Ovaïs A.

Ovaïs A. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Starting in 2013, they worked as a Business/Test Analyst at Mauritius Telecom, where they organized and conducted test activities and were involved in auditing processes. In 2014, they became a QA Lead/Senior Software Test Development Analyst at Pactera, responsible for conducting and supporting test activities, performing performance and integration testing, and documenting test results and defects. From 2016 to 2016, Ovaïs worked as a Senior QA/Test Analyst at Ceridian, where they defined and managed quality assurance processes, led triage issue meetings, and supported agile development lifecycles. In 2017, they joined CloudHub | IT Business Solutions as a Product Development Lead and Agile Project Manager, managing test activities, serving as a point of contact between project and development teams, and participating in conflict resolution. They then worked as a Project Delivery Manager at e4 Strategic from 2018 to 2019, responsible for planning and implementing web and ERP applications. In 2018, Ovaïs became a Management Team Member at AIST Global, promoting the study of AI in software testing and quality engineering. They also served as a Product Manager at Chip 1 Exchange in 2019, leading the strategy, planning, and delivery of products, managing teams, and representing customers in management meetings. From 2019 to 2020, they worked as a Software Services Delivery Manager at Kualitatem Inc., building client relationships, ensuring exceptional client experiences, and resolving complex problems. In 2020, Ovaïs worked as an Agile Coach and Release Manager at alice + olivia, educating employees on Agile principles and guiding teams in adopting the Agile methodology. Currently, they hold the position of PMO Head Qatar Operations & Outsourcing Partner at Techvista Qatar, where they define and build the PMO model, establish project reporting, and develop project portfolio prioritization methodologies while mentoring project sponsors and managers.

Ovaïs A. has a diverse educational background that spans several years. In 2009 to 2011, they attended Aptech Global Education and obtained an Associate's degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. Following this, from 2011 to 2013, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in IT&BIS at Middlesex University. Ovaïs then went on to further their education and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Northampton from 2016 to 2017, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.

In 2018, Ovaïs enrolled at the Microsoft Academy and completed a Data Scientist program. This program covered topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Python, and Machine Learning.

Most recently, in 2022, Ovaïs attended the Lahore University of Management Sciences for the SysVisTech Leadership Executive Program, where they studied Critical Thinking.

Alongside their formal education, Ovaïs has obtained several certifications. In August 2017, they achieved the Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL) certification from the ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board). In February 2016, they obtained the ITIL V3 Foundation certification from ITIL Certified. Furthermore, in August 2018, they obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Additionally, Ovaïs has a certification in Mobile Cloud Computing, although the specific institution and exact date of obtaining this certification are not provided.