Kashif Saleem
About Kashif Saleem
Kashif Saleem is the Head of Quality Engineering at The Economist, with a diverse background in quality assurance and engineering across various companies. His career includes leadership roles at Grab, Harri, Careem, and several other organizations, showcasing his expertise in the field.
Current Role at The Economist
Kashif Saleem serves as the Head of Quality Engineering at The Economist since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring high standards in software development. His position is hybrid, allowing him to work both remotely and on-site in London, England.
Previous Experience at Grab
Prior to his current role, Saleem worked at Grab as the Head of Engineering, Quality from 2018 to 2020. During his two-year tenure in Singapore, he focused on enhancing quality assurance practices within the engineering team, contributing to the overall quality of Grab's services.
Career at Harri
Kashif Saleem held the position of QA Director at Harri from 2021 to 2022. His role lasted for 11 months in London, England, where he was responsible for leading quality assurance initiatives and improving testing processes within the organization.
Educational Background
Saleem studied Computing at the University of Portsmouth, where he achieved a Higher National Diploma (HND) from 1998 to 2000. This educational foundation provided him with essential skills in computing and quality assurance, which he has applied throughout his career.
Contributions to the QA Community
Kashif Saleem has made significant contributions to the quality assurance community. He organized the first-ever QA Meetup at Hotels.com, demonstrating leadership in community building. Additionally, he lectured on 'The Importance of QA in the Software Development Lifecycle' at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland, showcasing his commitment to education and knowledge sharing.