Zeeshan M. - Senior Product Manager

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Lahore, Pakistan

Experience

Feb 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Senior Product Manager

Troon Technologies

Led product planning, development and delivery for RocX, a blockchain-powered carbon offset management system
Managed development for Alvara Protocol, a DeFi platform for tokenized investment funds with governance and earning opportunities
Oversaw development of RandomDex, a Telegram AI chatbot and blockchain-based game for handling airdrops and incentives
Led GRT Healthcare product for AI-powered monitoring, ensuring HIPAA, NIST, and GDPR compliance for senior care alerts
Articulated product vision, roadmap and development for a web app offering on-site and virtual interpretation and translation services
Led product development for a FinTech client’s digital card app, driving multi-currency feature rollout through analysis and research
Managed documentation including project plans, release calendars, status reports, and risk registers ensuring transparency
Identified risks, implemented mitigations, managed change, and escalated critical issues to senior management as needed
Implemented CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodeCommit enhancing deployment efficiency and reducing bottlenecks
Conducted post-launch evaluations, refining processes and driving improvements for future product iterations

Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 4 months

Agile Product Manager

Northbay Solutions

Led Agile product planning, execution, and delivery while collaborating closely with US, EU, and PK clients to align business goals
Developed SOWs and RFP responses for AWS cloud solutions in banking, FinTech, healthcare, and edTech during presales
Led cross-functional teams facilitating collaboration between IT, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure timely product delivery
Managed Agile development of an AI-powered online SaaS marketplace for interpreters including audio video calling and payments
Led product development of a WordPress-based property management solution for Algolden Bookings, a UAE based real estate client
Monitored and communicated KPIs such as client satisfaction, risks, change requests, and project status keeping stakeholders informed
Facilitated Agile adoption and coaching to globally distributed teams, fostering collaboration between technology, design, and execution

Nov 2021 - May 2022

7 months

Senior Project Manager

Royal Cybers

Led B2B/B2C app development for Fletcher Buildings, a NZ construction giant, using React and SAP Hybris headless eCommerce
Designed and managed development of an AWS-based exchange cloud platform connecting multiple eCommerce seller platforms
Led MVP development for TOQQA Global defining vision, prioritizing features, refining UX, and tracking progress and KPIs
Led development of a web application for a UAE based company offering business incorporation and setup services
Introduced CI/CD, TDD, microservices, and Agile practices to improve scalability, automation, and efficiency
Facilitated Scrum ceremonies and scaled Agile adoption across teams

Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

9 months

Senior Product Manager

DevSinc

Led development of multiple eCommerce SaaS platforms including Cartzy using Shopify, OpenCart, and WordPress
Implemented organization-wide Agile Scrum, CI, automation, processes and practices for development and project management
Developed project plans as per roadmap including defining scope, estimations, prioritization, resources, release, risks, and mitigation
Facilitated product managers to define product backlog and helped teams progress and achieve project goals
Delivered KUDO Marketplace, an AI-based cloud multi-lingual interpretation meeting platform with real-time translation
Managed and led globally distributed cross-functional teams overseeing technology and design decisions while handling hiring, performance targets, and reviews

Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 9 months

Senior Scrum Manager

PureLogics

Successfully managed and delivered complex mobile and web development projects ensuring client satisfaction and quality
Facilitated Agile execution including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Led iterative releases for an AI-powered multi-lingual interpretation platform for online meetings
Supported Agile planning by defining scope, estimates, priorities, risks, and mitigation strategies
Assisted Product Owner in backlog refinement and sprint execution
Coached and mentored Agile teams fostering continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance through one-on-ones and performance reviews

Jul 2013 - Dec 2018

5 years 6 months

Senior Project Manager

U-Blox AG

Directed and managed multimillion dollar 5G LTE software development and integration programs aligned with business portfolio strategy and product line
Led teams through design, architecture, development, and delivery
Managed planning, development, and delivery of a cloud-based simulation platform supporting client solution designs
Guided team members on product quality, change requests, customer expectations, coding guidelines, and standards
Liaised with vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure issue resolution
Oversaw selection, acquisition, customization, and integration of vendor tools to support management and development processes
Designed and integrated a customized Jira solution with Swarm, Jenkins, Perforce, and Testrail for optimized workflows

Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

11 months

Software Development Manager

Service Sales Corporation

Led software development, integrations, and IT maintenance for supply chain, retail, and warehouse systems
Designed, developed, and delivered a $10 million ERP project on time, within budget, and quality standards
Increased supply chain efficiency by 40% and boosted revenue by 15% by modernizing legacy systems to enterprise-wide architecture
Implemented Oracle Retail Merchandising System upgrading from Microsoft Dynamics RMS to Microsoft Dynamics AX
Led seamless data migrations and integrated POS, ORMS, WMS, and EBS systems

Aug 2009 - Sep 2012

3 years 2 months

Software Team Lead

Formulatrix Inc

Led development of protein crystallization software for desktop, web, and mobile platforms
Increased revenue from $17M to $30M in three years by introducing new software components
Improved accuracy by 45% through data analytics on a 100GB+ database
Developed solutions for liquid dispensing, image collection, viewing, and analysis
Engaged and collaborated with clients and product users to ensure satisfaction and alignment with expectations

Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

3 years 1 month

Principle Software Engineer

NiftyPlaza (SamVisions)

Led development of eCommerce solutions and ETL shopping engines
Built automated data pipelines for importing, standardizing, and exporting affiliate product feeds
Increased online sales by 45% and search engine performance by 60%
Introduced interactive online shopping communities for enhanced customer engagement

Sep 2004 - Aug 2006

2 years

Senior Software Engineer

CureMD Corporation

Developed and optimized EHR solutions improving system performance by 40%
Integrated patient records, scheduling, billing, and mobile care into a unified system
Enhanced security and performance through query tuning and database optimizations

Summary

AI-driven, Results-oriented Project Manager with 19 years of global experience in project management, product management, business analysis, stakeholder management, Agile transformations, risk and change management, enterprise technology solutions, and delivery.
Project Management & Execution: Expert in full project lifecycle management, from initiation to delivery, with expertise in scope, resource, budget, risk, and compliance. Veteran in Agile project management, ensuring smooth execution through sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery. Skilled in change management, risk mitigation, team alignment, and MVP development.
Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management: Experienced in defining product vision, conducting market research, and developing product roadmaps aligned with customer needs and business goals. Skilled in managing the product lifecycle, prioritizing features, and driving continuous improvement post-launch.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborates with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to define product features, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Leads product discovery, refines requirements, and manages stakeholder relationships to balance customer expectations and technical feasibility.
Agile Product Development: Leads agile product teams, facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming. Prioritizes user stories and adapts development cycles to deliver iterative product releases based on user feedback and business value.
Business & Stakeholder Collaboration: Adept at pre/post-sales support, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination, translating business requirements into product roadmaps, project plans, and release strategies while ensuring alignment with business goals, client satisfaction, and strategic impact.
Risk Management & Project Documentation: Experienced in risk, change, and issue management, ensuring seamless project execution through proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation handling. Skilled in project documentation, status reporting, JIRA dashboards, meeting minutes, post-project evaluations, and quality assurance.
IT Infrastructure & Software Development: Expertise in system architecture, cloud solutions, enterprise applications, and software engineering best practices, including MVP, Microservices, SOA, SaaS, BDD, and RESTful APIs.
Process Optimization & Quality Assurance: Driving process improvement, agile transformation, automation, CI/CD, performance tracking, and compliance adherence.
Strategic Leadership & Team Empowerment: Experienced servant leader in assembling, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams, fostering inclusivity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration through coaching, training, and conflict resolution.
Global Exposure & Communication: Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with international experience in client meetings, training, demos, and onsite deployments across Switzerland, Belgium, Dubai, and the UK.