Ahmad AboBakr

Contact Information

ahmadabobakr@gmail.com

+971 58 514 9513

linkedin.com/in/ahmadabobakr

ahmadabobakr.github.io

Unity Asset Store Publisher

United Arab Emirates

Technical Skills

Game Development

Unity Engine C# Programming VR/AR Development XR Technologies DirectX OpenGL

Web Development

HTML/CSS JavaScript Node.js

Programming Languages

C# C++ JavaScript

Tools & Platforms

Unity Asset Store Git Visual Studio Blender

Certifications

Unity Certified Expert: Programmer

Unity Technologies

Current

Languages

Awards & Recognition

Professional Summary

Game development professional with 13+ years specializing in Unity, XR, and interactive experiences. Master's in VR Experience Design, and Unity Certified Expert, currently leading academic programs and developing educational technology.

Professional Experience

Co-Founder & CEO

Shababeek Labs (2024 - Present)

Founded educational technology company focused on game-based learning and interactive educational experiences
Lead product development and technical strategy for innovative learning platforms and XR educational tools
Build and manage cross-functional team of developers, educators, and designers

SAE University College

2019 - Present

Head of Games Development & XR Department (2023 - Present)

Lead strategic direction for Games Development and XR programs, overseeing curriculum and faculty development
Manage department operations and student success initiatives
Establish industry partnerships to enhance graduate employability

Part-Time Lecturer (2021 - 2022)

Delivered specialized courses in Unity development and VR technologies

Game Development Instructor (2019 - 2021)

Taught comprehensive courses in Unity, C#, game design, and interactive storytelling
Mentored students in developing portfolio-quality projects

XR Consultant

Toptal (2022 - Present)

Guide development teams through VR/AR technology adoption and integration
Design scalable project architectures for complex XR applications
Lead technical reskilling initiatives helping traditional game teams transition to VR development

Senior VR Developer

Highstreet (2021 - 2022)

Architected core VR framework and Web3 integration for metaverse platform
Designed interaction system enabling designers to create complex experiences without developer intervention
Established scalable technical architecture supporting rapid feature development

Lead Game Developer

Kandooz Studio (2017 - 2021)

Led development of Unity-based commercial games and applications from concept to launch
Published successful assets on Unity Asset Store serving thousands of developers
Managed team workflows, code quality, and project delivery timelines

Game Developer

Gimzat 2016

Developed games using Unity and other game development technologies
Contributed to various gaming projects and client requirements

Information Technology Institute (ITI)

2014 - 2019

Part-Time Lecturer (2018 - 2019)

Delivered advanced courses in Unity development and computer graphics programming

Game Development Technical Supervisor (2014 - 2018)

Supervised game development curriculum covering Unity, DirectX, OpenGL, and C#
Developed educational materials bridging academic concepts with industry practices
Mentored students through capstone projects

Teaching Assistant

Modern Academy for Engineering 2013

Assisted in teaching programming courses including Introduction to Programming using C++
Taught Compiler Design and Computer Graphics using OpenGL
Supported students in their academic projects

Web Developer

Various Companies (2011 - 2013)

Developed backend systems using Node.js and PHP (Laravel) with MySQL and MongoDB

Education

Master of Science - Professional Practice in Virtual Reality Experience Design

Middlesex University (2023)

Postgraduate Degree - Computer Engineering

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (2017)

Post Graduate Diploma - Game Development

Information Technology Institute (ITI) (2015)

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Engineering

Modern Academy Maadi (2011)

Key Achievements

Lead developer of Kinteraction system - VR hand interaction solution sold on Unity Asset Store
Unity Certified Expert Programmer certification
15+ years of experience in game development and VR/AR technologies
Successfully led educational programs and mentored hundreds of students
Published multiple commercial assets on Unity Asset Store
Imagine Cup Local Finals participant

Game & VR Developer