Experienced Program Manager with over 10 years of professional experience in program management, data analysis, and team leadership. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions.
Work History
Technical Program Manager
Microsoft - MSD (HCL Technology)
03.2022 - Current
Designed and managed project plans for product group testing and global programs.
Coordinated stakeholder engagement meetings, documenting discussions and driving action plans.
Developed KPIs and metrics to track project performance, providing clear reporting to leadership.
Delivered actionable intelligence by analyzing program data and creating scalable solutions.
Technical Lead
Microsoft – WSD (HCL Technology)
07.2017 - 03.2022
Directed Windows security update validation across multiple system builds, including Server and Azure Stack OS.
Deployed Azure VMs using resource manager templates, providing expertise in tooling, incident management, and patching processes.
Led defect management activities, triaging, tracking, and resolving bugs to ensure robust delivery pipelines.
Supported media creation investigations, troubleshooting, and automation; developed tools to streamline secure file transfer and VHD image conversion.
Managed program deliverables for three channels—DLC, ESRP, and DPC—over a span of three years.
Software Test Engineer Lead
Microsoft – WSD (Wipro)
02.2015 - 06.2017
Worked on application compatibilities for Windows10 and all other operating systems.
Test experience in Web and Mobile application for Windows, IOS and Android system.
Performed functional and UI automation testing using Selenium WebDriver.
Used VSO and TFS tools to perform root cause analysis.
Delivered high-quality product.
Developed and executed automation test scripts using C#.
Discovered Quality bugs on the new product builds, features, and servicing releases in the respective components (i.e., Classic, Store, Server, Intl etc.).
Supported the team for workload balancing in project. Trained and mentored new joiners in the project.
Author and implement test plans and test cases.
Verified all code changes and bug fixes.
Worked on identifying, investigate, and prioritize bugs.
Performed detailed analysis of automation test results.
Software Test Engineer
Invent IT Solutions, INC.
09.2014 - 02.2015
Developed and executed automation test scripts using C#.
Performed automation testing using Selenium IDE.
Involved in code review and code standard checking process with developers.
Worked on writing complex SQL queries using SQL Server Management Studio.
Parameterized the scripts to avoid code redundancy and avoid hard coding of frequently changing values.
Involved in the testing of the application.
Test scenarios, Test Cases creation
Reported quality bugs.
Prepared Test Data for positive & negative testing to check functionality of the application.
Developed and executed test cases & verified actual results with expected results.
Localization Project Manager
Translation4all, Inc.
01.2014 - 02.2015
Performed project tracking, planning and budgeting, resource management, QA and risk assessment.
Developed strong partnership with clients worldwide to ensure smooth and streamlined workflow.
Detailed knowledge of translation and localization, in-depth collaboration with international and domestic translators and vendor's PM.
Managed content localization software of UI and UA deliverables for multiple languages.
Utilized Microsoft project to maintain the schedule and track project progress.
Used software localization tools as LocStudio, SDL Studio 2011.
Bilingual Customer Support Engineer
Seattle Specialty Insurance Service
04.2010 - 01.2014
In charge of developing a new contract with financial Client.
Insurance tracking and reporting for major American banks.
Gathered information, conduct analysis, troubleshoot and resolve or recommend resolutions to customer problems.
Worked on troubleshooting related to: software functionality / configuration, hardware, networking and general technical issues
Answering questions in French and English to provide assistance to French Canadian customers regarding insurance.
Answering questions in French and English regarding specific products and services.
Document and forward consumer comments, and record feedback, and high-volume loans processing
Responsible of customer service French, Arabic speaking clients.
Education
Project Management Training -
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
03.2007
B.S. - Information Technology
Damascus University
Damascus, Syria
07.2006
Skills
Programming and Tools: C#, PowerShell script, NET Framework, Java, HTML, XML, Selenium Web Driver, Azure DevOps, Azure Portal, Azure Cloud Partner Portal, GitHub, MS SQL Server Management
Operational Expertise: Power BI, CRM Microsoft Dynamic 365, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Words)
Accomplishments
Recognized and rewarded as Shining Star of superlative contribution at Wipro PES Platform & Software Products IPG 2016.
Managed a team of six offshore members for the MS WUCT Project, overseeing all aspects of project management and ensuring successful completion within established timelines and budgetary constraints.
Successfully led global teams on multilingual localization projects as a Project Manager, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
Proficient in French and Arabic, worked in different localization Projects as project Manager.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Certification
CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management, PMI.