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AMMAR QURAISHI

AMMAR QURAISHI

Linkedin.com/in/ammarquraishi1

Summary

Dynamic Technical Product Manager with a proven track record at Microsoft, excelling in product strategy and cross-functional leadership. Spearheaded UX enhancements and data governance initiatives, achieving a 25% improvement in feature delivery timelines. Skilled in Agile methodologies and A/B testing, driving impactful product decisions that align with stakeholder goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Technical Product Manager

Microsoft (via Valorem Reply)
Chicago, IL
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Owned end-to-end product strategy for reimagining Power BI reporting into Microsoft Admin Center, enhancing UX and data governance.
  • Led user research and A/B testing on interface mockups to validate hypotheses and drive design decisions across 500+ clients.
  • Collaborated with solution architects on scalable data models; delivered MVP through phased rollout plan.
  • Coordinated release planning and sprint execution for migration tools used in Gmail and Exchange enterprise transitions.

Product Manager

USG
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Owned Salesforce product vision across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service; improved feature delivery timelines by 25%.
  • Managed 2 Salesforce Admin Managers and 4 admins, leading strategy, operations, and prioritization across all implementations.
  • Launched MyUSG.com feature upgrades enabling digital ordering, shipment tracking, and real-time inventory insights.
  • Transitioned team from Waterfall to Agile, increasing delivery velocity by 67% and improving sprint predictability.
  • Optimized customer APIs to streamline B2B integrations and enhance order management efficiency.

Product Manager

Sequoia
San Mateo, CA
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Spearheaded OMNI-fulfillment transformation via Salesforce Service Cloud Omnichannel, reducing handle time by 35%.
  • Led A/B testing and stakeholder demos to refine the customer support experience and ensure SLA compliance.
  • Delivered automated deployment notifications by integrating Jenkins with MS Teams, reducing inquiries by 20%.
  • Streamlined multi-line product roadmap using prioritization matrix, boosting team velocity by 15%.
  • Mentored business analysts and partnered with Legal, Ops, and Customer Support to align on cross-functional goals.

Product Manager

Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Drove full lifecycle launch of Teacher Ready accreditation platform via Salesforce Community Cloud, saving $100K+ annually.
  • Defined strategic KPIs and end-to-end product planning for Sales Ops, Marketing, and Customer Service workflows.
  • Integrated Salesforce Sales Cloud dashboards to empower decision-making and reduce ad hoc reporting by 20%.
  • Automated NPS workflows, decreasing feedback cycle time by 60% and informing feature roadmap priorities.
  • Led agile release planning and mentoring of junior analysts, driving alignment across 1,000+ users.

Product Owner / Business Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC)
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Led gap analysis across 30+ applications, saving $2.3M in claims errors and optimizing adjudication workflows.
  • Conducted process mapping via Visio for pharmaceutical claims, improving compliance and timelines by 30%.
  • Created technical designs reducing tech debt by 20% and aligning solutions to enterprise-level priorities.
  • Drove 95% on-time delivery rate using hybrid SDLC methodologies and agile ceremonies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

MBA - Business Analytics

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.2020 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Product Strategy
  • Salesforce
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Backlog Prioritization
  • KPI Measurement
  • Product Discovery
  • A/B Testing
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Vendor Management
  • Product Roadmapping
  • OMNI-Fulfillment
  • Stakeholder management
  • Agile methodologies
  • API integration management
  • Sprint Planning
  • UX Collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Leading SAFe

Timeline

Technical Product Manager

Microsoft (via Valorem Reply)
02.2025 - 07.2025

Product Manager

USG
02.2024 - 07.2024

Product Manager

Sequoia
07.2023 - 12.2023

Product Manager

Huron Consulting Group
06.2021 - 07.2023

MBA - Business Analytics

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2020 - 05.2023

Product Owner / Business Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC)
10.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign