluent in English, Arabic, and Portuguese.

AWARDS

3rd Best Project (E4WASTE) in MITs Social Innovation Camp

AltCity, Beirut, Lebanon

CERTIFICATIONS

December 2012

Competed with 14 different social projects.

Assisted in preparing a business model using the Lean LaunchPad approach By Steve Blanks.
Developed an android based application under Eclipse using Android SDK and Google Maps API.

"Cultural reconciliation among Lebanese youth - Acquiring the skills of conflict resolution, and building a
culture of citizenship, and community work, and respect for the other disputed", Lebanese National
Commission for UNESCO, Beirut, Summer 2008.
"Conflict Resolution Workshop", Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, Beirut, Spring 2008.

PERSONAL DATA

Date of birth: 21th of May, 1986.

Nationality: Lebanese - Brazilian.
Residency: Lebanon.

INTERESTS

Entrepreneurship, volunteering, travelling, swimming, camping and hiking, digital photography, reading
books, cooking, outdoors activities.

REFERENCES

Provided upon request.