Raghid Samout, Ph.D. - Worldline
Professional Summary
Raghid Samout, Ph.D., is a senior professional at Worldline, where he serves as the Head of Societal Development for Technical Offers at the Competence Center for Quality Assurance (CCQA) since 2019. He is also recognized as a Senior Expert in Accessibility and Digital Inclusion since 2017, focusing on audits, training, support, and communications. His expertise includes driving QA transformation and acting as a Quality Evangelist with an emphasis on governance and management.
Professional Experience
- Worldline:
- Head of Societal Development for Technical Offers of CCQA (2019-Present)
- Senior Expert in Accessibility and Digital Inclusion (2017-Present)
- ARBEN GROUP:
- Test Analyst / Test Manager (2014-2017): Managed various projects including technology implementations and test strategies, utilizing Agile (SCRUM) methodologies.
- Sogeti, PS_TESTWARE: Short-term engagements as a Test Engineer and Test Analyst.
Education
- Doctorate from Université Lille (2012-2019)
Dissertation focused on "Access to Information for Visually Impaired Students."
- Master's in Sciences of Information and Communication from Université Lille 3 Charles De Gaulle (2011-2012).
Certifications and Recognitions
Raghid holds certifications like PRINCE2®, ITIL 4 CDS®, ITIL 4 DSV®, and ISTQB TM®. He is a W3C Member and a certified TMMi Professional.
Professional Skills
- Software Quality and Testing
- Governance and Management
- Agile and Scrum Methodologies
- Test Strategies and Functional Specification Review
- Digital Accessibility and Inclusion
Contributions to Events and Conferences
In September 2023, Raghid contributed to presenting a tutorial at the JFTL 2023 Conference on test analysis methodology used at CCQA. Additionally, he engaged with the testing community at events like the Soirée du Test Logiciel 2023 in Lille.
Relevant Interests and Activities
Raghid is passionate about software quality and is involved in several professional forums, including the Worldline TechForum eXplore Iberia 2024. He has been actively sharing insights and driving discussions on platforms like LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter), where he participates in knowledge sharing and advocacy for best practices in QA and digital accessibility.
This comprehensive profile reflects Raghid Samout’s extensive expertise and involvement in software quality, digital inclusion, and governance, positioning him as a prominent figure in QA transformation within Worldline.
