With a passion for creative challenges, architectural design, photography and all things Art, Zahra started attending art and painting classes at the University of Tehran in Iran at the age of 6 (it helped that her father was the Dean of the Art & Architecture department).
At 16, she graduated from High School, and dabbled in the art of creative writing. Later she finished her Bachelors of Architecture, quickly followed by a Masters of Science in Civil Engineering-- all, while pursuing her love for painting and photography.
Zahra published her [art]work in 2009 as part of her thesis. The publication consisted of all personal thoughts, poetry, paintings, compositions, buildings and sculptures, composed as monological art; defying art before witnesses. The thesis was based on the orientation of the artist, all personal work in progress, self, from the point of view of the idolizing witness.
She's held several exhibitions of her studio projects, and her other artworks such as paintings, charcoal drawings and figure drawings throughout the years.
In 2012 Zahra fell in love with programming and decided to pursue a career in Software Engineeing.
Zahra is currently working as the Director of Design Engineering in New York City, flying Cirrus aircraft, photographing and painting on the weekends.
Vercel, New York, NY, US, Director of Design Engineering
BDG Media, New York, NY, US, SVP of Engineering
BDG Media, New York, NY, US, VP of Engineering
BDG Media, New York, Sr Director of Product Engineering
BDG Media, New York, Director of Product Engineering
BDG Media, New York, Software Engineer
Mozilla, New York, NY, US, Web Developer
Levo League, New York, NY, US, Front End Developer
Zahraism, Nationwide, Photographer // Graphic Designer // Owner
Self employed contractor developing web/print based solutions for SMBs
Lifestyle Photography for individuals and families
Responsible for project scope, design, development and delivery on time and to budget
Utilise a variety of technologies (Flash, JavaScript, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
iKreative Visual Communications, New Jersey, Creative Director
Interactive and print media design
Print projects from concept through production
Graphics for sales materials
Advertising and communications pieces for trade events, media, direct mail, etc
Client branding and visual identity through photography and vectorized artwork
Creative preparation, art direction, and organization of projects (brochures, banners, posters, online)
Liaise with Design and Operations teams to ensure quality designs and products
