Ashwin Arora
Black Diamond,WA
Summary
As a Technical Product Manager in the modern workspace, I am responsible for driving the product vision and bridging the gap between business and technology teams. I am responsible to align organization vision of the modern workspace with the product strategy and roadmap keeping the organization goals and operating budget in sight. My weekly activities include:
1. Standup meetings with the technology teams - Dev, QA, Data.
2. Status meetings with the business and technology stakeholders.
3. Status meetings with the vendor.
4. Backlog grooming
5. Sprint planning
6. Prioritizing product roadmap
7. Mapping business requirements to functional specifications.
8. Maintaining the team site for project documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Product Manager
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.2018 - Current
- Improved product functionality by conducting thorough market research and competitor analysis.
- Streamlined product development processes for faster release cycles and better user experience.
- Achieved cost reductions with strategic vendor negotiations and efficient resource allocation.
- Enhanced team collaboration, implementing agile methodologies for more effective project management.
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps, guiding cross-functional teams toward shared objectives.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular sprint reviews and retrospectives.
- Resolved complex technical issues by collaborating closely with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams to drive seamless integration efforts for end-to-end system optimization.
- Fostered strong relationships with external partners, resulting in fruitful collaborations on joint projects.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
Technical Program Manager
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Streamlined project delivery by implementing agile methodologies and optimizing team collaboration.
- Enhanced software quality by conducting thorough code reviews and implementing automated testing tools.
- Reduced technical debt through proactive identification and resolution of system bottlenecks and architectural issues.
- Improved cross-functional communication by establishing regular meetings and facilitating clear documentation.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to contract terms for optimal results.
- Championed process improvements, introducing streamlined workflows that increased productivity across teams.
- Nurtured strong client relationships by maintaining open lines of communication throughout program lifecycle stages.
- Successfully managed multiple simultaneous projects while adhering to strict deadlines for optimal progress tracking.
- Used online conferencing tools such as [Software] and [Software] to conduct training and learning sessions in remote environments.
- Wrote and updated numerous online and hard copy training manuals used within company and at remote offices.
- Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
Project Manager
Infosys Ltd.
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Managed [Number] project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing, and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Ensured all projects adhered to quality standards by implementing rigorous testing procedures and closely monitoring progress reports.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing for software licenses, hardware purchases, and consulting services while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Ectronics And Communications Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
03.2006
Skills
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Release Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Competitive Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum Framework
- Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Product Roadmapping
- Sprint Planning
- Product Backlog Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Systems Analysis
- Vendor Selection
- Project Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Waterfall Methodology
- Team Leadership
Certification
ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Product Ownership
Cornell University - Product Management for Engineers
Timeline
Technical Product Manager
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.2018 - Current
Technical Program Manager
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.2018 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Infosys Ltd.
06.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Ectronics And Communications Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University