Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Eligibility
Timeline
Abdul Kader Lashkarwala

Abdul Kader Lashkarwala

East Brunswick,NJ

Summary

With over 19+ years of industry experience and 3 years of experience in product management with a proven track record of driving product strategy and innovation. My expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products aligns with my passion for creating solutions that meet user needs and business goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Product Lead

Mott MacDonald
06.2021 - Current

Project Summary

Moata Inspect: Mott MacDonald's industry-leading inspection tool, allows you to monitor progress and activities through the various stages of field work.

Data can be captured with or without internet access from your mobile device using dynamic forms in a structured and consistent way.

The data is stored online in a secure and safe cloud environment where it can be verified by approvers and can be exported in custom template PDF forms.

  • Oversaw entire lifecycle of product development from concept to launch, ensuring successful rollouts and customer satisfaction.
  • Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.
  • Managed product backlog.
  • Directed concept design, feature definitions, and production support.
  • Worked with geographically diverse stakeholders and business leads to create product roadmap
  • Led team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organization.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Developed innovative solutions for complex technical issues, resulting in improved product performance.

Technical Lead

Mott MacDonald
09.2019 - 06.2021

Project Summary

Asset Advance: Asset Advance integrates public problem reporting, dispatch, crew reporting, inventory management, asset management, claims recovery, and Insights into an easy-to-use solution map-based solution

It manages workflow from inception through scheduling, assignment, completion, documentation, and reporting

With the home-grown mobile app, crews access their queue on mobile devices, allowing them to track labor, material, inventories, and equipment usage in real-time

  • Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time.
  • Enhanced system performance with thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization techniques.
  • Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Development Lead

Mott MacDonald
09.2015 - 01.2020

Project Summary

Fieldbook: It is most commonly, but not limited to, used by utility companies to analyze, and manage their assets & feature using simple-to-navigate map.

It also provides modules for handling sales and marketing where representatives and call centers can track potential customers and automate customer agreement letters, email notifications, performance charts and reports

Fieldbook uses industry leading technology including SQL Server, ESRI, Microsoft MVC .Net, Power BI etc

Ensured smooth deployment of applications across various platforms by adhering to best practices in version control and release management.

  • Spearheaded initiatives for code refactoring, significantly reducing maintenance costs while improving system reliability and stability.
  • Led efforts in troubleshooting complex technical issues during production incidents, working closely with support teams to minimize downtime and ensure swift resolution.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Successfully customized and deployed Fieldbook for multiple clients

Technical Lead

Hexaware Tech. Ltd
03.2010 - 09.2015
  • Led a 5-member geographically diverse team for our client International SOS from offshore as well as onshore
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seam-less end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations effectively by providing clear project updates on progress, risks, issues, and proposed resolutions throughout the entire lifecycle of each project.
  • Led efforts in troubleshooting complex technical issues during production incidents, working closely with support teams to minimize downtime and ensure swift resolution.
  • Debugged complex software issues, leading to a more stable product release.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded applications to improve resilency and performance.

Lead Developer

Syntel INC
09.2005 - 03.2010
  • Developed high-quality software solutions by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and following Agile methodologies.
  • Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
  • Developed web application using Microsoft stack
  • Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
  • Analyzed client requirements and proposed viable solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Ujjain Engineering College, Ujjain
06.2005

Skills

  • Product Strategy
  • Product Development
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies
  • MS Azure Development
  • Asp Net Core / ASPNet MVC
  • JavaScript / JQUERY
  • Web APIs
  • HTML5
  • MS SQL Server
  • Web APIs
  • ArcGIS SDK for JavaScript

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Eligibility

H-1B Visa with approved I-140

Timeline

Product Lead - Mott MacDonald
06.2021 - Current
Technical Lead - Mott MacDonald
09.2019 - 06.2021
Development Lead - Mott MacDonald
09.2015 - 01.2020
Technical Lead - Hexaware Tech. Ltd
03.2010 - 09.2015
Lead Developer - Syntel INC
09.2005 - 03.2010
Ujjain Engineering College - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Abdul Kader Lashkarwala