Abdallah Slim
About Abdallah Slim
Abdallah Slim is a Senior Software Engineer at Murex in Beirut, Lebanon, with a strong background in software development and project management. He has experience in various roles, including data warehouse consulting and quality assurance internships, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Programming.
Work at Murex
Abdallah Slim has been employed at Murex as a Senior Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, he is actively involved in technical design, code reviews, and pair programming within the Data and Analytics team. He serves as the technical owner of Murex's Finance BI applications, focusing on staffing and HR solutions. Abdallah coordinates all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprints, PI Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint retrospectives, Sprint Demos, and Release Planning. He advocates for Agile and DevOps practices, emphasizing automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
Education and Expertise
Abdallah Slim holds a Master's Degree in Computer Programming from Lebanese University, where he studied from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from Université Antonine, studying from 2008 to 2013. His foundational education includes 15 years at Sagesse Brazilia, where he completed his primary and secondary education. This educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and data analytics.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role at Murex, Abdallah Slim worked as a Data Warehouse Consultant at B.Avenues SARL from 2017 to 2019 in Beirut District, Lebanon. He also completed internships at PwC in 2013, focusing on ITRA for four months, and at Ever Team in 2014, where he worked in Quality Assurance for six months. These experiences contributed to his professional development and understanding of various aspects of software engineering and data management.
Scrum and Agile Practices
In his current position, Abdallah Slim coordinates all Scrum ceremonies, which include Sprints, PI Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint retrospectives, Sprint Demos, and Release Planning. He advocates for Agile and DevOps practices, promoting methodologies such as automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery. His role involves liaising between developers and project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project progress.