Omar A.

Omar A. is an experienced DevOps Release Manager currently serving at HAMBS since August 2023, responsible for managing the DevOps Release Process within the SAFe 6 framework. Prior to this, Omar held the position of Release Manager (Reporting and Risk) at the Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand, where the role involved overseeing release reporting and risk management under the SAFe 5 framework. Omar's expertise includes delivering product releases while ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with agile practices, as demonstrated during previous roles as DevOps Release Manager at Ooredoo Qatar and ICT Test and Release Manager at St John New Zealand. Omar's background also includes over a decade in IT project management and support roles, notably contributing to award-winning initiatives at the Knowledge & Human Development Authority. Omar holds a Master's degree in Information Sciences from Massey University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Al-Jami'at Al-Mustansiriyah.