Atef Abdel-Rahman - System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager for banking systems

Q: Where is Atef based?

Atef is based in Braunschweig, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Atef speak?

Atef speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Atef have?

Atef has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Atef has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 22 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Atef may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Atef's latest experience?

Atef's most recent position is System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager for banking systems .

Q: What companies has Atef worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Atef has worked for Phoenix Group GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Atef most experienced in?

Atef is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing . Atef also has some experience in Automotive , Education , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Atef most experienced in?

Atef is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management . Atef also has some experience in Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Atef worked in recently?

Atef has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Atef worked in recently?

Atef has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Braunschweig, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - May 2025

1 year 7 months

System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager for banking systems

Test concept, planning and execution
Coordination of the different test phases
Project planning within the team, design of the structure and test strategy
Coordination and review of test activity execution and deviation management
Derivation of test cases for newly developed features with respect to functional and non-functional requirements and subject matter
Participation in status meetings
Documentation of technical components
Description of the qualitative and quantitative goals of the test measures
Definition of testable acceptance criteria
Screening of new and existing customers for negative information
Evaluation of information and decision on whether a business relationship is still possible
Assessment of negative information regarding sanction or terror lists
Assessment of whether individuals have a criminal record or are politically exposed
Continuous Integration and quality assurance (QA)
Description of using various testing methods and approaches (static/dynamic tests, functional/non-functional tests, black-/white-box tests)
Execution of manual and automated tests
Fixing errors from the testing phases in applications/components
Integration of test management in the introduction, establishment and expansion of test automation
Creation of system test documentation
Reporting risks and issues to technical architects and project management
Definition of requirements for the test infrastructure
IT system environment: Windows, SAP, Perl, C, Git, Cloud, Oracle, JavaEE, C#, SOA, XML, JavaScript, HTML5, Angular, JBoss, UML, Linux, Jira, Robot Framework, TypeScript, Python, JMeter, Tosca, Selenium, DWH, AWS Cloud, Doors

Dec 2022 - Oct 2023

11 months

Functional unit, system, load and performance tester

Phoenix Group GmbH

Coordination of the different test phases
Ensuring quality before the delivery of an update
Documentation of test results, capturing defect documents and tracking until resolution
Project planning within the team, design of the structure and test strategy
Coordination and review of test activity execution and deviation management
Identification and localization of software defects and documentation in close collaboration with developers
Execution of tests and debugging
Conducting development-accompanying quality assurance
Analysis, documentation and active tracking of bug fixes in close coordination with development and support
Capturing requirements
Analysis of the test basis and definition of test objectives
Planning and creation of test cases and test plans
Coordination and execution of tests
IT system environment: Windows, Unix, Perl, C, Kanban, Oracle, Java, SAP, Authenticator, IT Change Management, P-Omnitracker, Citrix, Informix, Imex, Goodsin, Squirrel SQL Client

Feb 2020 - Jul 2022

2 years 6 months

System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager for banking systems

Test concept, planning and execution
Coordination of the different test phases
Project planning within the team, design of the structure and test strategy
Coordination and review of test activity execution and deviation management
Derivation of test cases for newly developed features with respect to functional and non-functional requirements and subject matter
Participation in status meetings
Documentation of technical components
Description of the qualitative and quantitative goals of the test measures
Definition of testable acceptance criteria
Screening of new and existing customers for negative information
Evaluation of information and decision on whether a business relationship is still possible
Assessment of negative information regarding sanction or terror lists
Assessment of whether individuals have a criminal record or are politically exposed
Continuous Integration and quality assurance (QA)
Description of using various testing methods and approaches (static/dynamic tests, functional/non-functional tests, black-/white-box tests)
Execution of manual and automated tests
Fixing errors from the testing phases in applications/components
Integration of test management in the introduction, establishment and expansion of test automation
Creation of system test documentation
Reporting risks and issues to technical architects and project management
Definition of requirements for the test infrastructure
IT system environment: Windows, SAP, Perl, C, Git, Cloud, Oracle, JavaEE, C#, SOA, XML, JavaScript, HTML5, Angular, JBoss, UML, Linux, Jira, Hadoop, TypeScript, Robot Framework, JMeter, Tosca, Selenium, HP QC, PHP, eCATT

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

8 months

System, load and performance testing and QA manager for the Perle system for fire department and police

Development of test automation for the Perle system
Description of the qualitative and quantitative goals of the test measures
Definition of testable acceptance criteria
Description and selection of various testing methods and approaches (static/dynamic tests, functional/non-functional tests, black-/white-box tests)
Specific selection of suitable testing approaches for the new Perle system
Execution of functional tests (e.g. based on use cases) and non-functional tests (e.g. performance tests)
Identification of process stages and test cycles
Provision of test automation and tools
Consideration of data interfaces and their connection or simulation in the test system (test description, execution description)
Consulting on integrating tests into agile methodologies
Execution of performance, load and stress tests
Evaluation and documentation of test results
Development of solution proposals for unsuccessful tests
IT system environment: Windows, Linux, SharePoint, C, Oracle 10, Java, C#, SOA, XML, JavaScript, HTML5, JBoss, Selenium, JMeter, UML, ARIS, Cloud, Hadoop, SAP

Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

8 months

System, load and performance tester and QA manager

Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (DPMA)

Development of test automation for the DEPATIS system
Monitoring of internal test equipment
Design and maintenance of test case specifications
Configuration and operation of test environments for automated load and performance tests
Generation of test data and reference lists
Analysis and documentation within test management
Analysis and evaluation of problem situations and errors
Monitoring of operational quality specifications
Conducting initial sample inspections according to customer requirements
Testing development samples according to specific requirements
Definition, planning and execution of patent examinations in connection with implementation projects or in case of potential quality deviations according to defined metrics
Communication of internal and external error reports and proper documentation
IT system environment: Windows, Linux, Squish, Zephyr, C, Perl, JavaScript, SOAP, JBoss, Ruby, Python, Oracle 10, Hadoop, Bugzilla, Jira, Selenium, UML, SVN, SAP, Mantis Bug Tracker

Apr 2018 - May 2018

2 months

Load and Performance Test Manager

MGS

Design and implementation of test planning and test scenarios to check the performance of an entire ePortal system and its behavior under load
Adjusting test plans, tasks, and resources
Performance optimization of web projects using UML (state machine, sequence diagram, class diagram)
Supporting clients in setting up, configuring, and operating test environments for automated load and performance tests
Generating test data
Preparing tests (creating test documentation, defining test cases, creating test manuals/test scripts)
Developing templates and interim solutions for reporting and campaign management
Collaborating closely and independently with all project stakeholders
Defining the scope of tests
IT environment: Windows 10 Pro, JMeter, VPN, Jira, Confluence, JUnit, Selenium, Java, SOAP, Mantis Bug Tracker, Zephyr, JBoss, Web services, Tosca, UML, Perl, Agile-Scrum, Hadoop, Cloud

Apr 2017 - May 2018

1 year 2 months

Load and Performance Test and UX Designer for Banking Systems

Responsible for coordinating complex and varied test projects with clients on site
Test design, planning, and execution
Coordinating different test phases
Project planning within the team, designing the structure and test strategy
Analyzing test results together with development and operations to identify optimization options
Designing, programming, and maintaining test scripts with appropriate automation tools
Communicating at the management level
Assisting developers in analyzing test results for performance optimization
Continuous integration and quality assurance (QA)
Monitoring automated test execution as well as reviewing and documenting test results
Generating test data
Creating UX concepts based on user goals and researching and evaluating innovative digital technologies
Defining and implementing UX methods, tools, and processes to achieve a successful user experience
Quality management of applications
Internal and external reporting
IT environment: Linux, Solaris, Windows XP, JMeter, LoadRunner, UML, Git, Selenium, Java, JUnit, SOAP, C#, WPF, Swing, Silk, Jira, Confluence, Squish, Python, SAP, Mantis Bug Tracker, Hadoop, JSP, Angular.js, C, Perl, Qt, Agile-Scrum, REST, MindManager, Zephyr, TypeScript, ITIL, Neoload, CORBA, Oracle 10g, Axure, C++, Web services

Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

6 months

System Testing and Quality Management

Honeywell-Elster

Designing and implementing tools for OpenTherm and VariCAN quality management in close collaboration with department management and colleagues
Planning, controlling, and continually developing the quality management system at the site
Organizing and managing requirements for the quality management system
Conducting unit, load, performance, integration, and acceptance tests according to the V-model
Performing blackbox and whitebox tests
Further developing the overall quality management system and providing expert advice and support to the entire system
Cross-departmental responsibility for quality management processes
Advising department heads on quality management methods and tools
Regularly reporting to the executive board on the development and effectiveness of QM systems
Continuously optimizing and improving quality management tools and methods
Conducting module tests and integration tests
Leading and developing staff in the quality management area
Identifying and implementing optimization potentials regarding user-friendliness
Supporting data collection and analysis, including for management reviews
IT environment: Windows, CANopen, C, Perl, UML, Meter-to-Cash (M2C), Jira, SharePoint, Tosca, Cantata, OpenTherm, VariCAN, Git, Polarion, Tessy, IAR Workbench, DAC

May 2016 - Sep 2016

5 months

Embedded Quality Management Manager

WMF

Supporting quality management in development operations by developing and managing test concepts for release checks and software system tests for complete devices
Performing whitebox and blackbox tests
Developing signal processing systems and metrics systems using LabVIEW
Conducting unit, load, performance, integration, and acceptance tests according to the V-model
Developing and commissioning internal and cross-functional quality concepts based on defined industry standards
Planning release reviews of individual modules and introducing software system tests
Continuously monitoring test procedures for improvement potential and initiating corrective actions during complex failure analyses on machines and failed parts
Maintaining and enhancing the QM system
Conducting cross-functional quality-related projects
Conducting module tests and integration tests
Communicating with departments, developers, and suppliers
Conducting extensive tests at supplier and storage levels and implementing a central reporting system including follow-up measures
IT environment: Windows, C, FileZilla, LabVIEW, UML, Oracle 10, SAP, Bugzilla, SharePoint, Git, Tosca, Cantata, various sensors (pressure, temperature, current, steam sensors)

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

6 months

Test Analyst for Material Flow Control System and Parcel Center

Deutsche Post DHL

Analyzing existing requirement documents, software architecture, functional and technical specifications, and manuals according to the V-model
Creating, developing, and analyzing test cases and scenarios using systematic test case specifications
Performing unit, load, and integration tests
Communicating with departments, developers, and suppliers
Verifying the maximum capacity of the system or its IT part
Conducting whitebox and blackbox tests
Responsible for specifying, executing, and documenting technical test scenarios and test cases
Defining non-functional requirements (e.g., style guide, usability, wording)
Identifying bottlenecks and assisting in analyzing performance issues
Performing structured manual and automated software tests
Evaluating and documenting test results
Logging and managing defects in defect tracking systems
Creating test plans, test specifications, and test reports
IT environment: Windows, VPN, HP Life Cycle Management, UML, SCADA, Unified Functional Testing (UFT), LoadRunner, SAP, SharePoint, Neoload, HP Business Process Testing (BPT), Identification Control System (ISS), Jira, Silk, Postal Manufacturing and Execution System (PMES), decentralized material flow control (dMFS), material flow computer (MFR)

Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

6 months

System testing for multi-camera systems in the automotive sector

Magna GmbH

Planning, development, and execution of software and system tests for camera-based driver assistance systems based on functional requirements
Automation of test cases using CAPL, C++ and National Instruments LabVIEW
Testing, modeling, implementation, and commissioning of software for camera calibration with constant parameters using UML (state machine, state diagram, sequence diagram, class diagram) and Subversion
Verification of state machine, diagnostics, image quality, and image processing algorithms
Performing white-box and black-box tests
Continuous Integration and Behavior Driven Testing
Adapting, optimizing, and extending existing calibration methods
Designing and developing new online and service calibration procedures
Analyzing, aligning, and testing accuracy requirements for quality assurance (QA) according to ISO TS 16949 and VDA 6.3
Reviewing concepts and requirements according to ISO TS 16949
Creating test plans, test specifications, and test reports
IT environment: Windows 7, MKS, DOORS, CANoe, C, C++, ARM9 microcontroller, Eclipse, Git, Cantata, CAPL, Vector CANoe, Perl, Jira, Silk, Jenkins, Vector CAN/LIN Interface SysEng 0429, LabVIEW, Grabster AV300, ECU, UML

Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

6 months

Research and development of algorithms for calibrating camera systems

Development, testing, modeling, implementation, and commissioning of software for camera calibration with constant parameters
Adapting, optimizing, and extending existing calibration methods
Designing and developing new offline and online calibration procedures
Analyzing, aligning, and testing the required accuracy levels
IT environment: Matlab, Matlab Database Toolbox, C, C++, Qt, Perl, Eclipse

May 2014 - Aug 2014

4 months

Embedded Linux developer and tester

Wincor Nixdorf

Analysis of requirement documents and development of test cases using common test methods
Automation of tests for functional requirements
Design and execution of automated and manual tests as well as performance tests
Performing unit and load tests
Performing white-box and black-box tests
Designing and coordinating the setup of test benches with the appropriate development tools
Continuous Integration and Behavior Driven Testing
Object-oriented design, implementation, and module testing in C, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
Supporting test management (planning, test coverage, coordination of qualifications)
Conducting integration tests and quality assurance (QA)
Reviewing product requirements
Creating test specifications and test reports
IT environment: Linux, Windows, Visual Studio, Windows EC, ARM9 microcontroller, Perl, Ruby, Jenkins, Selenium, Agile-Scrum, Eclipse, C#, SAP, Jira, Silk, WinCVS, HP Life Cycle Management, Unified Functional Testing (UFT), HP Business Process Testing (BPT), C, C++, LabVIEW, UML

Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

4 months

Software tester for test automation in embedded systems

Verifone

Automation of tests for functional and non-functional requirements
Designing and executing automated and manual tests as well as performance tests
Performing unit and load tests
Planning and developing object-oriented software test components using UML (state machine, state diagram, sequence diagram, class diagram) and web services
Continuous Integration and Behavior Driven Testing
Performing white-box and black-box tests
Object-oriented design, implementation, and module tests in C, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
Setting up various test environments using a variety of test techniques and methods
Reviewing product requirements and defect management
System testing and quality assurance (QA)
Evaluating test results and defect management as well as advising IT operations in case of issues
Extending the test case library with new test cases
Documenting test results and tracking defect reports
IT environment: Windows, Visual Studio, Test Manager, ARM9 microcontroller, Python 3.3, Perl, QNX, Jenkins, SVN, Angular.js, SOAP, SAP, TortoiseSVN, HP ALM, HP Life Cycle Management, Mantis Bug Tracker, Agile-Scrum, Jira, Eclipse, DB2, Git, JUnit, Selenium, C, C++, Qt, UML, C#

Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

3 months

Research on camera self-calibration from three images with constant internal parameters

Testing, modeling, implementation, and commissioning of software for camera calibration with constant parameters
IT environment: Matlab, C, C++, Qt, Eclipse

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

4 months

Software Developer for Core Software Embedded Systems (Ticket Processing Unit)

Scheidt & Bachmann

Testing, design/specification, modeling, implementation and commissioning of software in the Ticket Processing Unit (TPU) using existing standard solutions
Planning and development of object-oriented software components using UML (state machine, state diagram, sequence diagram, class diagram) and Subversion
Object-oriented design, implementation and module testing in C, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
Execution of white-box and black-box tests
Implementation of embedded applications with Rhapsody
Continuous integration and quality assurance (QA)
Review of product requirements
Development of complete system concepts with TTCN3 in a team
IT environment: EmbOS, Windows, QNX, Rhapsody, ARM9 microcontroller, Perl, Matlab, Git, HP Life Cycle Management, Jenkins, Database Toolbox with Matlab, Mantis, Simulink, C#, DB2, C, C++, Qt, PostgreSQL, UML

Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

1 year 1 month

Software Tester for Test Automation in Embedded Systems (Freelancer)

BBR Braunschweig

Design and development of automated tests and test frameworks for embedded systems in railway technology
Design and development of analysis tools
Review of product requirements
Execution of module and subsystem tests
Integration of safety functions and collision protection
Development, analysis, definition and integration of complex test configurations with simulation environment
Reporting and documentation of results, creation of test concepts and test cases
Continuous integration and execution of manual tests according to defined test cases as well as exploratory tests with TTCN3 and ETCS standards
Performance optimization of modules
System testing and quality assurance (QA)
Implementation, integration and maintenance of the application
Preparation of test reports
Creation of automated endurance, load and system tests
Quality management of applications
Behavior Driven Testing
Development of interfaces to third-party systems
Close collaboration with development, support in further development and debugging
Support in error analysis and verification of bug fixes
IT environment: Windows, Linux, Eclipse, Windows EC, RapidSVN, ARM microcontroller, Matlab, Simulink, LabVIEW, Perl, C#, Python, Qt, SAP, C, C++, CppUnit, Ruby, GCC, GDB, Agile-Scrum, Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Spice, HP Life Cycle Management, PostgreSQL, UML

Apr 2010 - Nov 2011

1 year 8 months

Software Developer for Banking Systems

Design and deep structuring of software using structured analysis tools
Execution of module and subsystem tests
Development and performance optimization of internet projects using UML (state machine, sequence diagram, class diagram)
Optimization of the enterprise-wide data warehouse (DWH) infrastructure
Development of prototypes and interim solutions for reporting and campaign management within the department's SAS environment
Execution, integration and maintenance of the application
Quality management of the applications
Creation of interfaces to third-party systems
IT environment: Linux, Solaris, Windows XP, EmbOS, UML, SVN, C, C++, Java, JBoss, C#, WPF, Swing, JSP, ASP, Python, Qt, Agile-Scrum, CORBA, Oracle 10g, Perl, CPAN, DBI, MySQL, CGI, Catalyst, Drupal

Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

5 months

Software Developer and IT Coordinator

Johnson Controls Fibrit GmbH & Co. KG Werk Neuenburg

Support, maintenance and improvement of the Business Plan Flow in Johnson standard
Database design and application architecture (design and implementation)
Support and maintenance of Plant System Mfgpro, JTDS, Syux
Shell programming and independent automated system programming
Support and installation of new systems as well as analysis of daily work
Design of refined and improved development processes (concept, planning, execution) for disaster recovery
Server system administration
Backup and storage management
Testing accuracy requirements for quality assurance (QA) according to ISO TS 16949 and VDA 6.3
TCP/IP and socket programming
Definition of data protection and distribution measures
Execution and documentation of qualification tests
Batch programming
IT environment: HP-UX, Windows XP, Windows CE 6, Apache, IIS, ASP, Ruby, Perl, Python, C#, UML, SVN, DB2, Git, CPAN, DBI, PHP, PostgreSQL, CGI, Catalyst, Oracle 10g, SmarTerm, Dameware, DOORS

Feb 2009 - Dec 2009

11 months

Embedded System Software Developer (Automotive Industry, Lörrach)

Specification, coding, testing, documentation and maintenance of software for stepper motors and sensors
Control and regulation of professional equipment
Digitization, processing and simulation of sensor signals in real time using UML (state machine, state diagram, sequence diagram, class diagram)
Programming of serial communication
Development of radar system functions
Testing, debugging and troubleshooting
Modeling of software requirements with UML
Implementation of CAN modules
Acquisition, control and monitoring of various physical quantities
Development of digital inputs and outputs for motor control systems
IT environment: Windows XP, Linux, Solaris, Windows CE 6, C, C++, Qt, VxWorks, C#, Perl, Python, LabVIEW, ASP, CPAN, DBI, UML, CodeSys, SVN, MySQL, MPLAB, CAN, dSpace, EtherNet/IP, FlexRay, Matlab, Spice, MSP430, PIC, ARM, QNX, DOORS, RS-232

Nov 2008 - Mar 2009

5 months

Perl Software Developer

Dmk-Internet / SuperClix

Expansion and further development of the SuperClix.de affiliate platform
Account management of selected customers and major clients with focus on revenue growth
Database design and application architecture from concept to implementation
Independent support and further development of partner programs
Task definition and creative implementation of required development processes
Conceptualization, planning and execution of online marketing and sales initiatives
Documentation of completed work and source code
Execution and documentation of qualification tests
IT environment: Linux, Windows XP, Apache, SVN, DB2, Git, PHP, Perl, CPAN, DBI, MySQL, CGI, Catalyst, Python

Jul 2008 - Oct 2008

4 months

Java Software Developer

TWC Treuwert Computer GmbH

Redesign and further development of a management program in the field of open source and modular database development
Documentation of completed work and source code
Implementation and documentation of the developments
IT environment: Linux, C, C++, Qt, mobile phones, PHP, SVN, stored procedures, Automake, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Ruby, Doxygen, SyncML, Funambol

Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

7 months

Embedded Systems Developer for Brain Machine Interface (BMI), Neurobiology Institute

Development of a joystick interface via RS-232 and simulation applications
Driver development
Development of a bootloader
TCP/IP and socket programming
Development of software interfaces for the measurement system
Automation of data processing
IT environment: Windows XP, PIC microcontrollers, ARM, Assembly, MPLAB, MATLAB, Simulink, CAN bus, C, C++, Qt, Pascal

Sep 2007 - Oct 2007

2 months

Perl Database Analyzer and Designer

Fraunhofer-Institut für Physikalische Messtechnik IPM

Design, setup, programming and operation of test benches
Access to measurement data
Generation of reports, statistics and error analyses from measurement data in a database
Integration of the planned computer-based capture of measurement results
Preparation of tests in existing database systems
Execution and documentation of qualification tests
IT environment: Linux, Perl, C++, C#, DBI, CPAN, Apache

Apr 2004 - Dec 2004

9 months

Database Analyzer and Designer

EVC (INEOS Films GmbH)

Data creation and preparation
Execution of match-and-clean query processes with a specialized program
Development of simulation applications in Access
Data collection and transfer
Ad-hoc database queries and analyses
Creation and maintenance of scheduled jobs
Development of various database tools for quality management and business applications
IT environment: Windows 2000, Access 2000, MySQL, Python, CRM, UML, Drupal, Oracle, VBA

Jul 2003 - Dec 2003

6 months

Research Assistant

University of Freiburg, Chair of Artificial Intelligence

2D modeling of virtual interactive prototypes
database design and application architecture from concept to implementation
task definition and creative implementation of the required development processes
documentation of the work done and of the source code
execution and documentation of qualification tests
IT environment: Linux, C, C++, Qt

Sep 2002 - Dec 2002

4 months

Research Assistant

University of Freiburg, Chair of Algorithms and Data Structures

creation of screen designs
creation of templates and library elements
documentation of the work done and of the source code
execution and documentation of qualification tests
IT environment: Windows, C++, Dreamweaver, Java, UML, XML

Dec 2001 - Mar 2002

4 months

Research Assistant

University of Freiburg, Institute for Applied Mathematics

network administration of WAN structures
network monitoring and network security
script programming and complaint management
execution and documentation of qualification tests
IT environment: Unix, Linux, Windows, Apache, Perl

Jul 2001 - Nov 2001

5 months

Software Developer

AnTloop

identification of suitable Swing components and development of a drag-and-drop GUI
IT environment: Windows, Java API, Java Swing, UML

Sep 2000 - Feb 2001

6 months

Research Assistant

Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM

planning and implementation of the complete measurement data processing
data management aiming to build, operate, and optimize an efficient data system, especially in the back-end area
IT environment: Unix, C, MATLAB, Qt, TCP/IP, ifconfig

Feb 2000 - Jul 2000

6 months

Research Assistant

University of Freiburg, Chair of Computer Networks and Telematics

Maintenance of VIP: A Visual Interface for Promela
Network monitoring and network security
Script programming and complaint management
Execution and documentation of qualification tests
IT environment: Linux, C, C++, CVS, Java, Oracle, Perl, UML, XML

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (6.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Automotive (1.5 years), Education (1.5 years), and Government and Administration (1 year).

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Automotive

Education

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (15 years), Information Technology (12.5 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Product Development (6 years), Research and Development (2.5 years), and Business Intelligence (2.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Skills

Special Skills:

Software Testing
Embedded Systems
Automation Of Data Processing
Database And Data Warehouse
Parser
Image Processing And Computer Vision
Camera Calibration

Industry Experience:

Railway Technology
Pharmaceutical
Automotive Industry
Banking
It Services And Insurance
Affiliate Marketing
Research And Institutes
Logistics
Public Administration
Energy
Chemical

Operating Systems:

Embos
Ms-dos
Linux
Unix
Windows

Databases:

Ms Access
Mysql
Oracle
Sql

Programming Languages:

Assembly
C/c++, Qt, Opengl
C#, Asp
Delphi, Sap
Haskell
J2ee, Java Servlet, Jsp
Matlab
Pascal
Perl
Php
Python, Ruby
Vb/vba
Vhdl

Middleware And Frontend Programming Languages:

Ajax
Html
Javascript
Uml
Xml

Microcontrollers:

Arm
Intel 8051
Msp430
Pic

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Aug 2006

University of Freiburg

Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Oct 1994 - May 1996

Ain Shams University

Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Cairo, Egypt

Sep 1987 - May 1992

Cairo University

Bachelor of Commerce · Business Administration · Cairo, Egypt

Certifications & licenses

Wirtschaftsdeutsch International exam

Certificate in German as a Foreign Language

Profile

Created

September 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Atef based?

Atef is based in Braunschweig, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Atef speak?

Atef speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Atef have?

Atef has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Atef has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 22 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Atef may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Atef be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Atef would be well-suited for roles such as: System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager for banking systems, Functional unit, system, load and performance tester, System, load and performance testing and QA manager for the Perle system for fire department and police.

What is Atef's latest experience?

Atef's most recent position is System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager for banking systems.

What companies has Atef worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Atef has worked for Phoenix Group GmbH.

Which industries is Atef most experienced in?

Atef is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing. Atef also has some experience in Automotive, Education, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Atef most experienced in?

Atef is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Project Management. Atef also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Atef worked in recently?

Atef has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Atef worked in recently?

Atef has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Information Technology (IT).

What is Atef's education?

Atef holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Cairo University.

Does Atef have any certificates?

Atef has 2 certificates. These include: Wirtschaftsdeutsch International exam and Certificate in German as a Foreign Language.

What is the availability of Atef?

Atef is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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