Walid Haidari - Senior Tester as part of the IT & Digital Roadmap

Q: Where is Walid based?

Walid is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Walid speak?

Walid speaks the following languages: Arabic (Advanced), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Persian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Walid have?

Walid has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Walid has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Walid may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Walid's latest experience?

Walid's most recent position is Senior Tester as part of the IT & Digital Roadmap at VTG-Aktiengesellschaft .

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

In recent years, Walid has worked for VTG-Aktiengesellschaft , Norddeutsche Landesbank , Sparkasse , LR Global Holding GmbH , and Haiting GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Walid most experienced in?

Walid is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Transportation and Logistics . Walid also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Aerospace and Defense , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Walid most experienced in?

Walid is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning . Walid also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Walid worked in recently?

Walid has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Walid worked in recently?

Walid has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Strategy and Planning .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jun 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Senior Tester as part of the IT & Digital Roadmap

VTG-Aktiengesellschaft

Advising, designing and adapting (expansion and redesign) the existing test framework to cover necessary test cases for quality assurance of initiative implementations
Executing cross-team manual test cases within the normal sprint cycle
Setting up test automation
Advising front-end and back-end development on quality assurance matters
Building the framework for end-to-end test cases
Performing software quality assurance across various projects within a program
Supporting test case creation
Coordinating with all relevant stakeholders within the team

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

6 months

Process and Quality Management (Project: Panter)

Norddeutsche Landesbank

Process integration of requirements, test and release management
Expanding NLBnow (ServiceNow) as a strategic platform
NORD/LB-wide standardization and simplification of processes in release, requirements and test management
Mapping release, requirements and test management in NLBnow as much as possible to the ServiceNow standard
Gradual phase-out of previous tools (Jira, MF-QC, etc.) by running them in parallel without migration
Establishing unified and automated test reporting
Designing, implementing and measuring quality measures and reports for the project and its technical implementation
Defining and creating templates (role definitions, naming conventions, etc.)
Preparing meeting outcomes and creating/reviewing process and architecture models

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

7 months

Test Manager

Sparkasse

Test management for mobile apps
Designing test strategies and test case specifications
Planning, preparing and executing software tests based on specifications
Coordinating with development, product management and project leadership
Developing test cases for predefined test scenarios and coordinating across teams
Applying and further developing the agreed testing methodology in cross-functional test teams
Analyzing and categorizing defects from testing and coordinating fixes, including liaising with various IT service providers

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Senior Tester

LR Global Holding GmbH

Creating and executing software tests
Ensuring all quality aspects such as functionality, usability, reliability and compatibility
Defining test cases based on requirements and risks, independently planning the test scope, and creating test cases and test data
Conducting tests in projects across various browsers and mobile devices
Documenting defects in the bug tracking system
Performing defect retesting and regression testing
Reviewing and approving software modifications

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Managing Director (CEO)

Haiting GmbH & Co. KG

Developing and implementing business strategies to increase company profitability and growth
Monitoring the company's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and liquidity management
Implementing quality standards and processes to ensure customer satisfaction and service quality
Identifying customer requirements in quality management and SAP S/4HANA, and developing corresponding solutions and project proposals
Overseeing quality assurance measures throughout the project lifecycle, including testing, reviews and audits to ensure that implemented solutions meet quality standards
Integrating SAP systems into existing software environments and conducting integration tests
Training and mentoring internal test teams to improve their skills and knowledge in SAP and software testing
Selecting and configuring test automation tools for SAP applications

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

1 year 1 month

Software Testing Engineer (Project 'VJTF FüFä 2023')

Rheinmetall Group

Creating and executing software tests
Creating test specifications and instructions based on software requirements
Developing test tools for automated and manual testing
Supporting developers in fault localization
Analyzing and reporting test results and metrics
Monitoring test progress and deriving process improvements
Supporting developers in implementing quality assurance and quality enhancement measures
Setting up and maintaining test environments

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Senior QA Engineer / Sub-Project Lead (Project 'WANDA')

Barmer GEK

Developing test cases for predefined test scenarios in project-specific requirement areas and coordinating across teams
Applying and improving the agreed test methodology in cross-functional test teams
Testing interfaces with external partners and providing the required data sets
Supporting test management to meet test objectives and monitor quality gates
Planning, coordinating, and managing test preparation and execution, test analysis, and documentation for system, system integration, and production tests

Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

5 months

Senior QA Engineer (Focus on Digital Platform, Web & App)

Barmer GEK

Supporting compliance with test control reporting (KPIs)
Analyzing and documenting test results
Writing and maintaining scripts for automated test runs
Structured test planning, control, and completion
Analyzing and categorizing defects from tests and coordinating their resolution, including alignment with various IT service providers

May 2018 - Aug 2018

4 months

Test Manager / Test Coordinator

Commerzbank AG

Conducting risk analyses for test activities and developing corresponding test strategies
Integrating test processes into the software development lifecycle
Conducting training sessions and workshops for the test team and other stakeholders
Identifying and implementing best practices for test management and quality assurance
Collaborating with external partners and vendors for outsourced testing activities
Evaluating and selecting test tools and technologies according to project requirements
Creating test reports and presentations for management and other interested parties

Sep 2017 - May 2018

9 months

Test Manager in the 'CoBa 4.0' Project

Commerzbank AG

Test planning and test organization
Leading and directing the test team
Methodical approaches to bulk, integration, and regression tests
Audience-focused reporting
Supporting the business units in user acceptance (acceptance testing)
Assigning roles and permissions in SAP

Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

9 months

SAP & Test Consultant

Lufthansa Technik AG

Support in test procedures
Execution and monitoring of automation tasks
Analysis of errors
Creation of reports
Database management and maintenance of rules

Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

8 months

Software Tester – Web & App Testing

Media-Saturn-Holding GmbH

Managing requirements and creating test cases for internal SAP systems
Designing test cases based on requirements
Risk-based execution of manual and automated tests
Defect management
Capturing, tracking and retesting bugs in Jira

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 Information Technology (6 years), Professional Services (6 years), Transportation (4 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), Aerospace and Defense (1.5 years), and Insurance (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Transportation

Banking and Finance

Aerospace and Defense

Insurance

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 (10 years), Information Technology (9.5 years), Strategy (6 years), and Project Management (1 year).

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Strategy

Project Management

Skills

Processes, Test Design & Execution

Test Design
Test Execution In App And Web Environments
Manual Testing
Test Automation
Regression Testing
Load And Performance Testing
Functional Testing In Agile And Traditional Environments

Sap Processes And Services

Consulting On Sap Processes
Sap Best Practices
Sap Services
Data Migration
Consulting On Migrations To S/4hana & Fiori
Test Management

Project Management

Atlassian Jira (Incl. Xray, Zephyr, Testflo)
Atlassian Confluence
Azure Devops Server
Sap Solution Manager
Sharepoint
Hp Service Manager
Grafana
Cawemo
Rabbitmq
Kibana
Rancher

Test Management

Testrail
Rational Quality Manager (Rqm)
Mbw (Contribution Reporting)

Programming Languages

Java
Javascript
Html
Php
Python

Test Tools

Hp Alm / Hp Qc
Tosca Commander
Ranorex
Cypress
Selenium
Appium
Expecco
Cucumber
Eggplant
Hp Uft
Jmeter
Browserstack

Erp Systems & Tools

Sap Mm
Sap Pp
Sap Sd
Sap Fi/co
Sap Netweaver Developer Studio
Sap Bank Analyzer
Sap Ngl
Sap Business Warehouse
Sap Mdg
Sap Business Objects

Agile Methods & Frameworks

Scrum (Incl. Roles, Artifacts & Events)
Safe (Scaled Agile Framework)
Kanban
Less (Large Scale Scrum)
Nexus (Scrum Scaling)
Spotify Model
Agile Coaching & Transformation
Ci/cd & Devops Principles

Api Tools

Postman
Soapui
Insomnia

Databases & Tools

Mysql
Sqlite
Mongodb
Access
Dbeaver
Sql Developer

Design And Prototyping

Figma
Zeplin
Adobe Xd

Languages

Arabic

Advanced

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Persian

Advanced

Education

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)

Bachelor of Science · Business Informatics · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CSM Scrum Master Certification

Executing Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA Utilities - Record of Achievement

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM)

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

ISTQB Test Management Certification

TOSCA Fundamentals – Automating web application testing (AS1)

Profile

Created

December 2024

Last Update

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Walid based?

Walid is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Walid speak?

Walid speaks the following languages: Arabic (Advanced), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Persian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Walid have?

Walid has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Walid has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Walid may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Walid be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Walid would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Tester as part of the IT & Digital Roadmap, Process and Quality Management (Project: Panter), Test Manager.

What is Walid's latest experience?

Walid's most recent position is Senior Tester as part of the IT & Digital Roadmap at VTG-Aktiengesellschaft.

What companies has Walid worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Walid has worked for VTG-Aktiengesellschaft, Norddeutsche Landesbank, Sparkasse, LR Global Holding GmbH, and Haiting GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Walid most experienced in?

Walid is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Transportation and Logistics. Walid also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Aerospace and Defense, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Walid most experienced in?

Walid is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning. Walid also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Walid worked in recently?

Walid has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Walid worked in recently?

Walid has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Walid's education?

Walid holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW).

Does Walid have any certificates?

Walid has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: CSM Scrum Master Certification, Executing Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA Utilities - Record of Achievement, and ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM).

What is the availability of Walid?

Walid is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Walid?

Walid's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.