AbdulAziz Agzam
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Accomplished product manager professional with over 12 years of experience in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Passionate about crafting innovative digital solutions that drive workforce development, upskilling, fintech, eLearning, and digital transformation. Possessing a unique blend of skills in product management, business analysis, project management, operations, program management, and brand strategy, consistently at the forefront of creating and launching transformative products. Thriving in dynamic and time-critical work environments, excelling at leveraging the collective strength of teams to drive successful project outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Advisor
Careers In Technology and Innovation
11.2023 - Current
Product Management Consultant
The West Gate
06.2023 - Current
Co-Founder
Canadian Digital Consulting
01.2022 - Current
Product Team Manager
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
12.2021 - Current
- Pioneered and Led Product Development Team, Delivering Innovative Drupal Web Apps to Drive Organizational Initiatives
- Foster communication with diverse audiences and stakeholders
- Own Product Roadmap and ensure deliverables meet deadlines and are within budget by overseeing functions of different teams
- Act as a liaison between the development team and other key stakeholders
- Guide cross-functional teams through the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept to design, development, and successful deployment
- Achieved consistent on-time, on-budget project deliveries
- Lead efforts to enhance user engagement and satisfaction through intuitive UI/UX design and user-centered features, resulting in increased user adoption and positive feedback from stakeholders
- Institute data analytics and reporting mechanisms to continuously monitor product performance and user behavior
- Use insights to make informed product enhancements and optimize resource allocation
- Design web applications with scalability in mind, ensuring they could grow alongside the organization's evolving needs and mission
- Conduct bi-annual and yearly performance assessments with team members, actively foster their ongoing professional development, and maintain transparent communication at all times.
Product Owner/Sr. Program Coordinator - Product Management & Ops
03.2020 - 12.2021
IT Project Manager (Contract)
Canugan Disability Support
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Spearheaded a transformative project to revamp our organization's website using WordPress and seamlessly integrated a payment system for accepting public donations
- Led a cross-functional team through the redesign and overhaul of the organization's website, resulting in a modern, user-friendly, and visually appealing platform
- This revamp effectively conveyed our mission and attracted a wider online audience
- Oversee the delivery of the project and ensure adherence to set budget and timelines
- Orchestrated the implementation of a secure and user-friendly payment system, enabling effortless online donations
- This integration facilitated an exponential increase in contributions from the public, empowering the organization to advance its philanthropic initiatives
- Managed project resources, including budget and schedule, with meticulous attention
- Ensured strict adherence to data security and compliance regulations throughout the payment system integration, safeguarding donor information and instilling trust among contributors
- Through improved website design and intuitive donation processes, saw a notable uptick in donation revenue, ultimately contributing to the organization's growth and ability to expand its charitable activities.
Product Manager
Instinct Financial Markets Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Spearheaded the end-to-end development and launch of a highly secure custom web trading platform built on PHP technology
- This platform provided a robust and user-friendly interface for traders, enabling real-time trading and investment management
- Implemented security protocols to meet industry best practices and collaborated closely with cybersecurity experts to fortify the platform against threats
- Leveraged user feedback and industry insights to refine the platform's user interface and functionalities
- Supervised multi-disciplinary teams to resolve customer escalations and devised process improvements
- Managed the project within scope, schedule, and budget constraints, ensuring a successful and timely launch.
Product Owner
01.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Business Analyst (Product Owner)
Eldorado Rent a Car LLC
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Developed and maintained a prioritized backlog of user stories for efficient implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs
- Facilitated Agile events, including sprint planning, retrospective, review, and daily scrum meetings, to promote collaboration and timely project delivery
- Collaborated with business stakeholders, process owners, and users to gather requirements, develop detailed specifications, and coordinate with the software development team for effective project planning
- Conducted business process analysis and utilized case diagrams to outline system interaction and functional requirements
- Implemented a robust change management process to maintain requirements traceability and keep the project team informed of any changes.
Business Analyst
Kith and Kin Global Solutions
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Provided leadership and expertise in business analysis, contributing to project proposals and business cases
- Effectively communicated and presented information to clients, stakeholders, and the team
- Organized and facilitated workshops, meetings, and interviews to gather business process information and define scope and impact
- Served as a liaison between the business, IT, and vendors to deliver solutions aligned with organizational needs
- Negotiated agreements and commitments from initial requirements to final implementation, ensuring effective communication.
Associate
The State Property Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
09.2009 - 10.2010
- Conducted thorough research on government legislation, decrees, and resolutions to ensure compliance and execution
- Implemented diverse marketing techniques to facilitate impactful campaigns for government assets, including exchange trades and over-the-counter market strategies
- Prepared comprehensive documents for the realization of government assets through exchange and over-the-counter markets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Commercial Law
Westminster International University in Tashkent
01.2009
Skills
- Complex Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Training and mentoring
- Presentations and public speaking
- Technical Product Management
- Product management expertise
- Detail Oriented
- Problem-Solving
- Project Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Product Roadmaps
Certification
- Writing Effective Proposals for Grants and Funding
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Uzbek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Product Advisor
Careers In Technology and Innovation
11.2023 - Current
Product Management Consultant
The West Gate
06.2023 - Current
Co-Founder
Canadian Digital Consulting
01.2022 - Current
Product Team Manager
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
12.2021 - Current
Product Owner/Sr. Program Coordinator - Product Management & Ops
03.2020 - 12.2021
IT Project Manager (Contract)
Canugan Disability Support
05.2019 - 09.2019
Product Manager
Instinct Financial Markets Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2019
Product Owner
01.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Business Analyst (Product Owner)
Eldorado Rent a Car LLC
05.2013 - 12.2014
Business Analyst
Kith and Kin Global Solutions
10.2011 - 05.2013
Associate
The State Property Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
09.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Commercial Law
Westminster International University in Tashkent
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