What is a fun fact that few people know about you?

I have flown a small-engine plane.

How do you like to spend your free time?

Working in the garage or playing basketball.

What is your favorite quote?

When life gets hard, don’t wish it to be easier, decide to be stronger.

What’s your favorite color?

Black

What is your dream vacation destination?

Switzerland/Tokyo

What is your favorite movie or TV show?

Peaky Blinders

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pizza

Who is your personal hero and why?

My mother—she was able to move us from a warzone to a country where we are able to chase our dreams.

Define excellence.

Being able to walk the talk.

What is your favorite thing about working at LTY?

The culture and the environment.

What is your favorite work project and why?

Cobb Elementary School Gym, it was my first project I designed.

What advice would you give to your 13-year-old self?

Take all the risk.

Family members:

Ayah, Ibrahim, Omir, Mohammed, Ban, Yasmina.