Salman Jafri
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager and QA Engineer with a proven track record at the Department of Education and Veracloud. Expert in project planning and quality assurance, adept at scope management and fostering client relationships. Achieved significant milestones through effective cross-functional communication and agile methodologies, enhancing software quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Department Of Education
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Resolved impediments to team progress by proactively identifying issues and facilitating effective solutions.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and improving communication between cross-functional teams.
- Reduced time-to-market with efficient backlog management and prioritization of tasks based on business objectives.
QA Engineer
Veracloud
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Enhanced team collaboration by actively participating in Agile/Scrum meetings, providing valuable insights on quality assurance aspects.
- Advanced departmental knowledge-sharing by training new QA Engineers on company-specific testing methodologies and tools.
- Enhanced software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies.
- Optimized test coverage by maintaining a well-organized, up-to-date library of test cases corresponding to application requirements changes over time.
- Reduced product defect rates by creating robust test cases and meticulously executing them.
- Assisted project managers in estimating resource requirements and timelines for QA efforts, ensuring alignment with project deadlines.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Increased customer satisfaction by diligently identifying and reporting bugs for prompt resolution.
- Accelerated issue resolution times by effectively prioritizing defects based on severity and impact on the end-user experience.
- Facilitated smooth application migrations through comprehensive regression testing of existing functionality after updates or enhancements.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Supported continuous integration efforts with consistent manual verification of build deployments across multiple environments.
- Remained up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve personal skills and contribute effectively to team success.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding data privacy while handling sensitive customer information during the testing process.
- Participated in peer reviews of test artifacts to maintain high levels of accuracy and consistency throughout the testing process.
- Prioritized defect fixes based on severity levels to ensure the proper allocation of resources towards most critical issues first.
- Enhanced product quality by designing and executing comprehensive manual test cases and scenarios.
Project Manager
Subalternate Inc
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with client goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with client business goals.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Developed custom Scrum/Kanban boards in JIRA and Azure DevOps for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Mentored junior team members on Scrum best practices, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
- Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY05.2016
High School Diploma -
Robert F Kennedy Community High School
Flushing, NY06.2009
Skills
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Project plan development
- Project Scheduling
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Client Relations
- Meeting participation
- Agile Methodology
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified Product Owner
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Department Of Education
12.2020 - Current
QA Engineer
Veracloud
01.2019 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Subalternate Inc
05.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Arts
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Robert F Kennedy Community High School
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified Product Owner
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