Zouber Sotbar
About Zouber Sotbar
Zouber Sotbar is a Senior Manager and Bid Manager at Sopra Banking Software MEA, with extensive experience in IT project management and testing. He has held various roles in the banking and insurance sectors, contributing to service center industrialization and leading teams across multiple countries.
Current Role at Sopra Banking Software
Zouber Sotbar currently holds the position of Senior Manager and Bid Manager at Sopra Banking Software MEA. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the Middle East and Africa. His responsibilities include overseeing bid management processes and enhancing the professionalization of the Bid Manager role within the organization. He joined the Pre-sales team in 2021, focusing on improving bid strategies and community engagement among employees.
Previous Experience at Sopra Banking Software
Zouber Sotbar has extensive experience at Sopra Banking Software, having worked in various capacities. He served as Senior Manager from 2018 to 2019 in Libreville and Paris, and again from 2019 to 2020 in Paris. His role involved leading projects and programs related to Core Banking Amplitude, particularly in preparing for operations in an outsourcing context. He also played a key role in the industrialization of service centers for a major African banking group's IT department.
Professional Background in Testing and Quality Assurance
Zouber Sotbar has a solid background in testing and quality assurance, having worked as an Expert Testing for Sopra Steria at HUMANIS and KLESIA. His tenure at Sopra Steria included roles such as Responsable Practice Testing du Marché Assurance et Protection Sociale from 2014 to 2017 and Responsable Qualification for BNP Paribas Personal Finance from 2010 to 2011. He has also achieved multiple certifications in testing methodologies, including ISTQB Foundation and Advanced Test Manager.
Educational Qualifications
Zouber Sotbar has a diverse educational background, holding degrees in management and engineering. He studied at Université de Bourgogne, where he earned a Master’s degree in Sciences du Management and a Maîtrise in Génie des Systèmes Industriels. He also completed various certifications in testing and project management from institutions such as Sopra Steria Academy and ORSYS. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for managing complex IT projects.
Leadership and Community Engagement
In his previous roles, Zouber Sotbar demonstrated leadership by managing a community of around a hundred employees at Sopra Steria. His focus on community engagement and professional development has been a significant aspect of his career. He has led initiatives that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members, contributing to a more cohesive work environment.