Afzal Khan
Karachi
Summary
I am a tech-savvy and solution driven professional with extensive experience in leading software project management lifecycle and Business Development. I am highly skilled in managing numerous technology deployment procedures using agile and waterfall methodologies. I am leveraging strong interpersonal communication skills for building and maintain long term professional relationships with clients and stakeholders alike. I can work well under pressure in a deadline- driven environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT (AVP) - SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION
NEXOMOS
06.2023 - Current
- Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of software projects from initiation to closure
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project completion
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables
- Monitor project progress and performance, and communicate updates to stakeholders regularly
- Build and manage a high-performing team of software project managers and production staff
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to foster professional growth and development
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation
- Oversee the production process to ensure timely and efficient delivery of software products
- Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to optimize production workflows
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to streamline production operations and resource allocation
- Establish quality assurance processes and standards to uphold product quality and reliability
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize project tasks, and resolve conflicts or issues
- Communicate project status, milestones, and deliverables effectively to ensure alignment and transparency
- Creating technical flow for the project to clarify the scope
AVP SALES AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
HEXSOLTECH
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored team performance against established milestones and objectives on an ongoing basis
- Successfully managed complex projects, including budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation
- Developed detailed project plans to track progress, ensure adherence to deadlines and identify areas for improvement
- Coordinated multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality
- Facilitated workshops for brainstorming sessions with stakeholders for efficient decision making
- Assessed customer satisfaction levels during post-project review process
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure accuracy and reliability of end products
SENIOR TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
Nexomos
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated expertise in using Trello, Asana and other popular PM tools for tracking tasks and resources
- Implemented effective change management strategies in order to facilitate smooth transitions between phases of the project
- Deployed innovative approaches for meeting tight deadlines without compromising product quality or reliability
- Created detailed requirements documents to ensure successful delivery of software applications or websites
- Developed project plans, set timelines and milestones, tracked progress and reported on KPIs
- Communicated effectively across various departments including designing, development, sales and operations
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review project status updates and provide guidance as needed
- Collaborated closely with developers, designers, testers and other stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects
- Utilized excellent problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues that arose during development or deployment phases
- Provided leadership in the development of new processes, procedures and standards related to project management
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of agile methodology principles and best practices for software development lifecycle management
- Create presentations using MS PowerPoint to showcase various aspects of projects at client meetings
- Managed multiple software development projects and ensured timely completion of tasks within project timeline
- Designed training materials for new employees joining the organization on software development tools and techniques
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Tafsol Technologies
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported contract negotiation process by providing technical expertise when needed
- Implement best practices related to planning, scheduling, resource allocation and risk assessment
- Performed cost analysis for various components of the project to ensure budgetary compliance
- Follow agile method for the completion of the project
- Handle client throughout the process and assure to build a good business relationship with him
- Scrum meeting to fulfill all requirements of the client
- Competitor analysis to create a better product for the client
Internship in CMS Development
Satatech
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Front End on Android Studio for Applications
- CMS Platforms development, includes WordPress
- QA for Project submission
Education
BSCS - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Sirsyed University Of Engineering And Technologies
01.2021
INTERMEDIATE - PRE-ENGINEERING
Govt Formen College
Nazimabad, Karachi01.2016
MATRICULATION -
Karachi Board
01.2014
Skills
- Strong Decision Maker
- Project Management
- Good In Sports
- Team Player
- Issue resolution skills
- Decision making & judgment
- Negotiation
Timeline
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT (AVP) - SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION
NEXOMOS
06.2023 - Current
AVP SALES AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
HEXSOLTECH
08.2022 - 06.2023
SENIOR TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
Nexomos
09.2021 - 07.2022
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Tafsol Technologies
01.2021 - 08.2021
Internship in CMS Development
Satatech
10.2019 - 09.2020
INTERMEDIATE - PRE-ENGINEERING
Govt Formen College
MATRICULATION -
Karachi Board
BSCS - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Sirsyed University Of Engineering And Technologies
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