Ibrahim H. Kabil
Creative Technologist · UX/UI Designer · QA Manager @ Loftware
ibrahim@therealkabil.com
therealkabil.com
linkedin.com/in/ibrahimkabil
San Antonio, TX · Remote & Hybrid
Profile
I design products, build them in code, and make sure they ship without bugs. Most teams need three people between whiteboard and working product — a designer, an engineer, and a QA lead. I'm the rare one who covers all three.
Experience
Loftware
Apr 2025 – Present
QA Manager
- Continued QA leadership following Loftware's acquisition of BL.INK, managing quality assurance processes for blink QR and API systems.
- Ensured high standards for Fortune 500 clients across web app, API, and mobile surfaces in an enterprise SaaS environment.
- Served as the sole technical resource for the BL.INK API, facilitating partner integrations and developer onboarding across the combined organization.
BL.INK
Jul 2024 – Apr 2025
QA Manager
- Led QA operations for BL.INK, an enterprise link management SaaS platform serving Fortune 500 companies.
- Promoted to senior QA lead within the first year due to exceptional performance; acted as the sole technical resource for the BL.INK API.
- Reported 116 bugs and QA-approved 188 issues within one year, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
- Facilitated partner integrations and developer onboarding, streamlining workflows across Jira, FreshDesk, and Salesforce.
The Real Kabil
Aug 2020 – Jul 2024
Founder & Creative Technologist
- Founded and led a full-cycle creative and technical studio delivering UX/UI design, front-end development, and QA for startups and established local brands.
- Designed and built the Belonging Assessment — an interactive web experience for The Long Now Foundation measuring cultural belonging and inclusion.
- Provided services in UX/UI design, front-end development (React, WordPress), and quality assurance — from discovery through deployment, without handoffs.
- Collaborated with a diverse clientele, from funded startups to established local brands, to meet their unique needs.
BrickSimple LLC
Aug 2015 – Mar 2020
Lead Interactive Designer
- Led creative direction for interactive, web, and video projects for Fortune 500 clients including Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.
- Managed client relationships from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with project goals across medical devices, industrial training, and enterprise sales tools.
- Championed AR/VR initiatives, building internal capability and winning new business in the emerging spatial computing space.
- Mentored junior designers and producers, establishing peer review practices and shared design standards.
GPOP
Nov 2013 – Jul 2015
Co-Founder & UI Engineer
- Co-founded GPOP, an innovative startup focused on connected devices, driving product direction and vision.
- Designed and engineered web-driven user interfaces for emerging hardware platforms, enhancing user experience.
- Developed comprehensive design systems and led all front-end engineering efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Sparksight
May 2008 – Jan 2013
Interactive Designer
- Designed and developed interactive motion graphics, web experiences, and video productions for a full-service Austin creative agency.
- Built front-end interfaces and rich media experiences integrating Flash, HTML/CSS, and video production workflows.
- Collaborated across disciplines — video, motion, print, and digital — building a multidisciplinary foundation that still defines how I work today.
Skills
Design
Engineering
QA & Product
Production
Education
University of Texas at Austin
B.S. Advertising — Texas Interactive Sequence
Moody College of Communication
Moody College of Communication
2005 – 2009
Recognition
Multiple LinkedIn recommendations from product leads, founders, and engineering directors — linkedin.com/in/ibrahimkabil
300+ documented QA actions at BL.INK across web, API, and mobile platforms
Portfolio & case studies at therealkabil.com