Sikander Khursheed Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, CA, US

United States

• Led the requirements gathering process, leveraging advanced techniques such as stakeholder interviews, workshops, and surveys to gather comprehensive insights and align project objectives with organizational goals.
• Orchestrated the development and execution of communication plans tailored to diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring transparency, engagement, and buy-in throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identified, assessed, and managed project risks, utilizing sophisticated risk management methodologies to minimize potential impacts and maximize project success, while leveraging tools like Jira and MS.
• Directed cross-functional teams in the analysis and documentation of business requirements, translating them into actionable deliverables such as Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Use Cases, and User Stories.
• Applied agile project management principles to drive project execution, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint retrospectives, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability to changing requirements.
• Oversaw user acceptance testing (UAT) activities, coordinating with end-users to validate solutions and address any issues, ensuring high-quality deliverables and user satisfaction, while utilizing tools like.

United States

• Led the development of migration of ~100 legacy systems to.NET MVC, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to business operations, leveraging technical expertise in web development technologies.
• Created comprehensive documentation including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Policy Specifications, and Claims Processing Guidelines, employing effective business writing skills.
• Revamped client communication protocols, leading to system upgrades that improved printing and distribution accuracy by 10%.
• Facilitated workshops and training sessions for insurance staff, ensuring smooth adoption of new software systems and business processes, utilizing effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Pullman, Washington

• Collaborated with faculty members, instructional designers, and technical teams to gather and analyze requirements for the development of the Learning Management System (LMS), utilizing tools like Jira and MS Project.
• Facilitated workshops and brainstorming sessions with stakeholders to identify key features, functionalities, and technical specifications required for the LMS, employing Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies for.
• Conducted detailed analysis of existing course materials and instructional methods to ensure alignment with the LMS development goals and objectives, utilizing Blackboard Learn.
• Developed project documentation, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, and Use Cases, to guide the LMS development process.
• Provided ongoing support and training to faculty and staff members on the use of the LMS, addressing user questions, issues, and concerns in a timely and efficient manner, utilizing effective communication and.
• Acted as a liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, facilitating communication and collaboration to drive project success and meet project deadlines, utilizing SharePoint and Trello for document management and.

Karachi, Pakistan

• Founded and managed a software startup, overseeing all aspects of project delivery and client engagement, utilizing entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
• Developed tailored stakeholder communication strategies to align with the client's vision and project requirements, employing effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Implemented risk management practices specific to startup environments, focusing on resource allocation, budget constraints, and client satisfaction, utilizing tools like Jira and Trello for project management and risk.
• Conducted thorough requirements analysis with clients, translating their business needs into technical specifications for software development, employing effective stakeholder engagement and requirements-gathering.
• Created detailed project documentation including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Feature Specifications, and Project Plans, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives, while utilizing tools like MS.
• Led cross-functional project teams consisting of developers, designers, and testers, ensuring collaboration and synergy throughout the project lifecycle, employing effective leadership and team management skills.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Bachelors Of Science In Computer Science-Bscs, Computer Software Engineering