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Mir (Arshad Ali) Talpur

Technical Project Manager

Mir Talpur
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Aug 2020 - Apr 2024
3 years 9 months
Karachi, Pakistan

Technical Project Manager

Kahoo Digitals Inc

  • Led 50+ professionals from business and tech, blending servant and disciplinary leadership to drive AI automation, performance optimization, and efficiency.
  • Championed Agile adoption across multiple teams, improving sprint delivery, achieving an 85% sprint completion rate and a 20% increase in development speed.
  • Served as a Product Owner for a Banking App, leveraging Agile and Scrum methodologies to double sales revenue and GMV while scaling operations efficiently.
  • Cut project costs by 15% through strategic vendor selection and optimized payments and subscriptions by integrating payment gateways and automating SaaS workflows, increasing conversion rates by 20%.
  • Integrated cloud and CRM solutions including Salesforce and HubSpot, increasing uptime by 30% and cutting costs by 15%.
  • Delivered key features 15% under budget, cut defects by 30%, and ensured a 98% bug resolution rate through XP, CI/CD, and strategic stakeholder alignment.
  • Improved team collaboration and workflow efficiency by integrating Jira, Confluence, and Monday.com, leading to a 25% boost in productivity.
  • Technologies and tools used include AWS, Azure, SaaS, Jira, Confluence, CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot), CI/CD, payments and subscriptions, Agile (Scrum, Kanban, XP), SAFe, product backlog refinement, user stories, and sprint planning and execution.
  • Recent project: Soneri Digital – web and app for Soneri Bank Limited, serving over 1 million active users.
  • Recent project: Metro Store – web, app, and CRM for an online supermarket offering fast home delivery and multiple payment options, serving over 1 million active users.
Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
11 months
Karachi, Pakistan

Technical Project Manager

SITGO TRAVELS

  • Led a team of 25 across business, tech, and logistics for TravelTech Suite, optimizing travel tech to enhance decision-making, reliability, and reduce response time by 20%.
  • Implemented Scrum and XP methodologies, improving sprint velocity by 30% and reducing project timelines by 20%.
  • Developed and launched a custom-built analytics dashboard, enhancing data-driven decision-making by 40%.
  • Technologies and tools used include Scrum, SaaS, Cloud, Jira, Automation, and payment integration.
Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
1 year
Karachi, Pakistan

Project Manager

iSales.pk

  • Managed cross-functional teams to build a scalable multi-vendor marketplace with over 200 vendors, cutting time-to-market by 30% and reducing development costs by 20%.
  • Optimized logistics and vendor management by implementing an AI-driven automation system, cutting return deliveries by 20%.
  • Technologies and tools used include Agile, Scrum, SaaS, Cloud, vendor management, and Python.
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
1 year 6 months
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sales Executive

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

  • Implemented CRM-based sales tracking for a UAE-based banking platform, servicing thousands of retail and corporate clients, reducing follow-up times by 40%.
  • Technologies and tools used include Salesforce, CRM systems, and data analytics.
Feb 2013 - Sep 2016
3 years 8 months
Hyderabad, Pakistan

Senior Unit Manager

EFU Life Assurance

  • Managed a team of over 15, improving overall sales productivity by 35% for a Pakistan-based insurance provider handling financial planning for over 10,000 clients.
  • Technologies and tools used include CRM, Salesforce, sales analytics, and financial services.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Retail (4.5 years), Insurance (3.5 years), and Tourism (1 year).

Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Retail
Insurance
Tourism

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (5.5 years), Sales (5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Product Development (3.5 years), Logistics (1 year), and Supply Chain Management (1 year).

Project Management
Sales
Information Technology
Product Development
Logistics
Supply Chain Management

Skills

  • Leadership & People Management (10)
  • Stakeholders Management (7)
  • Agile Project Management (7)
  • Product Strategy And Roadmap (5)
  • Scrum (6)
  • Product Management (5)
  • Data Analytics & Decision Making (6)
  • Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc) (5)
  • Jira (8)
  • Confluence (8)
  • Saas (7)
  • Cloud Computing (7)
  • Ci/cd & Automation (6)
  • Budgeting (8)
  • Risk Management (7)
  • Crm Implementation (6)
  • Business Analysis (10)
  • Ui Ux Research (7)
  • Go To Market Strategy (6)
  • Product Backlog Management (5)
  • User Stories (7)
  • Ai Automation Tools (2)

Languages

Sindhi
Native
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
German
Elementary

Education

Jun 2020 - Feb 2022

SZAB Institute of Science and Technology

MBA, Masters of Business Administration · Business Administration · Karachi, Pakistan

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

University of Sindh

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA · Business Administration · Jamshoro, Pakistan

Certifications & licenses

Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-ACP

AWS Cloud Technical Consultant

Certified Scrum Master

Google Project Management Professional

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Where is Mir based?

Mir is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mir speak?

Mir speaks the following languages: Sindhi (Native), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mir have?

Mir has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Mir has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Mir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mir be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mir would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Project Manager, Project Manager, Sales Executive.

What is Mir's latest experience?

Mir's most recent position is Technical Project Manager at Kahoo Digitals Inc.

What companies has Mir worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mir has worked for Kahoo Digitals Inc.

Which industries is Mir most experienced in?

Mir is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Retail. Mir also has some experience in Insurance and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Mir most experienced in?

Mir is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Information Technology (IT). Mir also has some experience in Product Development, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.

Which industries has Mir worked in recently?

Mir has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas has Mir worked in recently?

Mir has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Mir's education?

Mir holds a Master in Business Administration from SZAB Institute of Science and Technology and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Sindh.

Does Mir have any certificates?

Mir has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-ACP, AWS Cloud Technical Consultant, and Certified Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Mir?

Mir is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mir?

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