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Karl Elhajj

@karlelhajj

Project Manager at Blackmont Consulting and QA Tester at Sword, coordinating a client engagement and testing software releases.

Cyprus

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At Blackmont Consulting, I was promoted from Consultant to Project Manager and appointed to lead the Ercivan Textile client engagement. I coordinate pre-kickoff planning, team alignment, client communication, and workstream progress.

At Sword, I review requirements and user stories, turn them into test scenarios, and carry out functional and regression testing. I investigate and track defects in Jira and Confluence, coordinating with technical and project teams on clarification and retesting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager (Part-Time)

Current

Blackmont Consulting

Oct 2026 - Present (1 month)

Promoted from Consultant to Project Manager after ranking first in the consultant cohort. Lead pre-kickoff planning, team coordination, client communication, and internal alignment for the Ercivan Textile client engagement.

Project Planning Team Coordination Workstream Management Client Communication Stakeholder Management Business Analysis Research Allocation Delivery planning

Current

QA Tester

Current

Sword

May 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Review business requirements and translate them into functional test scenarios and test cases. Execute functional and regression testing, track defects in Jira and Confluence, and coordinate issue clarification with technical and project teams.

Requirements Analysis Functional Testing Regression Testing Test Planning Test Cases Defect Tracking Jira Confluence Specification Review Issue Documentation

Consultant (Part-Time)

Blackmont Consulting

Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 (2 months)

Owned the logistics and warehousing segment of a client expansion project for a corrugated packaging supplier. Conducted market and competitor research, analyzed customer requirements and industry trends, and synthesized findings into client-ready recommendations.

Market Research Competitive Analysis Business Analysis Research Synthesis Strategic Recommendations Client Communication

Sales Representative - Administrative Assistant

Solaris

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)

Coordinated project documentation, timelines, client follow-ups, and operational schedules for solar energy and electric vehicle-related solutions. Conducted market research and supported tender and bid preparation.

Project Coordination Market Research Data organization Documentation Reporting Client Follow up Tender Preparation

Assistant Marketing Manager Intern

Alterate

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

Conducted market research and prepared reports using CRM and ERP systems to support client and campaign decisions. Tested digital tools and supported marketing funnel strategy, campaign planning, and performance tracking.

Market Research CRM ERP Marketing Strategy Campaign Planning Performance Monitoring Digital Tools

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nicosia

MBA, Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship

2024 - 2026

Grade: 95/100

Activities and societies: Selected Focus: Corporate Strategy, Decision Making Methods & Tools, Research Methodology, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship & Startup Management, Managing SMEs & Family Businesses.

Pursuing an MBA in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship with a thesis on reskilling and upskilling for AI readiness in the IT industry in Cyprus, achieving a grade of 95/100.

Lebanese University

Master 1, Management Information Systems

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Selected Coursework: Quantitative Methods; Software Engineering; Information Retrieval Systems; Data Warehousing & Mining; Intelligent Systems (AI).

Completed the first year of a Master's program in Management Information Systems, covering quantitative methods, software engineering, and intelligent systems.

Lebanese University

Bachelor, Management Information Systems

2019 - 2023

Activities and societies: Selected Areas: System Analysis & Design; Database Fundamentals; Programming (Java, C++, Python); Networking; Web Development; Operating Systems; Data Security; Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Economics.

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, with coursework in system analysis, database fundamentals, programming, and business topics.