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Wesam Aref, Advanced Software Engineer/Field Test Manager

Wesam Aref

Advanced Software Engineer/Field Test Manager·Zebra Technologies,

United States

Master's degree, MBA Busines

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 5 months

Advanced Software Engineer/Field Test Manager

November 2006 - Present

Zebra Technologies,

Holtsville, United States

November 2006 - Present

• Directed multiple complex cross functional programs supporting WAN, LTE, 5G product
testing across North America, EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring adherence to technical
performance targets,
• Planned and controlled projects budgets, schedules, and deliverables, implemented cost
saving strategies including Device farm technology, reducing test costs by 20% while
maintaining full coverage.
• Managed global team of engineers integrating testing quality and requirements traceability
through polarion and Jira improving test efficiency and visibility,
• Conducted performance evaluations and variance analysis to track progress toward
objectives and initiate corrective actions, when necessary, .
• Build and maintained strong vendor and customer relationships, negotiating coverage and
ensuring compliance with quality and schedule expectations

Company industry:
IT Services

Advanced Software Design Assurance Engineer – Advanced

January 2006 - April 2022

Zebra Technologies,

Holtsville, United States

January 2006 - April 2022

• Led and managed end- to -end software programs for Advanced Data capture and Mobile
computing products, overseeing project initiations, planning, execution, monitoring, and
completion phases to ensure delivery against scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Develop and integrate project management processes, align milestones, budgets and
performance goals with business and technical priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiates achieve a 25% reduction in defect in resolution time
through process standardization and better-quality metrics tracking,
• Participated in strategic and financial planning for product roadmaps, contribution to
resource optimizations and long-term business strategy.
• Delivered multiple global software programs on time and within budget, exceeding
performance targets
• Achieved 30% reduction in post-release defects and 10% improvements in schedule
adherence through Agile integration and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate mentorship programs and learning circles to promote visibility and growth for
women in engineering, increasing participation and cross-team collaboration
• Developed and executed event plans while managing budgets, effectively representing the
Zebra Women Engineering groups interests in executive leadership, resulting in greater
organizational support and increased funding for future initiatives

Company industry:
IT Services

Education

Dowling College

May 2013

May 2013

Master's degree, MBA Busines

United States

New York Institute of Technology

May 1992

May 1992

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

United States

Skills

INTEGRATING SPHERE
Intermediate
INTEGRATING SPHERE
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
MOBILE APPS
Intermediate
MOBILE APPS
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION
Intermediate
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
SCHEDULING
Intermediate
SCHEDULING
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Project Management Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification