Hi. I'm Abdullah.

Graduate Project Manager | Software Engineer

I bring a unique combination of technical expertise and project management skills to deliver innovative solutions that drive business value. Currently working at AtkinsRealis on the HS2 project.

📍 Leicester, United Kingdom

About Me

I'm a Graduate Project Manager and Software Engineer with a strong background in delivering complex software projects. Currently working at AtkinsRealis on the HS2 project, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise and project management skills.

My journey began as a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice at Jaguar Land Rover, where I led the development and delivery of GUI systems for current carline cluster software. Over four years, I progressed from an apprentice to managing a team of developers, delivering over £190k in annual savings through process improvements.

I'm passionate about combining technical knowledge with strategic project management to deliver innovative solutions that drive business value. My experience spans from hands-on software development to stakeholder management and team leadership.

Key Highlights

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Team Leadership

Led a team of 4 developers at Jaguar Land Rover

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Cost Savings

Delivered £190k+ in annual savings through process optimization

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Quality Improvement

Improved code quality by 50% through unit testing implementation

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Continuous Learning

Currently pursuing APM PMQ qualification

Education

Expected August 2025

BSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering)

University of Warwick

Expected Grade: 2:1

Key Modules:
Information Systems for Business Processes Agile Project Management Cyber Risks in Organisations Software Development Life Cycle Information Business Management Operations
2017-2019

A-levels

Beauchamp College

Mathematics Physics Computer Science

Professional Experience

2024 - Present

Graduate Project Manager

AtkinsRealis

Commercial Delivery and Controls (CDC) Framework Management for HS2.

  • Managing commercial delivery frameworks for major infrastructure project
  • Coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholder communications
  • Ensuring compliance with project governance and control processes
2020 - 2024

Software Engineering Degree Apprentice

Jaguar Land Rover

Led GUI development and team management for current carline cluster software.

  • Responsible for managing the development, delivery and quality of GUI for Cluster current carline cluster software (Range Rover and Defender)
  • Managing a team of 4, responsible for quality and delivery of all current carline cluster GUI projects
  • Delivered £190k+ of annual savings by overhauling development and testing process over two years
  • Improved implementation quality by 50% by leading introduction of unit-testing achieving 80% code coverage and 50% branch coverage

Skills & Expertise

Project Management

Expert

Having taken responsibility for 2 of the most important projects at JLR, I've developed deep understanding of delivering Agile projects effectively whilst managing stakeholder expectations and team morale.

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Expert

Leading software development projects for over two years has given me detailed understanding of SDLC and managing typical challenges at every phase.

Communication

Advanced

Responsible for delivering project timelines to senior management and leading stakeholder meetings to ensure business alignment.

Leadership

Advanced

Leading a team of 3 developers and choosing sprint stories to ensure timely delivery and quality of cluster projects.

Agile

Advanced

Operating in Agile environments has enabled me to build deeper understanding of Scrum principles and solutions to common Agile challenges.

Tools & Technologies

Jira Confluence Git Python JavaScript React SQL Docker AWS Jenkins Figma Microsoft Project

Certifications

Certified

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

Project Management Institute (PMI)

2023

Certified

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)

2023

In Progress

APM PMQ

Association for Project Management

Expected 2025

Let's connect

I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations.