Ali Hussein Mba, Pmp®

PMO Lead at QiCard

Ali Hussein, MBA, PMP® has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Starting in 2011, they worked as a Business Development Consultant for Konya Sugar where they conducted extensive market research and built profitable relationships in the Chinese market. In 2012, they joined Lionbridge as a Quality Assurance Tester and eventually became a Quality Assurance Test Lead, leading a team of 15 testers across multiple projects. In 2016, Ali became a Small Business Consultant at Webily.Net, where they developed and implemented successful online marketing strategies for clients. In 2018, they worked as a Project Lead at Malvern Family Resource Centre, developing and implementing community programs. In 2021, Ali joined Applause as a QA Testing Site Lead, managing multiple testing projects and overseeing a team of testers. Currently, they are working at QiCard as a Technical Project Manager and Lead Project Manager, overseeing a groundbreaking program to build a unique platform in Iraq and the Middle East Region. Ali's expertise lies in project management, technical execution, and business development.

Ali Hussein, MBA, PMP®, has an extensive education history. In 2011, they received a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University. Ali then pursued further education at Tsinghua University, where they earned a Master of Political Science degree in Political Science and Government from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, Ali also obtained a Certificate in Chinese Language from Tsinghua University.

Ali's educational journey continued as they enrolled in the RBS MBA Program at Renmin University of China, where they completed their Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on International MBA from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, in 2015, they participated in the Global Network for Advanced Management program at Yale University, specializing in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.

To enhance their skills in marketing research and analytics, Ali pursued a Graduate Certificate program at Centennial College School of Business from 2016 to 2017. Moreover, they obtained a SAS Global Certification for Advanced Programming, demonstrating their proficiency in SAS Programming, in 2017-2018 as a SAS Programmer.

Ali's educational pursuits also reflect their interest in information technology. In 2020, they completed the AWS re/Start Program at Amazon Web Services, focusing on Information Technology. Furthermore, Ali holds additional certifications, including the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, earned in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Notably, Ali has obtained several certifications related to project management and technology, including the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation from the Project Management Institute. Their commitment to continuous learning is evident through their completion of various courses, such as Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations and numerous courses in test automation and cybersecurity.

In summary, Ali Hussein's education history showcases their broad range of knowledge and expertise in fields such as international relations, political science, business administration, marketing, information technology, and project management.

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  • PMO Lead

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Program Manager

    September, 2023

  • Technical Project Manager

    June, 2023