Khawla Alhuthail

Design Section Manager at Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)

Tawasulthon Hackathon

Jan 2025 - Present -5 months

Job Details:Mentored +50 participants in UX and UI design through rapid prototyping and challenge-based learning. Led feedback sessions and workshops focused on culturally relevant, user-centered digital design.

Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)

Jun 2023 - Present -2 yrs

Job Details:Developed and led strategic design direction for national digital identity and biometric recognition platforms, including UX flows for a product serving over 1 million daily active users. Conducted benchmarking against global standards, resulting in measurable improvements in usability and system trust. Oversaw and mentored a multidisciplinary design team, driving innovation and continuous product enhancement across AI-driven services.

Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 -1 yr

Job Details:Directed UX design for multiple AI and data platforms from concept to quick-win delivery, scaling to wider use cases. Built cross-functional alignment through design thinking, and introduced design systems to support product scalability and consistency. Enhanced executive dashboards and internal data tools for high-level decision-making within government sectors.

AI Artathon – Global AI Summit

Nov 2019 - Feb 2020 -3 months

Job Details:Contributed to organizing one of the region’s largest AI-driven creative competitions, with over 300 participants and +140 training hours. Oversaw the full journey of 20 finalist teams, resulting in 3 winning projects and 10 AI artworks exhibited permanently at SDAIA’s gallery. Managed logistics, speaker engagement, nomination programs, and committee updates throughout the initiative.