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An “IT Program Leader & Start-up Expert” with a robust vision to bring product and service concepts to fruitful outcomes. Passionate in building a start-up culture, I have experience in managing multi-budget projects and delivering technology solutions, staying on top of the market trends, showing adherence to standards & driving process improvements with a competitive advantage.As an Agile & Scrum Evangelist, I've worn many hats, driving product development and projects with the latest in technology and delivery excellence. My strong understanding of project and program management best practices as well as software development lifecycle, including essential cross-functional support activities has helped in driving improvements in capacity planning & delivery commitments. With my experience working with geographically distributed virtual teams, project sponsors, stakeholders and offshore partners along with my experience in IT project delivery, program management, I was entrusted with building an offshore data & analytical captive centre for a Fortune 500 company. Award-winning career stint, Putting the customer first, I’ve delivered cutting edge solutions to address the market and business needs and have been awarded awards and accolades. I am passionate about working with start-ups, developing budgets, product pitches, interfacing with angel investors for fundraising, and developing product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies. I have leveraged my digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing experience in developing marketing plans & strategies for Startups.I have driven Global PMO practices, improvements, and ongoing retrospection to foster continuous improvement to outpace project goals with strategic IT plans for achieving on-time, on-budget, and on-spec project completions. Indelible reputation in transforming initiatives, I stay very well informed of industries, latest technology updates, and macro-economic developments in order to drive business excellence.Philosophy of Life: I am a strong believer in 'Make It Happen' philosophy, unwilling to settle for average, bringing a unique perspective to various challenges.Connect with me at jairaouk@gmail.com

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