Abdulrahman Syed
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in project development, business analysis, and continuous improvement. Demonstrates proficiency in Oracle and Microsoft Suite, automated testing, and strategic thinking for data protection. Skilled in workflow optimisation, and team leadership, ensuring effective communication and reliable time management. Committed to driving operational excellence through innovative solutions and fostering collaborative environments to achieve organisational goals. Experienced in Quality Assurance with knack for identifying software issues and ensuring top-notch user experiences. Successfully led multiple testing projects, implementing improved processes that boosted software reliability and user satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4050
4050
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Business Development Manager
STC
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional teams of over 20 employees, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
- Drove significant system enhancements and digital solutions to increase market growth.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish project goals, milestones, and KPIs.
- Implemented structured project tracking and reporting strategies to enhance visibility.
- Recognised as Top Employee for exemplary leadership in project management.
- Played a pivotal role in advancing digital transformation aligned with organisational vision.
Quality Assurance Tester
STC-TIKMIND
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Designed and implemented end-to-end Quality Assurance (QA) processes, improving detection rates of anomalies and reducing post-release issues.
- Led the integration of automated testing frameworks, significantly cutting testing time and enhancing software reliability across multiple releases.
- Collaborated with development and product teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and risk mitigation plans.
- Trained and mentored junior QA staff on testing standards, tools, and documentation practices, boosting team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Played a key role in standardizing QA documentation, and improving communication between technical and non-technical teams.
- Contributed to the successful launch of several client-facing applications by ensuring high quality performance through strict test cycles.
Financial Analyst
BTAS
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed a portfolio of financial projects and high-value accounts with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Developed and maintained financial forecasting databases, enabling better strategic planning and budgeting accuracy.
- Streamlined daily financial operations by implementing improved data validation and reporting processes.
- Collaborated with internal departments to analyze financial trends and deliver actionable insights to senior management.
- Contributed to improving manual reporting errors by introducing standardized documentation and review procedures.
Lead Operations
T Sport
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Directed the strategic and operational aspects of the fitness center, providing senior leadership to a team of instructors.
- Drove the development of advanced fitness methodologies and bespoke client programs, while cultivating key relationships to build a high-performance, results-oriented culture.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Arden University
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Administration
Helwan University
Diploma - Level 7 – Postgraduate extended Diploma in Strategic Management
Awards for Training & Higher Education (ATHE) – UK
Diploma - Strategic Business Management Professional Track
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - UK
Skills
- Project Development & Progress Management
- Business Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Oracle & Microsoft Suite
- Automated Testing
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Reliability & Time Management
- Strategic Thinking Data Protection
- Workflow improvement
- Cost reduction techniques
Websites
Certification
- Data Protection & Privacy for Contractors-2025 By STC academy
- CRM Foundation testing-2024 By ORACLE University Masterclass
- Software Testing with Jira&Agile- be a QA Lead-2024 By Udemy
- CM & Reliability Training
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Development Manager
STC
02.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Tester
STC-TIKMIND
01.2023 - 02.2024
Financial Analyst
BTAS
02.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Operations
T Sport
01.2017 - 01.2020
Diploma - Level 7 – Postgraduate extended Diploma in Strategic Management
Awards for Training & Higher Education (ATHE) – UK
Diploma - Strategic Business Management Professional Track
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - UK
Master of Business Administration -
Arden University
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Administration
Helwan University