Adam Salma
About Adam Salma
Adam Salma is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at SmartBear, where he has made significant contributions to the Zephyr Scale project. He has a background in software development and holds an MSc in Advanced Computing Technologies from Birkbeck, University of London.
Work at SmartBear Software
Adam Salma currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at SmartBear, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he leads the frontend team for Zephyr Scale, an Atlassian extension. His responsibilities include enhancing performance and user experience, as well as integrating external tools for improved data aggregation. Adam has implemented a microfrontend architecture during the migration of Zephyr Scale from AngularJS to React, contributing to significant performance improvements.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining SmartBear, Adam worked at several organizations in software development roles. He was a Software Engineer at Adaptavist from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Software Developer at Kantar Worldpanel UK and Ireland from 2016 to 2018, and briefly as a Software Prototype Developer in 2016. Additionally, he worked as a Database Administrator at CoopSys from 2014 to 2016. His diverse experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Adam Salma earned his MSc in Advanced Computing Technologies from Birkbeck, University of London, completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Diploma in Music from BIMM University, which he achieved in 2015. His educational background in computer science has provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Achievements in Software Performance
During his tenure at SmartBear, Adam achieved notable performance improvements for Zephyr Scale. He successfully reduced loading time by 1.1 seconds and decreased the application size by 64%. Additionally, he optimized build times by 400%, showcasing his ability to enhance software efficiency and performance through strategic initiatives.
Team Leadership and Mentoring
Adam plays a significant role in team development at SmartBear by providing weekly mentoring sessions aimed at supporting the professional growth of his colleagues. He has also contributed to team expansion by interviewing and hiring new team members. His collaborative approach involves working closely with UX designers and developers to address customer friction points in Zephyr Scale.