Amr Elbadri
Riyadh
Summary
With 16+ years of experience in the information technology sector, specializing in software testing management since 2017. Demonstrated leadership in managing impactful testing projects using advanced methodologies and cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven testing tools and automation to improve efficiency and precision. Consistently upheld highest quality standards, driving innovation and continuous improvement in testing processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Testing Manager
Giza Arabia
1 2024 - Current
- Manage test activities which include designing, developing, and executing test strategies/plans; performing impact and gap analysis; monitoring and instructing test resources on proper procedures to ensure team compliance, status reporting to Manager on development projects, coordinating issue resolution
- Manage system integration testing, end-to-end testing, and UAT activities for all projects
- Manage Performance Testing to cover non-functional requirements of all IT projects
- Adhered to company policies, maintaining compliance and readiness for audits
- Directed quality control efforts based on current testing data and insights
- Outlined quality assurance objectives and priorities to guide department activities
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Testing Manager
Solutions by STC
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Manage test activities which include designing, developing, and executing test strategies/plans; performing impact and gap analysis; monitoring and instructing test resources on proper procedures to ensure team compliance, status reporting to Manager on development projects, coordinating issue resolution
- Manage system integration testing, end-to-end testing, and UAT activities for all projects
- Manage Performance Testing to cover non-functional requirements of all IT projects
- Adhered to company policies, maintaining compliance and readiness for audits
- Directed quality control efforts based on current testing data and insights
- Outlined quality assurance objectives and priorities to guide department activities
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Team Leader
CITC
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Manage test activities which include design developing and execute test strategies/plans performing impact and gap analysis; monitoring and instructing test resources on proper procedures to ensure team compliance, status reporting to Manager on development projects, coordinate issue resolution
- Advanced knowledge of project management best practices (agile, waterfall, etc.)
- Manage system integration testing, end-to-end testing, and UAT activities for all projects
- Manage Performance Testing to cover non-functional requirements of all IT projects
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency
- Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and coaching
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development
- Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
Team Leader
National Information Center
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency
- Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and coaching
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
Technical test lead Quality Engineer
Integrant
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Identified bugs, risks and anomalies, applying action to prevent reoccurrence
- Prepared and configured systems for testing
- Replicated user issues to identify and eliminate root causes
- Evolved and documented detailed software testing plans to suit business needs.
QA Test Lead
Etisalat
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Software Quality Engineer
Etisalat
03.2011 - 01.2014
- Identified bugs, risks and anomalies, applying action to prevent reoccurrence
- Prepared and configured systems for testing
- Replicated user issues to identify and eliminate root causes
- Evolved and documented detailed software testing plans to suit business needs.
Senior Software Quality Engineer
Asset Technology Group
07.2010 - 03.2011
Software Quality Engineer
Asset Technology Group
08.2008 - 07.2010
Education
B.Sc - Computer engineering
Alexandria Institute of Engineering & Technology
Alexandria, Egypt 05.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
Application Life Cycle Management (ALM)
End-to-End Testing Processes
AI-Driven Test Automation
Automated Testing Frameworks
Jira for Issue and Project Tracking
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Defining Testing Strategies and AI-Enhanced Quality Benchmarks
Non-Functional and Functional Testing
Team Leadership and Coordination
Agile Testing in Iterative Development
Stakeholder Management
Resource Planning and Allocation
AI-Powered Defect Prediction
Testing Best Practices and Methodologies
High-Value Project Management
Test Analysis and Continuous Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration with Project Teams
Certification
ISTQB (ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications), 87842
Graduationproject
An Embedded Java Virtual Machine using C
Timeline
Testing Manager
Solutions by STC
08.2021 - 12.2023
Team Leader
CITC
02.2017 - 08.2021
Team Leader
National Information Center
11.2014 - 02.2017
Technical test lead Quality Engineer
Integrant
01.2014 - 11.2014
QA Test Lead
Etisalat
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Software Quality Engineer
Etisalat
03.2011 - 01.2014
Senior Software Quality Engineer
Asset Technology Group
07.2010 - 03.2011
Software Quality Engineer
Asset Technology Group
08.2008 - 07.2010
B.Sc - Computer engineering
Alexandria Institute of Engineering & Technology
05.2001 - 05.2006
Testing Manager
Giza Arabia
1 2024 - Current