Kareem E
@kareeme
Experienced Senior Technology Manager passionate about software quality assurance.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Senior Technology Manager with extensive experience in software quality assurance and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams. My journey in the tech industry has been marked by a commitment to establishing quality standards and driving continuous improvement. At SSENSE, I set the technical vision for the QA domain, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish quality KPIs and objectives that align with business goals.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed large teams, optimizing departmental processes and ensuring the delivery of exceptional software products. My leadership style is rooted in servant leadership principles, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. I take pride in coaching and mentoring my team members, helping them to achieve their full potential while driving the organization towards its quality objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Technology Manager and Acting Director – Software Quality
SSENSE
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Set the technical vision for the QA domain in collaboration with the teams. Established quality KPIs, objectives, and metrics for department releases and suggested improvements. Managed headcount, deliverables, and schedules for the quality of multiple ongoing projects (46 reports as resources, including QA Analysts, QA Automation, and Manual testers).
QA Staff Project
SSENSE
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Set strategies for testing methodologies and defined frameworks and platforms for Manual and Automation testing. Performed Manual and Automation testing for Web and Native iOS Apps, including Functional API testing (Backend – Manual and Automated) and Functional UI testing (Front end – Manual and Automated).
QA Analyst Lead
IBM – The Weather Company
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Led manual testing of Front-End Web-based projects, including functional, compatibility, GUI, UA, and integration testing. Reported and maintained bugs, understood pseudocode, and transferred them to high-level test cases. Executed testing on Mobile and Desktop environments, isolated bugs, and conducted analysis using web analysis tools (ODC analysis).
Quality Assurance/ QA Automation Engineer
IOU Central- IOU Financials
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Performed White-box and Black-box testing, wrote Rspecs to test Ruby on Rails platform, and documented the testing process. Managed the release of software builds, versions, and revisions, and conducted regression and smoke testing for each release. Utilized JIRA for ticket tracking and testing, and Zendesk for ticket escalations, customer support, and bug reporting.
Quality Assurance
Bell Canada- Mobility
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 6 months)
Led the Quality Team to deliver on brand pillars internally and externally, and managed and maintained in-house Quality standards. Ensured the completion and timely distribution of recurring and ad-hoc reports, and created and maintained a feedback loop between internal/external Clients and support departments (IT, Recurring & Training).
Quality Assurance Engineer
Walsh Integrated
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Documented business processes and validated and verified requirements for meaningful processes. Managed the release of software builds, versions, and revisions, and configured hardware. Created and ran test cases, ensured the integrity assurance of data and information across website and tablet software products, and executed manual testing against Hardware and Software Mobile products.
I.T. Lead
Hamarain Center, Shopping Mall Management Office
Jan 2005 - Present (20 years 6 months)
Managed and consulted on IT technologies implemented in the mall. Collaborated with the Business Director to manage business needs.
I .T. Consultant
Hamarain Center, Shopping Mall Management Office
Jan 2003 - Present (22 years 6 months)
Consulted the Management Office with suitable technology solutions. Completed the University internship and summer training in Hamarain Center.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International
Project Management Professional, Project Management
Completed the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Risk Management Professional (RMP) certifications. This program provided advanced knowledge in project and risk management.
McGill University - Executive Institute
Essential Management Skills program, Management Skills
Participated in the Essential Management Skills program at McGill University's Executive Institute. This program focused on developing core management competencies.
Supreme Council of Universities Egypt
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. This program provided a foundational understanding of computer science principles and support services.
Montreal Collage
Diploma of Quality Assurance and Quality System Automation Engineering, Quality Assurance and Quality System Automation Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Quality Assurance and Quality System Automation Engineering as an independent student. This program focused on the principles and practices of quality assurance and automation.
Concordia University
Master of Engineering, Quality Systems Engineering
Pursued a Master of Engineering in Quality Systems Engineering. This advanced program focused on the design, implementation, and management of quality systems.
Ajman University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from the Computer Science and Engineering Department. This degree provided a comprehensive understanding of computer information systems.
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