Abbas Ali

Software Engineering Manager | Director

Accomplished IT leader with over 20 years of industry experience in progressively responsible roles. Highly accomplished Engineering Manager with repeated success leading full life cycle, enterprise application development and implementations.

People, Process and Technology leader with proven track record of planning, implementing and maintaining a broad range of IT solutions and support operations, including governance, change and risk management, compliance, vendor and contract management.

Innovative manager distinguished by strong technical background, strategic application of emerging technologies, consulting experience and operational leadership.

Expertise

Leadership

  • Team Building & Motivation.
  • Collaborative Problem Solving.
  • Decisiveness.
  • Excellent Communication.
  • Conflict Management.
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    Product & Project Management

  • Product Strategy & Roadmap.
  • Agile Planning & Execution.
  • Change & Risk Management.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration.
  • Cost & Quality Management.
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    Enterprise Architecture

  • Architecture Design Patterns.
  • UML & Modeling Tools.
  • Analytical Mindset.
  • Data Security & Protection.
  • Technical Guidance & Coaching.
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    Software Engineering and Operations

  • Development Methodology & Tools.
  • Process Design & Continuous Improvement.
  • Quality Planning & Automation.
  • SLA Management.
  • Outsourcing & Vendor Negotiations.
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    Technical Skills

    Architecture: Layered, REST, Microservices
    85%
    Languages: Java, C#, PHP, JavaScript
    80%
    Stacks: AWS Lambda, MERN, LAMP
    75%
    Data: MySQL, MS SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch
    85%
    DevOps: Git, SVN, Jenkins, Docker, Nagios, SonarQube, ServiceNow
    80%
    Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure, GCP
    75%
    Tools of the Trade: Atlassian Suite, OpenAir, SalesForce, Sparx EA
    80%

    Work Experience

    January 2019 - Present

    Director, Engineering and Operations

    AirTrumpet BV.

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    January 2016 - December 2018

    Director, Delivery

    Mobiquity BV.

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    October 2013 - December 2015

    Director, Offshore Operations

    Mobiquity BV.

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    January 2008 - September 2013

    Senior Manager, Projects and Services

    Xaton BV.

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    January 2007 - December 2007

    Senior Project Manager, Technical

    Blast Radius BV.

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    September 1997 - December 2006

    Various Technical Roles

    Several Technology Companies in India

    India

    Education

    1994 - 1997

    Master of Computer Applications

    Chaudhary Charan Singh University

    Meerut, INDIA

    1991 - 1994

    Bachelor of Science

    Sambalpur University

    Sambalpur, INDIA

    Certifications

  • PMI Certified PMP®
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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    Interests

    Books

    Reading has been my passion for as long as I can remember. As a child, I used to enjoy adventures through the books I borrowed from the school library. Growing up, the genre of the books changed from adventure to romance to historical and science fiction. These days however, when I am not busy reading technical books, I read spiritual and motivational authors.

    Sports

    Raised in an era when technology had not yet invaded our lives, the love for sports is not much of a surprise. Next to that, having brought up in India where Cricket is considered holier than religion, it was only natural to develop a passion for this sport. I have played cricket ever since I started walking. Besides Cricket, I love playing ping pong, basketball and beach volleyball.

    Photography

    My first camera was an Agfa Click-3, which my father had discarded. Little did I know then that I had not only inherited the equipment but also the art from him. Moving on from monochrome to 35mm film camera and then over to SLRs and DSLRs, I have mastered the art of painting with light. With an array of camera bodies and lenses and several years of experience fiddling with ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture, I still consider myself an amateur photographer, just enjoying the hobby.

    Portfolio

    Online Store

    Vodafone Netherlands

    Health Digital Transformation

    GSK Singapore

    Online Banking

    BPI Bank Philippines

    Content Management and Delivery

    BBC UK

    Contact

    Location
    Amsterdam area,
    The Netherlands.
    Mobile Number
    +31 64 63 54 224
    Email
    sendit2abbas@gmail.com
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