Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
AREAS OF PROFICIENCY
Certification
Timeline

SULAIMAN ALJOHANI

Team Leader
Riyadh

Summary

Experienced professional team leader in B2B gateways, particularly in integration. Recognized as a skilled technical leader with a proven track record in successfully implementing and optimizing gateways and integration solutions. Known for problem-solving and leveraging technical skills to achieve seamless integration solutions. Familiar with the intricacies of IT and engineering, consistently delivering impactful results in IT projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Team Leader

Saudi Business Machines
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - Current
  • Led end-to-end upgrade of IBM Sterling, facilitating a seamless transition to the latest release
  • Successfully managed the entire upgrade life cycle, minimizing disruption to ongoing operations and critical B2B services
  • Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the legacy system, identified improvement areas, and collaborated with technical teams to address compatibility issues, ensuring a smooth migration process
  • Led the team through the B2B Offload project of critical services from B2B Sterling to API Connect (APIC), actively contributing to the design, development, and implementation of a strategic integration for gateways using RESTful APIs for enhanced efficiency and seamless integration
  • Conducted comprehensive data collection and analysis using SQL, contributing to informed decision- making processes and ensuring data-driven insights for CRs optimization
  • Strong leadership, motivating and aligning team members to achieve Riyad Bank goals
  • Emphasized effective communication and recognition, fostering a collaborative culture that led to successful outcomes.

Program Manager

Human Resources Development Fund
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led the management of multiple complex strategic IT programs, overseeing sub-projects including:

- National Data Management Office (NDMO) integration process.

- Revamping the organization's fund portal.

- Comprehensive enhancement of the mobile application.

  • Orchestrated and supervised daily program operations, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution
  • Monitored and controlled project performance, meticulously managing adherence to project plans
  • Engaged with cross-functional stakeholders, collaborating for the successful execution of strategic initiatives within the IT domain
  • Tailored Agile frameworks to meet the specific needs of technical projects, enhancing adaptability and efficiency
  • Collaborated closely with business leadership to establish strategic priorities, aligning them with overarching business needs, resource capacities, and risk exposure assessments.

Senior Project Engineer

SAMI Advanced Electronics
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Executed daily technical tasks essential for military and IT projects, ensuring seamless coordination and issue resolution
  • Administered control over project plans, adeptly managing scheduling modifications, formulated comprehensive risk plans and proposing strategic interventions
  • Delivered on-site leadership, fostering team cohesion and motivation to attain project objectives
  • Collaborated on detailed project documentation, outlining precise scope, deliverables, goals, and performance metrics
  • Conducted resource estimation, proficiently assigned responsibilities to internal stakeholders, and attentively tracked their progress
  • Successfully concluded three projects, surpassing a combined budgetary threshold of 400 Millions
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of work status, generating reports that illuminated potential risks and issues.

Senior Test Engineer

SAMI Advanced Electronics
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Worked closely with diverse international teams at Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, THALES, and Raytheon
  • Engaged in frequent interactions with clients to interpret and understand their software and hardware testing needs in military projects
  • Established a connection with company executives and project managers, facilitating the acquisition of essential resources for technical testing tasks
  • Monitored the installation of software and hardware equipment to ensure strict compliance with designs, specifications, and relevant standards
  • Developed and executed test plans for systems, ensuring reliability, functionality, and security
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate and test complex military systems, validating their performance in real-world scenarios
  • Specialized in testing and validating mission-critical software and hardware components for military applications
  • Enforced adherence to quality and compliance standards throughout the testing process.

Test Engineer

SAMI Advanced Electronics
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Implemented automated testing tools for increased efficiency and accuracy
  • Developed and executed regression test suites for software version updates
  • Conducted performance testing to evaluate responsiveness and stability
  • Coordinated and conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions
  • Ensured software compatibility across platforms, and devices
  • Designed and executed load tests to assess products performance
  • Conducted integration testing to validate seamless component interactions
  • Established test procedures for products to assist test technician to perform tests with taking into consideration all costumer requirements and specifications
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives
  • Troubleshooting errors, document and monitor testing outcomes and establish steps to remedy problems
  • Implemented fault isolation techniques for quick issue identification.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

King Fahad University of Petroleum And Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
10.2009 - 01.2015

AREAS OF PROFICIENCY

  • Systems & Product Engineering
  • Agile Project Management
  • Interpersonal and Technical Skills
  • Program and Project Management
  • Digital Products & Services

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP).

Accredited Electrical Engineer (SCE).

Timeline

Team Leader - Saudi Business Machines
01.2023 - Current
Program Manager - Human Resources Development Fund
07.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Project Engineer - SAMI Advanced Electronics
02.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Test Engineer - SAMI Advanced Electronics
02.2017 - 02.2019
Test Engineer - SAMI Advanced Electronics
10.2015 - 02.2017
King Fahad University of Petroleum And Minerals - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
10.2009 - 01.2015
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