# Itbaan Nafi > Human-Centered AI & Systems @ Stanford | Breakthrough Ventures | Inaugural Obama-Chesky Scholar | ex-Apple Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/itbaan I’m a student at Stanford University who’s passionate about applying human-centered design to build accessible solutions and shape emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence. I plan on utilizing my unique expertise in physical & digital prototyping, wireframing, programming, and tech policy to enhance the safety, implementation, and accessibility of my solution. I’m working on designing products that address critical needs in my local community. In the future, I'm excited to work on cutting-edge products that blend human-centered design, software development, and an analysis of the people and policies around us. I’m currently looking for internship & full-time opportunities that allow for an immersive experience in the full scope of product management including UI/UX, web application, software development, program/product management, business operations, & consulting. Check out my work here: itbaannafi.design Feel free to message me on LinkedIn or reach out to me via email: itbaan10@stanford.edu Relevant Coursework: Human-Computer Interaction, UI/UX Design, Mobile App Development, Programming Methodologies & Abstractions, Product Realization, Human-Centered Design, Tech Policy, & Foreign Policy. ## Work Experience ### Founder @ Breakthrough Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area breakvc.com Cohort III | Recruiting Now ### Head Teaching Assistant @ Stanford University Jan 2025 – Present Head TA for Management Science & Engineering (MS&E) 165: Intro to Product Management ### Computer Forum Student Ambassador @ Stanford University Jan 2022 – Present | Stanford, California, United States ### Asian American Activities Center ECL Coordinator @ Stanford University Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 | Stanford, California, United States ### Inaugural Obama-Chesky Scholar @ Obama Foundation Jan 2022 – Present I am implementing Design for Bangladesh with a talented community of fellow scholars and staff. ### Product Design and Marketing Intern @ Apple Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | United States ### Business Development Manager @ Beta University Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Palo Alto, California, United States ### Founder & Executive Director @ Design For Bangladesh Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Dhaka, Bangladesh Design for Bangladesh is an initiative to equip Bangladeshi college students with an interdisciplinary design thinking and programming toolkit to innovate ideas for some of Bangladesh’s most pressing issues. ### Product Design Intern @ Omnicure Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Washington, District of Columbia, United States ### Analytics & Sales Extern @ Bloomberg LP Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area ## Education ### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Software, Policy, and Design Engineering (Self-Designed) Stanford University Jan 2020 ### High School Diploma with Honors Colleyville Heritage High School Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/itbaannafi - Portfolio: https://itbaannafi.design --- Source: https://flows.cv/itbaan JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/itbaan/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-25