Ali Vijdan

About Ali Vijdan

Here are 5 things you need to know about me- I’m a Digital Manager, and always have been at heart. While I’ve bounced around different places as Project Manager and as QA Automation Engineer, I’ve always been much better at managing big-picture projects and teams of individuals. Today, I’m managing a portfolio of applications and leadership for WM.I’m finally realizing my true potential- I believe organized communication can solve every problem. I’m a big believer in structured communication, and try to incorporate it into both my personal and professional life. Can you tell- I hate wasting time. I’m always trying to trim down time requirements, hence why I’m keeping these points short- I’m constantly learning new skills. For better or worse, this also includes skills outside my career as a project manager. I learn tricks in Excel, new leadership tactics, and better methods for communication, but I’m also learning how to code in my spare time, and am also learning to play piano despite no musical background whatsoever- I want to eventually start my own business. While I love my career, and can’t imagine leaving my team for the foreseeable future, eventually I want to start my own business from the ground up. I see it as the ultimate project to oversee.

Experience

1. Digital Manager

   WM

   Apr 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Develop and implement IT policies, strategies, and roadmaps. Align technology goals with business objectives. Supervise, mentor, and manage IT staff and teams. Delegate tasks and ensure timely project completion. Oversee the maintenance, upgrading, and configuration of IT systems. Ensure smooth operation of software, hardware, and networks. Implement and manage integrations, upstream & downstream applications data flows and cybersecurity measures. Ensure the organization complies with IT laws, regulations, and standards. Plan and manage the IT budget efficiently. Evaluate and approve IT investments, purchases, and vendors. Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly. Oversee disaster application upgrades, bug fixes, recovery planning and data backups. Collaborate with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Communicate with stakeholders about IT needs, progress, and solutions. Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends. Recommend and implement innovative solutions to improve business processes. Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to completion. Ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and objectives. Oversee IT support for employees and troubleshoot user issues. Conduct training for staff on new technologies or updates. Engage with business teams to develop and deploy new solutions aimed at enhancing user satisfaction.

Education

• Framingham State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and I.T

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Mobile Technology
• Cloud Computing
• Regression Testing
• Hp Quality Center
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Testing
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Team Leadership
• Test Planning
• Hp Quicktest Professional (Qtp)
• Manual Testing
• Agile Testing
• Project Management
• Test Automation
• Loadrunner
• Docker
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Databases
• Oracle Sql Developer
• Test Cases
• Vmware
• Github
• Agile Project Management