Qasim Mehdi
Schaumburg
Summary
Dynamic Senior Product Analyst with a proven track record at HighTower Advisors, leveraging data analytics and effective communication to drive product strategy and enhance performance. Skilled in agile methodology, I successfully streamlined development processes, improving time-to-market efficiency and aligning product offerings with customer needs. Committed to continuous learning and teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Analyst
HighTower Advisors
09.2021 - Current
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends and inform product strategy with wealth soultions teams and Investment firms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product features based on user feedback.
- Developed and maintained Salesforce and CRM dashboards to track key performance indicators for Client Agreements product success.
- Conducted competitive analysis to assess market positioning and refine product offerings.
- Led initiatives to streamline Salesforce product development processes, improving time-to-market efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions addressing customer pain points.
- Enhanced product performance by conducting in-depth data analysis and identifying key areas for improvement.
- Managed product backlog effectively to ensure timely delivery of high-priority features without compromising quality or scope.
- Led user acceptance testing efforts, ensuring a high-quality end-product that met customer needs and expectations.
- Improved collaboration between departments by establishing clear lines of communication regarding project status updates.
- Implemented agile methodologies to prioritize product features, leading to more efficient development cycles.
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Atlas Financial Holdings Inc.
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive testing strategies for software applications.
- Mentored junior analysts in best practices for quality assurance processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve critical defects.
- Utilized automated testing tools to increase efficiency and accuracy of test cases.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Collaborated closely with development teams to identify and resolve software issues during all stages of the SDLC.
- Streamlined QA processes for efficiency, resulting in faster product releases to market.
- Created test cases and test scripts to maintain cohesive team approach to product development.
- Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
- Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Career Education Corporation
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Designed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure product quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve software defects effectively.
- Implemented automated testing tools to enhance efficiency in regression testing processes.
- Analyzed test results and reported findings, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated closely with development teams to clarify requirements, resulting in more efficient bug resolution process.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
Infantryman
US Army
01.2010 - 03.2014
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence and assess enemy positions.
- Collaborated with team members to execute tactical operations and ensure mission success.
- Operated and maintained various weapon systems, ensuring readiness for deployment.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers on military tactics and operational procedures.
- Coordinated logistics for supply chains, enhancing efficiency in resource distribution.
- Developed soldier skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
- Coordinated closely with allied forces during joint operations, enhancing interoperability and mission effectiveness.
- Increased mission success rate through thorough planning and coordination with other units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DeVry University
Addison, IL08-2019
Associate of Science - Information And Computer Systems
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05-2009
Skills
- Effective communication
- Continuous learning mindset
- Problem solving prowess
- Statistical modeling techniques
- Agile methodology
- Product portfolio management
- Data analytics
- Teamwork
- Product alignment
- Business intelligence
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Product Analyst
HighTower Advisors
09.2021 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Atlas Financial Holdings Inc.
05.2017 - 08.2021
Quality Assurance Analyst
Career Education Corporation
03.2014 - 04.2017
Infantryman
US Army
01.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Information And Computer Systems
University of Central Missouri