Israr Ahad
IT Project Lead
Karāchi
Summary
To utilize my communication and interpersonal skills to build strong partnerships with stakeholders, understand their needs, and deliver solutions that exceed their expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Project Lead
Zahdan Technologies
Karachi
08.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple Agile software development projects, ranging in size from small to large, from initiation to delivery, utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders, including product owners, business analysts, and development teams, to define project goals and scope, estimate timelines and resource requirements, and ensure project success.
- Facilitated sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, leading to improved team collaboration, faster delivery, and higher-quality output.
- Coached and mentored Agile teams, providing guidance and support on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and Lean thinking, resulting in increased team productivity, engagement, and morale.
- Managed project risks and dependencies, identifying potential issues early and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and customers, providing regular project updates and managing expectations effectively.
- Led process improvement initiatives, incorporating Lean and Agile practices, resulting in streamlined processes, reduced waste, and increased efficiency.
Buisness Analyst
Zahdan Technologies
Karachi
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted thorough analysis of business requirements, resulting in improved understanding of project goals and stakeholder needs, and provided recommendations for process improvements and system enhancements.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and project management, to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives, and facilitate effective communication throughout project lifecycle.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings and requirements workshops, resulting in improved project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Created detailed user stories, use cases, and functional requirements documents, using industry standard methodologies and tools, to ensure accurate and complete documentation of requirements.
- Developed and executed test cases, resulting in improved testing effectiveness and reduced defects.
- Conducted comprehensive user acceptance testing (UAT) and provided feedback to development teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables that met stakeholder expectations.
- Conducted training sessions for end-users, resulting in improved adoption of new systems and processes.
Rollout Executive
DWP Technologies
Karachi
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Developing a rollout plan that outlines the scope, timeline, and budget for the implementation of new products, services, or systems.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all necessary resources are available and that project milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Identifying and mitigating risks and issues that may arise during the rollout process, and ensuring that stakeholders are informed of any potential impacts.
- Managing and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to ensure that expectations are met and that the project remains aligned with business goals and objectives.
- Conducting post-implementation analysis to identify areas for improvement and to ensure that the project has met its objectives.
- Trained more than 500 resources in 8 different cities in Pakistan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Iqra University
Karachi 04.2015 - 04.2018
Skills
Gathering Requirements
Certification
Certified Agile Scrum Foundation, Skill up
Timeline
Certified Agile Scrum Foundation, Skill up
12-2022
Certified Associate Project Manager, Skill up
09-2022
Project Lead
Zahdan Technologies
08.2022 - Current
Scrum Fundamentals Certified, Scrum Study
04-2022
JA-PLT-2100: Jaggaer Advantage Fondations
02-2022
Jaggaer One Essential, Jaggaer University
05-2021
Buisness Analyst
Zahdan Technologies
07.2020 - 08.2022
Rollout Executive
DWP Technologies
03.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Iqra University
04.2015 - 04.2018
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