Toqir Khalid
About Toqir Khalid
Toqir Khalid is an Agile Project Manager with extensive experience in software engineering and project management. He has held various roles in notable companies and possesses certifications in Agile methodologies, project management, and business administration.
Work at Red Badger
Toqir Khalid has been employed at Red Badger as an Agile Project Manager since 2016. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of Agile methodologies to manage projects effectively. His responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, ensuring team collaboration, and delivering quality outcomes. His tenure at Red Badger has contributed to the company's commitment to Agile practices in project management.
Education and Expertise
Toqir Khalid holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, which he completed from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool between 2003 and 2005. Khalid has achieved several certifications, including Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional from Scrum Alliance, Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, and Prince2 from APM Group. His expertise encompasses Agile methodologies such as XP, Scrum, and Kanban.
Background
Toqir Khalid began his career as a Software Engineer at Wilco International in 1998. He then worked at Teleca Ltd and Openwave Systems before transitioning to roles with increasing responsibility, including Senior Software Engineer and Project Manager at OnRelay. His experience spans various sectors, including technology and project management, where he has developed skills in software development life cycle management, quality control, and requirements gathering.
Professional Experience
Khalid's professional journey includes positions at several notable organizations. He served as a Technology Architect at Symbian, a Senior Programme Manager at MHRA, and a Programme Manager at mBlox. Additionally, he held roles as Technical Project Manager at Global Radio and Agile Coach at Unilever. His diverse experience has equipped him with strong leadership and team-building capabilities, as well as proficiency in scope management and risk management.
Certifications and Skills
Toqir Khalid has obtained multiple certifications that enhance his project management skills. He is a Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Professional, and Project Management Professional (PMP). He also holds a Prince2 certification and has completed training in Managing Successful Programmes. His skill set includes configuration management, defect management, and client relationship management, which are essential for effective project execution.