Ahmad Abubaker

Education

Stanford University

September 2023 - December 2025

MS in Design - Physical Form + Manufacturing

Jordan University of Science and Technology

January 2015 - December 2019

BS in Electrical Engineering - Communications

DFM & Fabrication: Designed for and fabricated using CNC machining, injection molding, casting, welding, sheet metal forming, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
CAD & CAM: Created 3D models, assemblies, technical drawings, and CAM workflows in Fusion 360
‍Simulation: Performed FEA stress and thermal analyses, moldflow simulations, and toolpath simulations to validate designs, predict defects, and ensure manufacturability
‍Electronics: Designed PCBs, integrated sensors, and prototyped embedded systems using microcontrollers.
‍Programming: Developed firmware for microcontrollers and scripts for data visualization and interactive prototypes in Python, C++, Java, and Processing
‍Design Research & Strategy: Led design processes from stakeholder interviews and systems analysis through synthesis, concept development, and validation

September 2023 - Present

Coached 50+ students from ideation through successive prototyping and rigorous experimentation with processes and materials.
Mentored 1,000+ students on a comprehensive range of fabrication workflows including: CNC machining, welding, milling, turning, casting, woodworking, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
Streamlined designs by performing CAD/CAM reviews and providing expert Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback.
Accelerated research by providing design and fabrication support for complex experiment hardware builds.

January 2021 - September 2023

Grew the team by recruiting and onboarding 10+ engineers and developers.
Led prototype development for the IoT sensor node, overseeing PCB and enclosure design for 12+ iterations.
Validated product-market fit by deploying prototypes across 10+ coffee shops and roasteries.
Ensured user-centric design by interviewing baristas and integrating their workflows and needs into the core product approach.

June 2021 - June 2023

Designed, prototyped, and successfully scaled a flagship Early Childhood Development intervention, currently reaching 35,000 + caregivers and 50,000+ children, with an annual projection to reach 150,000 new children.
Co-Designed and Deployed Playful Learning Areas in 140+ locations across four complex contexts: Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, including in healthcare clinics' waiting rooms.
Facilitated critical program success by serving as a key liaison between diverse stakeholders: caregivers, healthcare workers, government officials, and design teams.

July 2017 - January 2021

Founded and scaled a pioneering STEM education startup, recruiting and training 35+ STEM majors to produce original Arabic-language science content and live shows.
Secured critical funding and partnerships by leading fundraising, grant writing, outreach, and communications efforts for the organization.