Wesam Aref

• 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

• 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