Pankaj K. Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

> Led cross-functional teams as a Product Manager, overseeing diverse projects across web, desktop, and AI-driven applications.> Managed advanced data analytics and machine learning initiatives, delivering innovative solutions and driving significant business value.> Defined product vision and crafted strategic roadmap to guide project execution and ensure alignment with organizational goals.> Provided strategic direction and guidance to multiple product owners, ensuring alignment across various digital projects.> Enhanced product performance and innovation through in-depth understanding of AI, machine learning, and data science.> Utilized PM tools including JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Product Board, Miro, and Lucid to streamline project management processes.> Collaborated closely with UI/UX teams to integrate user-centric design principles into product development.> Ensured seamless integration and timely delivery of high-quality products by collaborating with development leads and team members.> Worked alongside Data Scientists to ensure accurate data analysis and effective model implementation in product features.> Crafted user stories, defined acceptance criteria, and necessary PM artifacts to support agile product development methodologies.> Managed user acceptance testing efforts to ensure product functionality met stakeholder expectations and business needs.> Guided product development through all stages of the agile SDLC, ensuring successful project completion.> Bridged the gap between business requirements and technical solutions by leveraging analytical skills and technical expertise.> Conducted product and software training sessions to enhance user understanding and adoption.Provided pre-and post-sales support, engaging stakeholders effectively to address concerns and ensure product satisfaction.

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

> Defined and communicated the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and market demands.> Created and maintained detailed product roadmaps that outlined milestones, key deliverables, and timelines.> Collected and analyzed business and user requirements, translating them into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.> Prioritized and groomed the product backlog, ensuring it reflected the product roadmap and strategic goals.> Collaborated with business stakeholders, customers, and technical teams to ensure alignment and gather feedback.> Worked closely with UI/UX designers and developers to ensure cohesive and user-centric product development.> Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring the team understood the priorities and deliverables.> Monitored the product development process, providing guidance and support to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.> Coordinated and conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate that product features met business requirements and user needs.> Conducted ongoing market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats, informing product strategy and roadmap adjustments.> Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to ensure smooth product development and delivery.

Darwin, Australia

> Collected and analyzed business and user requirements, translating them into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.> Prioritized and groomed the product backlog, ensuring it reflected the product roadmap and strategic goals.> Collaborated with business stakeholders, customers, and technical teams to ensure alignment and gather feedback.> Worked closely with UI/UX designers and developers to ensure cohesive and user-centric product development.> Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring the team understood the priorities and deliverables.> Monitored the product development process, providing guidance and support to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.> Maintained comprehensive product documentation and communicated progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders.> Provided training and support to sales, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure they had the knowledge and tools needed to effectively promote and support the product.

Master Of Information Technology (Software Engineering), Key Areas Study Include Project And Risk Management, Current Industry Practices, Processes.

Activities and Societies: First position in Annual IT Code Fair. Active member Australian Computer Society.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Computer Science