Yara Abdou
About Yara Abdou
Yara Abdou is a Test Lead at Murex in Beirut, Lebanon, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong background in technical consulting and project management, having previously held roles as a Test Engineer and Technical Consultant at Murex, and as a Project Management Intern at Accenture.
Work at Murex
Yara Abdou has been employed at Murex since 2019, progressing through various roles. She started as a Technical Consultant from 2019 to 2020, where she gained experience in technical consulting. Following this, she served as a Test Engineer from 2020 to 2022, focusing on testing processes. In 2022, she advanced to the position of Test Lead, where she has been responsible for developing customized test strategies and managing testing processes for client go-lives. Her tenure at Murex has been marked by her contributions to project management and technical consulting.
Education and Expertise
Yara Abdou holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer & Communications Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, which she completed in 2017. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications Engineering from the American University of Beirut, graduating in 2019. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her professional roles. She has developed expertise in technical consulting, project management, and testing strategies.
Background
Yara Abdou's educational journey began at L'Athénée de Beyrouth, where she completed her studies in General Sciences and achieved the Lebanese Bacc II from 2011 to 2015. Following her secondary education, she pursued higher education in engineering, first at the American University of Beirut and then at UCLA. Prior to her current role at Murex, she gained experience as a Project Management Intern at Accenture in 2018, where she worked for two months in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Achievements
In her role as Test Lead at Murex, Yara Abdou has developed customized test strategies that have been successfully implemented in multiple client go-lives. She has managed a diverse team of system integrators and clients, ensuring seamless testing processes. Her strong background in both technical consulting and project management has contributed to her comprehensive approach in her current position, allowing her to effectively lead testing initiatives.