概要

Experienced Project and Product manager in Information Technology as well as Fintech products and projects. Traveled for work in Middles east and Azerbaijan region covering technology strategy, planning, project development, rollout, and performance analysis, along with Capex/Opex planning & control. Have attained a degree in Project management with successful completion of projects including the rollout of an E-care system for Bakcell, Telenor Pakistan, Zain Telecom, and Du Dubai, further projects include EasyPaisa App enhancements and developments, complete overhaul Loan application system for Cubefunder UK and food delivery application JOVI. A proven record of building and developing technical teams aligned with organizational/project goals and delivering results through a structured approach.

Experience Areas:
• Recovering troubled projects.
• Setting up project management office.
• Performance metrics development for IT Projects.
• Overseeing projects from initiation to closure phase.
• Project and contract management for the green field as well as expansion/swap projects.
• RFI/RFP/RFQ/Technical Specifications preparation & bid evaluation for IT solutions and services.
• Resource management & competence development for technical teams.
• Preparation of acceptance, operational & escalation procedures for project management teams.

工作经历

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Project Manager
i2c Pakistan
Oct 2023 - 代表 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Executive manager Growth and Engagement Product\'s
Telenor Microfinance Bank
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 | Islamabad, Pakistan

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Unit Lead PMO
telenor microfinance bank
Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Project Manager for Promotions, Lending, and Payment tribes.• Implemented RFI/RFP/RFQ for greenfield projects, as well as expansion/swap projects, a prominent example is the online payment gateway swap, the project was single-handedly headed by me from the RFI stage to the technical evaluation stage, and sent to the board for approvals• Development of Saving account accumulated more than 750k users in just 5 months with account deposits of more than Rs 2billion at the same time, till January 2022.• Delivered Discount Vouchers and Promo Codes for bundle subscriptions, bill payments, etc. This increased the monthly payments of 1.4 billion on the App.• A long-troubled project Goals and Rewards were delivered due to my team\'s efforts and dedication we delivered the project in 8 months.• Key projects include but are not limited to the revamping of the Invite and Earn feature, After the enhancement company saw an increase of 500% in the invite and earn use case.• Further, been engaged in setting up weekly governance sessions with stakeholders, and weekly reporting and updates to the Management.• Implementation of Agile methodologies and moving away from conventional waterfall method.• Streamlining of roles and responsibilities of the Technology team, coaching them to create self-accountability in the projects.• Resource management, competence development for technical teams,• Preparation of acceptance, and operational & escalation procedures for project management teams are some of the other initiatives that have proven to increase productivity.

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Senior Project Manager
Jovi Technologies Pvt Ltd
Sep 2019 - Jan 2021 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Currently working on Financial application platforms along with various in-house products. Managing co-ordination of our international and national clients along with team working on the development, heading the complete project life cycle from inception to the closure. Making sure all risks are catered beforehand to ensure security and quality aspect of the product. Also using a hybrid of scrum and waterfall where necessary.
Job description further includes:
• Defining the projects merits.
• Ensuring all the relevant documentation is done inline to the PMI standards.
• Heading the scoping and requirement gathering activities.
• Making sure to float the minutes for each meeting with all relevant stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan.
• Managing project deliverable in line with the client requirements.
• Managing project scope and change control, escalating issues where necessary.
• Monitoring project progress and performance during the execution.
• Providing status reports to all the relevant stakeholders.
• Managing project evaluation and dissemination activities.
• Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs.

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Project Manager
Evamp and Saanga
Mar 2016 - Sep 2019 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Managed and lead the project teams.
Managed co-ordination of the partners (Telenor Pakistan, Bakcell Azerbaijan, Azerfon, azerconnect, Saudi Telecom Company & Ericsson) and working groups engaged in projects.

Successful completion of the following projects as the Project Manager:
•Company certification of ISMS ISO 27001.
•Easypaisa website revamp.
•Easypaisa mobile application.
•Jboss updation for Du telecom Dubai.
•Bakcell Azerbaijan e-Care B2C successful completion on web interface and mobile apps.
•Bakcell Azerbaijan e-Care B2B in progress.
•Azerconnect Software Development
•Telenor Orion - complete telenor website revamp along with Telenor connect app.
•Easypaisa CR\'s on various accounts.
•STC A La Cart project.
•Sales Track (Sale tracking tool, embedded with auto Geo-fenced attendance system)
•MobiCash front end changes.
•Libra Pharma sales tracking application.

Detailed project planning and control including:
• Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan.
• Managing project deliverable in line with the project plan.
• Managing project scope and change control, escalating issues where necessary.
• Monitoring project progress and performance.
• Providing status reports to the project sponsor and management.
• Managing project evaluation and dissemination activities.
• Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs.
• Defining and management of the User Acceptance Testing program.

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Packet Core Engineer
Mobilink GSM (PMCL)
Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Understanding of Core Network platforms of 2G/3G/4G networks, its standards, interfaces and protocols.
Knowledge of SS7, SIGTRAN, Radius, Diameter, TCP/IP, Protocol Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of Core NSS Network which includes MSCs, MGWs, HLRs, STPs, SGSN, GGSN Platforms.
Routing Area Update protocols for BSC\'s and RNC\'s.
Documentations Updates on various office platforms.

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Win Pipe Industries pvt ltd
May 2014 - Jan 2016 | Mandra, Pakistan

Design and develop techniques, implement and maintain to improve efficiency and durability of electrical instruments.
Carrying out feasibility studies for new technical innovations and providing a complete report and presentation to the directors.
Direct and coordinate in installation, maintenance & support to ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and quality standards.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to equipment specifications and compliance with operational standards.
Managing and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control electromechanical systems.

Additional responsibilities:
o Providing support to existing foreign clients and MBS (metro bus service) Sub Cons (ZKB, FWO & NLC).
o Preparing marketing strategies & holding meeting with clients.
o Analyzing data and presenting findings in written reports along with managing on site operations.
o Work include documentation and reports for the operational and marketing activities.
o Providing details and support for client satisfaction.

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Intern Engineer
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Next generation networks
Gateway exchange
Power systems
Network Monitoring systems

学历

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST)
硕士, 科学硕士学位, Project Management‎
Project Management
CGPA 3.1/4
2016
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
学士, 理工学士, BSc Electrical Engineering‎
Electrical Engineering Communication
2014
The City School
中级/A级, , A-Levels‎
Pre-Engineering
所占比重 65%
2008
Beaconhouse School System
大学入学/0级, , o level‎
Pre-Engineering
所占比重 84%
2006

技能

熟练 Quality Assurance
熟练 C#
熟练 project timeline
熟练 prototype
中级 UX tools
中级 .Net
中级 3D Software Tools Command
熟练 Accounts / Manager
熟练 Accounts Administration
熟练 Achieve Organizational Goals
熟练 Administrative Skills
中级 Adobe Flash
中级 Adobe Illustator
初学者 Adobe Photoshop 
熟练 Agile
熟练 Agile & Waterfall Development
熟练 Agile Application
熟练 Agile Application Development
熟练 Agile Development
熟练 Agile Leadership
熟练 Agile Methodology
熟练 Agile Modeling
熟练 Agile Programming
熟练 Agile Project Management
熟练 Agile Scrum Testing
熟练 Agile Waterfall Methodologies
中级 AMEX
熟练 Analytical Skills
中级 Android Management
初学者 API Manufacturing Plant
熟练 Applications Software Development
熟练 Architectural Skills
熟练 Architectural Project Management
初学者 ASP.net
熟练 ASPX
熟练 Atlassian
初学者 Automation
中级 AWS
初学者 AWS and Google Cloud Environments
熟练 B2B Business Development
熟练 Banking
中级 Branch Support.
熟练 BRD
熟练 Budget Management
熟练 Business Analysis
熟练 Business Development Process 1
熟练 Business Documentation
熟练 Business Domain Knowledge
熟练 Business Plan
熟练 Business Strategies

语言

熟练 乌尔都语
熟练 英语

Abubakar 联系人

Talha Iqbal
Telenor Micro Finance Bank