Adrian Salibi
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Strategic project coordinator with 5+ years’ experience leading high-performance teams across tech, entertainment, and non-profit sectors. Proven ability to architect scalable systems, lead global delivery teams, and drive cross-departmental transformation. Cut onboarding costs by 28%, cut planning time in half, and delivered to an audience of 22M+ users. Trusted to lead people, programs, and tools into alignment—fast. Operates at the intersection of innovation, human experience, and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior LQA Project Coordinator
SIDE Global (formerly PTW)
Montreal, QC
08.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the onboarding overhaul in partnership with L&D, reducing ramp-up time and costs by 28%.
- Directed tool development initiative that cut test planning time by 50% and minimized QA risk.
- Managed 4+ multilingual QA teams across simultaneous projects, ensuring timely, accurate delivery.
- Acted as the primary liaison to studio executives and AI tool teams, leading automation integration.
- Delivered consistent 'Exceeds Expectations' ratings; promoted to interim PM for multi-client portfolios.
- Built and iterated Agile workflows to match evolving client needs and delivery timelines.
PR Lead & Head of Customer Experience | R&D & Project Management Co-Lead
THIS IS HOUSE (NPO Events Org)
Montreal, QC
06.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the planning and execution of 15+ large-scale events, collectively reaching over 20,000 attendees across 8+ venues.
- Led public relations and customer experience strategy, playing a key role in building brand identity and improving attendee satisfaction.
- Supported team efforts that secured high-profile sponsorships from Patrón and Tim Hortons.
- Collaborated across logistics, creative, and production teams to align communications and enhance overall event flow.
- Co-managed timelines and planning operations for flagship projects like Music Week à Montreal, ensuring deliverables met organizational and partner expectations.
Localization Project Coordinator (Arabic LQA Tester → Senior Arabic LQA Tester)
SIDE Global (formerly PTW)
Montreal, QC
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Led Arabic localization delivery for AAA titles, including Hogwarts Legacy, with 0% test case failures.
- Oversaw bug triage and test planning across 11+ languages, identifying over 50% of key issues.
- Mentored an 11-person QA team; implemented reporting systems that are still used across departments.
- Delivered multi-platform certification (Xbox, PS, Nintendo) through consistent coordination with dev teams.
Case Manager & Family Strategy Lead
Private Behavioral Therapist (NDA-Sponsored Family)
Dubai, UAE
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Designed and managed customized treatment strategies addressing behavioral and psychosocial needs.
- Coordinated with 10+ service providers to streamline resource delivery and case execution.
Junior Behavioral Therapist
Maharat Learning Center
Dubai, UAE
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed therapeutic plans for 40+ teenage clients under ABA models.
- Interpreted assessment data to inform individualized action plans and treatment adjustments.
Education
BSc - Psychology, Minor in Management
Heriot-Watt University
Dubai, UAE01-2018
Bachelor's Coursework - Pre-Medicine, Psychology
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon01-2014
Skills
- Cross-functional project management
- Onboarding design and L&D collaboration
- Process improvement and risk mitigation
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- KPI optimization and operational analytics
- Agile/ScrumJira dashboardsAI tooling
- Change management and workflow automation
- Localization and global delivery coordination
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
PR Lead & Head of Customer Experience | R&D & Project Management Co-Lead
THIS IS HOUSE (NPO Events Org)
06.2024 - Current
Senior LQA Project Coordinator
SIDE Global (formerly PTW)
08.2022 - Current
Localization Project Coordinator (Arabic LQA Tester → Senior Arabic LQA Tester)
SIDE Global (formerly PTW)
08.2020 - 08.2022
Case Manager & Family Strategy Lead
Private Behavioral Therapist (NDA-Sponsored Family)
01.2020 - 07.2020
Junior Behavioral Therapist
Maharat Learning Center
07.2018 - 12.2019
BSc - Psychology, Minor in Management
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor's Coursework - Pre-Medicine, Psychology
American University of Beirut