Technically sophisticated, customer focused and creative program manager with exceptional background in software development and process automation, talented leader; able to direct multiple projects effectively and master innovative software and tools. Proven history of driving efficiency improvements and cost reductions. Offering analytical problem-solving and strong critical thinking skills.
Hi, I’m
SHERIF AHMED
Foxborough,MA
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Schneider Electric
Principal Program Manager
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Effectively apply design thinking principals to discover end users problems and challenges, work with development teams to come up with potential solutions, and validate solutions with end users.
- Effectively propose new product ideas to allocate budget and initiate new development projects, defining the minimum viable product to shorten time to market and achieve business goals while planning for future releases to enhance and grow revenue streams.
- Effectively defining product requirements and scope to meet business goals, project budget and schedule.
- Effectively working with cross functional teams without direct authority to develop and release new product offers according to a gated multi-stage offer creation process.
- Effectively demoing new products and gathering feedback for future development iterations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Amazon Lab126
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
08.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Designed, executed and maintained automated test scripts for in-project deployment using Python Frameworks and Linux shell scripting
- Evaluated new customer experiences and added requirements to improve customer experience
- Executed both manual and automated test cases and supported resolution of product defects.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Schneider Electric
R&D Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
04.2015 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Acted as a test team leader, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Created functional, integration and system test plans and test reports.
- Worked with end users on beta testing and gathered feedback.
- Managed defects, test cases and test results for every iteration using Team Foundation Server
- Reviewed test coverage of user stories and non-functional requirements.
- Reviewed and contributed to product design, security analysis, and offer safety analysis artifacts.
- Prioritized defects based on severity assessment.
- Demonstrated strong technical leadership and in-depth product knowledge.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Motivated testers to automat more test cases and provided technical support in the process.
Schneider Electric
Senior Nuclear Software IV&V Engineer
03.2011 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Successfully directed several factory acceptance test activities for large scale distrusted control systems with over hundred field controllers integrated with different foreign devices and ATOS HMI
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Competently performed independent verification and validation activities defined in IEEE 1012-1998 for china nuclear power plants Foxboro I/A distributed control system (DCS)
- Successfully provided system requirements review of contract level documents
- Verified system design level documents (SyRS's, SRS's, SDD's and FD's) according to IEEE specs and customer design input
- Verified control application software packages
- Produced system, integration and applications acceptance test cases and test procedures according to customer requirements
- Created task and anomaly reports using IBM-Rational Change
- Delivered traceability analysis using IBM-Rational DOORS.
Schneider Electric
Senior Control Systems Designer
07.2009 - 02.2011
Job overview
- Effectively designed and implemented Foxboro I/A DCS Control applications in Cairo, Egypt; performed the factory acceptance test in West Sussex, UK for Kazakhstan Caspian operating company which is an Oil & Gas production facility in Kazakhstan
- Effectively tested configurations of continuous control loops, discrete control, complex control loops, sequential control and HMI dynamic configurations.
- Trained junior engineers and end users on Foxboro IA DCS.
Mansoura Petroleum
Instruments and Control Engineer
09.2006 - 07.2009
Job overview
- Performed corrective and preventive maintenance of measuring field instruments and control devices at an oil & gas production plant.
- Performed maintenance of the Foxboro I/A distributed control system and trident safety control system.
Education
Tufts UniversityMedford, MA
Master of Science from Engineering Management
05.2018
University Overview
Menoufia UniversityEgypt
Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering
05.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Testing
- Requirements Definition
- Negotiation skills
- Agile Methodology
- Scope Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Employee Motivation
- Risk Management
- Relationship Management
- Program Reviews
- Progress Monitoring
- Six Sigma
Hobbies
Hobbies
Reading, Soccer, Swimming, Squash, Gardening.
Timeline
Principal Program Manager
Schneider Electric
04.2021 - Current
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Amazon Lab126
08.2020 - 03.2021
R&D Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Schneider Electric
04.2015 - 08.2020
Senior Nuclear Software IV&V Engineer
Schneider Electric
03.2011 - 03.2015
Senior Control Systems Designer
Schneider Electric
07.2009 - 02.2011
Instruments and Control Engineer
Mansoura Petroleum
09.2006 - 07.2009
Tufts University
Master of Science from Engineering Management
Menoufia University
Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering
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