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Basel Zakarya

Basel Zakarya

Summary

Highly skilled Product Owner and Technical Account Manager with over five years of experience in Qatar, specializing in AI-driven product delivery and customer success. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to define and execute intelligent automation solutions that drive operational efficiency and enhance user experiences. Expert in agile project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication, enabling seamless alignment between business goals and technical teams. Adept at managing product roadmaps, facilitating solution demos, and translating complex AI capabilities into actionable value for clients. Strong analytical skills support data-driven decision-making and continuous product improvement. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaborative relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring successful project delivery and long-term partnership growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Account Manager/ AI Product Owner

Mannai Trading Company W.L.L
03.2025 - Current
  • Acted as both Product Owner and Technical Account Manager, leading strategic discussions and solution demos for enterprise customers across healthcare, education, and government sectors.
  • Delivered high-impact presentations of Google AI solutions (Agent Space, NotebookLM, CCAI), helping clients visualize value, define next steps, and secure internal buy-in for pilots and rollouts.
  • Played a key role in identifying and developing new business leads by demonstrating tailored AI use cases during live sessions, resulting in multiple qualified opportunities across sectors.
  • Collaborated with Google Cloud teams and internal stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility, proper positioning, and long-term alignment with the customer’s digital transformation goals.


Product Owner

Mannai Trading Company W.L.L
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Defined and prioritized intelligent product features such as smart ticket triage, contextual recommendations, and predictive prompts, grounded in user pain points and business goals.
  • Translated AI capabilities into clear user stories with defined acceptance criteria, ensuring features delivered measurable value and were technically feasible.
  • Ensured responsible AI implementation by collaborating with legal, compliance, and UX teams to address explainability, fallback behavior, and user trust.
  • Spearheaded the integration of Google Agent Space with enterprise ITSM systems to enable intelligent self-service, smart ticket routing, and contextual support, significantly reducing workload on human agents.

Project Coordinator

Mannai Trading Company W.L.L
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams, such as IT, medical personnel, and administration, to gather requirements for the project, manage timelines, and oversee project milestones.
  • Tracked project performance and regularly updated senior management, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget.
  • Prepared and managed comprehensive project documentation, such as schedules, and risk assessments, to promote transparency and support informed decision-making.

Senior Project Coordinator

Applab Software Trading
Current - 07.2022
  • Implemented project planning and scheduling process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of project deliverables, boosting project completion rate by 35% while meeting tight deadlines
  • Facilitated and managed project status meetings, communicated project updates to stakeholders, and ensured a smooth transition while keeping projects on course
  • Established clear project communication channels, providing visibility into project progress to enable successful project delivery
  • Developed and maintained project documentation while proactively encouraging risk/issue logging.

IT Project Coordinator

AppLab Software Trading
06.2022 - 01.2021
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building strong relationships with stakeholders and clients, resulting in successful project outcomes
  • Fostered a positive and collaborative work environment, providing guidance and support to project team members, and promoting effective teamwork
  • Utilized project management tools and software to streamline project planning, execution, and reporting processes.

Business Analyst

Applab Software Trading
01.2021 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with clients and internal teams to gather and analyze requirements for website and application projects, ensuring a clear understanding of business needs and objectives
  • Translated business requirements into actionable technical specifications, wireframes, and user stories, providing clear guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle
  • Facilitated workshops and meetings with stakeholders, including project managers, designers, and developers, to define project scope, establish priorities, and ensure alignment with client expectations.

QNB Customer Support Intern

Qatar National Bank (QNB)
02.2020 - 12.2019
  • Provided exceptional customer support, addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and offering solutions to banking-related issues while efficiently utilizing QNB's customer support tools and systems
  • Analyzed data to identify trends, common issues, and potential areas for improvement, utilizing Excel and other reporting tools to create informative reports for management review.

Education

Bachelor Business Administration: Marketing & Management -

Qatar University
05.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • AI Product Strategy
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Agile Methodology
  • Resource Coordination
  • Task Delegation
  • Technical Solution Design

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - Scrum Alliance
  • AI for Product Management - Pendo.Io
  • Agile Project Management Certificate - Google
  • Career Essentials in Project Management - Microsoft
  • Web Accessibility Design and Usability - Mada Center

Personal Information

  • Age: 28 Years Old
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Key Projects

High-Profile Project in Health Care - (10/2023 - Present)

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as IT, medical personnel, and administration, to gather requirements, manage timelines, and oversee project milestones.
  • Track project performance and regularly update senior management, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget.
  • Prepare and manage comprehensive project documentation, such as schedules and risk assessments, to promote transparency and support informed decision-making


Qatar Olympic Committee – Website (12/2022 - 06/2023)

  • Played a key role in the successful development and launch of the Qatar Olympic Committee's official website, serving as a vital digital platform to engage with stakeholders and promote Olympic events and initiatives.
  • Actively engaged with the client, Qatar Olympic Committee, to understand their requirements, objectives, and branding guidelines, ensuring alignment between their vision and the website's design and functionality.
  • Collaborated closely with a cross-functional team of designers, developers, and content creators, ensuring the timely delivery of a visually appealing and user-friendly website.


Ministry of Social Development and Family – Internal System (07/2022 - 03/2023)

  • Led the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a complex project involving the development and implementation of an internal system for the Ministry of Social Development and Family.
  • Effectively managed project risks, issues, and changes by implementing robust project management methodologies, including regular monitoring, mitigation strategies, and proactive communication with stakeholders.
  • Worked closely with the ministry's IT department and external vendors to coordinate technical requirements, system integrations, and data migration for seamless implementation.
  • Provided post-implementation support and training to ministry staff, ensuring a smooth transition to the new internal system and enabling them to maximize its benefits.


Ministry of Social Development and Family – Website (09/2022 - 04/2023)

  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders from the Ministry to gather requirements, understand objectives, and align the website design and functionality with their vision and strategic goals.
  • Oversaw the implementation of robust content management systems (CMS) to empower Ministry staff to easily update and maintain the website's content and resources.
  • Developed a comprehensive project plan, including detailed milestones, deliverables, and timelines, to ensure successful project execution within the allocated budget and resources.
  • Successfully launched the website, closely monitoring its performance, user engagement, and feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement iterative enhancements


QF Education City Marketplace – Website (05/2021 - 04/2022)

  • Played an integral role in the development of the Education City Marketplace, an e-commerce website that serves as a digital platform for Qatar Foundation to promote and sell educational resources, products, and services.
  • Actively engaged in client relationship management, conducting regular meetings and discussions to gather feedback, provide updates, and address any concerns or requests.
  • Assisted in the development of content strategies and product categorization, ensuring an organized and user-friendly presentation of educational resources on the website.
  • Provided training and support to the Qatar Foundation team, equipping them with the necessary skills to manage and update content, add new products, and monitor sales on the website.


Timeline

Technical Account Manager/ AI Product Owner

Mannai Trading Company W.L.L
03.2025 - Current

Product Owner

Mannai Trading Company W.L.L
09.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Project Coordinator

Applab Software Trading
Current - 07.2022

Project Coordinator

Mannai Trading Company W.L.L
10.2023 - 08.2024

IT Project Coordinator

AppLab Software Trading
06.2022 - 01.2021

Business Analyst

Applab Software Trading
01.2021 - 07.2020

QNB Customer Support Intern

Qatar National Bank (QNB)
02.2020 - 12.2019

Bachelor Business Administration: Marketing & Management -

Qatar University