(Outsourced by InspireJo)As a Functional Lead, responsible for end-to-end implementation, administration and monitoring of automation and integration of SDLC processes for Software Planning, Development, Deployment, Testing and Release as per opted Development Methodology (Formal/Traditional vs Agile). Key activities Include:• End-to-End implementation, automation and Administration of the SDLC processes across organization for Waterfall Teams/Project and Agile based… Show more (Outsourced by InspireJo)As a Functional Lead, responsible for end-to-end implementation, administration and monitoring of automation and integration of SDLC processes for Software Planning, Development, Deployment, Testing and Release as per opted Development Methodology (Formal/Traditional vs Agile). Key activities Include:• End-to-End implementation, automation and Administration of the SDLC processes across organization for Waterfall Teams/Project and Agile based Teams/Projects.• Technical supervisory for Change and configuration management of all Project/CR activities including planning, execution, tracking and ensure traceability among work items/artifacts. • Provide end-to-end technical and administrative support in release management activities including release planning, deployment and provide continuous support.• Implementation, Administration and end-to-end support to maintain Source Code Repositories for version control/ Source Code Management. Work with release engineers and developers to streamline branches and code merges.• Monitor project(s) activates and insure it is within the system development life cycle agreed processes.• Development and Administration of C-Level On-Demand Daily, Quarterly reports and Dashboards in order to analyze KPIs.• Plugin Development to customize on-going processes.• Team Based Implementation of DevOps Transformation activities to incorporate Continuous Testing, Continuous Integration and Deployment Tools.• Training and Workshops to Teams and individual Users.• Managing On-site and Off-site Teams.Tools:• IBM Rational: IBM CLM (RTC, RM, RQM), Design Management (RDM), SCM, JRS.• Reporting: BIRT• Atlassian Suite: JIRA, Confluence, GIT (BitBucket), Bamboo Show less

As Dept Head for Software Quality (Careem), functionally managed and provided facilitation in defining QA Processes in alignment with Product and Business Requirements, Staffing, Resource and Task Management. Incorporated standards for Manual and Automated Testing practices along with defining performance and quality measurements using Quality related Tools and Metrics. Defined QA Processes and Testing Practices in accordance with Agile methodologies as well as Continuous Integration… Show more As Dept Head for Software Quality (Careem), functionally managed and provided facilitation in defining QA Processes in alignment with Product and Business Requirements, Staffing, Resource and Task Management. Incorporated standards for Manual and Automated Testing practices along with defining performance and quality measurements using Quality related Tools and Metrics. Defined QA Processes and Testing Practices in accordance with Agile methodologies as well as Continuous Integration concepts. Show less

Working as an IBM Tools Specialist (including RTC, RQM, RRC/Doors Next Generation, RSA and RRDI), implementing end-to-end customized IBM Tools based solutions including IBM CLM Solution (RTC, RQM, RRC/Doors Next Generation, and RRDI). Core responsibilities and activities include:- Pre-installation activities including Environment Analysis, meetings with stakeholders, analyzing best implementation topologies and pre-requisites.- Overview sessions about tools to the… Show more Working as an IBM Tools Specialist (including RTC, RQM, RRC/Doors Next Generation, RSA and RRDI), implementing end-to-end customized IBM Tools based solutions including IBM CLM Solution (RTC, RQM, RRC/Doors Next Generation, and RRDI). Core responsibilities and activities include:- Pre-installation activities including Environment Analysis, meetings with stakeholders, analyzing best implementation topologies and pre-requisites.- Overview sessions about tools to the management and other stakeholders.- End-to-End solution implementation and requirement based customization of IBM Tools.- Conducting POT, POC and Knowledge Transfer sessions.Projects:ITQAN Project (Elm KSA) – A project to improve performance using CMMI Software Process Improvement Framework. - Understanding Software Process Improvement Framework and implement it in CLM Environment.- Automated processes on IBM CLM (Collaborative Lifecycle Management) including IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Quality Manager and Rational Software Architect. - Setup and Install CLM Environment.- Demonstration and Presentation of Process in IBM Rational Tools to Project Teams. Show less

- Providing Quality Assurance leadership, responsible for assuring Organizational Processes and Activities being followed. Defining QA Strategies and Approaches to undergo Validation and Verification cycles for Projects include Games and Mobile Apps, Enterprise and Web-based Projects.- Leading and managing a functional and technical QA Team as a Functional Head with a strong sense of quality ownership, strategic thinking and planning. Working closely as Quality Management professional… Show more - Providing Quality Assurance leadership, responsible for assuring Organizational Processes and Activities being followed. Defining QA Strategies and Approaches to undergo Validation and Verification cycles for Projects include Games and Mobile Apps, Enterprise and Web-based Projects.- Leading and managing a functional and technical QA Team as a Functional Head with a strong sense of quality ownership, strategic thinking and planning. Working closely as Quality Management professional providing regular directions, mentor ship, and coaching to QA Team to establish QA Center of Excellence with synchronized Processes and Best Practices in place.- Manages the Quality Assurance unit in the company includes Quality Assurance and Test engineers.- Manages and Organizes activities in terms of QA Resource allocations, assignments, processes, tools, change and control measures- As a functional Head coordinate with Project Managers for resource assignment and activities in alignment with organizational priorities- Taking initiatives for Software Process Improvement (SPI) based on identified Key Performance Areas (KPAs) including Requirement Analysis, Change and Configuration Management, Communication Protocols, QA/QC, Risk Management and Resource Management.- Initiated and Implemented different Templates of QA Documents to serve as Deliverables at different stages of STLC. Reviewing Documents created by Teams on regular basis.- With PMO, discuss plans and queries regarding Quality unit and responsible to enhance the quality of deliverable to clients and partners and assure proper processes are followed in line with the Organizations Policies.- Reviews work of quality team on regular basis. Conduct Regular QA Meetings to welcome suggestions and discuss Issues.- Managing Test Automation and Process Re-engineering and synchronization Projects. - Heading QA Audits, Document reviews and Inspections Show less

Role: Project Manager.Key Responsibilities include:- Managed projects for US Clients with big offshore and On-site teams, followed standard project management practices including PMI Standards, SDLC Practices and Agile (SCRUM).- Performed End-to-end project management activities - Scoping, Scheduling, WBS and resource allocation, and Risk and Quality management, Team management.- Client coordination with regular status calls, serving as a liaison between… Show more Role: Project Manager.Key Responsibilities include:- Managed projects for US Clients with big offshore and On-site teams, followed standard project management practices including PMI Standards, SDLC Practices and Agile (SCRUM).- Performed End-to-end project management activities - Scoping, Scheduling, WBS and resource allocation, and Risk and Quality management, Team management.- Client coordination with regular status calls, serving as a liaison between stakeholders. Strong Analytical skills and problem solving skills. Well-handled impediments among teams and individuals. - Strictly followed Time, Cost and Scope baselines to make sure deliverables are being completed accordingly.- Supervised Development Team for achieving milestones without delay. Closely monitor and analyzed requirements and change requests to avoid Scope Creep at every stage.- Closely monitor Quality management activities. Defined controlled verification and validation processes. Continuous coordination with QA Team. Well mapped Test plan with Actual Project plan.- Proactively managing foreseen project risk at different stages with appropriate responses to risks. - As per the nature of projects handled, well managing changes to the project without affecting the stated objectives and benefits.Role: Lead Business Analyst.Key Responsibilities include: - Worked as a Lead Business Analyst for Project. Responsible for requirement gathering, requirement elicitation, managing schedules and acting as liaison between the senior management, business managers and technical team. - Performed data analysis, interpretation, correction and document presentation for various assignments, performing in-depth Gap analysis.- Managed Traceability matrix to trace Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, and Use Cases. Preparing project progress reports and status reports- Automated complete Requirement Management via Requirement Management tools. Show less

Role: Technical Consultant, Process Automation (Rational)Key Responsibilities include:• Worked for KSA and USA clients as offshore resource and analyzed their processes to improve productivity and ROI.• Analyzed software development cycle for ARAMARK USA. Proposed and automated Change Management, Requirement Management, Quality Management processes using IBM solution named CLM (Collaborative Life Cycle Management).• Implemented Complete IBM Software Development… Show more Role: Technical Consultant, Process Automation (Rational)Key Responsibilities include:• Worked for KSA and USA clients as offshore resource and analyzed their processes to improve productivity and ROI.• Analyzed software development cycle for ARAMARK USA. Proposed and automated Change Management, Requirement Management, Quality Management processes using IBM solution named CLM (Collaborative Life Cycle Management).• Implemented Complete IBM Software Development management solution CLM (RTC, RQM and RRC), Rational Function Tester, Rational Performance Tester and Rational Method Composer for various clients.• Experienced in conducting workshops and end-user training sessions on RTC, RRC, RQM, RPT, RFT, IBM Rational RequisitePro, Rational Insight, Rational Doors, and IBM Rational Focal Point.• Experienced in implementing CLM (RTC, RRC, RQM, RRDI) (On-site and Off-site) as a team lead. Well versed in project planning, risk management, execution and closing.• Provided Consultancy services and training (POT & POC) of IBM Rational Tools to their client. Rational Tools Expertise for Processes:CLM (Rational Requirement Composer, Rational Requirement Manager, Rational Team Concert), Rational Requisite Pro, Rational DOORS, Rational Performance Tester, Rational Functional Tester, Rational Quality Manager. Show less

- Key player in executing Software development cycles exclusively requirement gathering and Quality management part for different projects ranges from vertical portals, Inventory management systems, web-based applications, mobile versions of applications as well as plate form specific projects including SHARE POINT portals and Microsoft DYNAMICS CRM applications.- Managed QA Team, QA Tasks assignments and effective flow of information within Project Team. Performed Requirement analysis,… Show more - Key player in executing Software development cycles exclusively requirement gathering and Quality management part for different projects ranges from vertical portals, Inventory management systems, web-based applications, mobile versions of applications as well as plate form specific projects including SHARE POINT portals and Microsoft DYNAMICS CRM applications.- Managed QA Team, QA Tasks assignments and effective flow of information within Project Team. Performed Requirement analysis, developed and Implement test plans, Use case and Test case documents.- Managed tracking, reporting and reviewing of different testing results, test case coverage, traceability matrices, defects and their statuses along with requirement clarification documents.- Hands on experience of working on Automated Testing tools like AppPerfect and LoadRunner, Bug management tools like Target Process, Bugzilla and Mantis.- Mentor QA Resources in different type of Projects and Testing activities.- Creating and managing Administrator, Developer and End Users Applications Guides on Adobe FrameMaker- Involve in implementing standards and processes in Projects based on Agile and SDLC. Acknowledged for introducing complete QA Management tool 'Testlink' in an organization to connect different phases of QA Cycle via centralized tool. Show less

- Design, developed and managed multiple projects for various departments within Organization and for customers, improving cross-functional communication with a concept of centralized information sharing as well as customer interactions.- Worked on Proposal documents as well as Feasibility reports.- Actively involved as a key team player in Vendor coordination, vendor selection, and requirement clarification as well as validation cycles.