Sam Itani: Software & Solutions Engineer
Specialized in AdTech solutions, web engineering, and UX, I have 16 years of tech industry experience and held senior roles at Google, TikTok and Al Jazeera.
My goal is simple and consistent:
Create meaningful value for businesses and users through technology that is:
- wonderfully usable
- shockingly fast
- effective beyond expectations
Notable employers & clients
Featured work
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- Information Architecture
- Wireframing
- Product Management
Al Jazeera English →
Complete redesign (mobile & web) of Al Jazeera English in 2014, leading teams through content audits, IA, prototyping, UI, and development.
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- Speed Optimization
Emirates Airline →
A multi-year page speed optimization, making emirates.com one of the fastest airline websites.
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- Web Development
- Branding
The Market Project →
A modern, responsive web app for a new initiative enabling aspiring young entrepreneurs in London.
Talks & media appearances
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Think with Google 2019 
Design a UX for Conversions
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Al Jazeera English 2017 
Newshour: Facebook AR/VR
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Arabnet Kuwait 2016 
How to Explore the Frontier of Tech and Innovation
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Al Jazeera English 2016 
Inside Story
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Al Jazeera English 2016 
Newshour: Virtual Reality Storytelling
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Emerce 2011 
Emerce EDAY: "Context is King"