Ahamed Irfan
IT Project Manager
Colombo
Summary
IT Project manager with over 10 years of experience in software development. MBA and PSM certified. Capable of managing few projects simultaneously and meeting business targets while providing sophisticated software solutions.
Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
IT Project Manager
1st Green Deal LTD
Cardiff
10.2014 - Current
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
- Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
- Managed 4 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Maintained relationships with third party vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on technical and management related challenges.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
Software Engineer
Ephesus PVT LTD
Colombo
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Managed over 50+ hotels thorough our booking system and offered customers affordable prices.
Associate Software Engineer
Virtusa
Colombo
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Teamed with business analysts to deliver high-availability solutions for mission-critical applications.
- Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
- Collaborated with team to analyze system solutions based on client requirements.
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Colombo
Colombo 01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Uva Wellassa University
Badulla 10.2008 - 10.2012
Skills
Startups and turnarounds background
Project Management
Staff Management
Software Development Lifecycle
Strategic planning
Technical Support
New product introductions strategies
Systems Design Documentation
Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Designed and launched the Gurushishya Project as a CSR project with a numbers of people from various professions, resulting a great learning mobile application for Sri Lankan students.
Certification
Professional Scrum Master
Timeline
Professional Scrum Master
08-2022
Google Project Management Certificate
08-2022
Agile Scrum Master Certification - Udemy
08-2022
MBA - Business Administration
University of Colombo
01.2017 - 01.2019
IT Project Manager
1st Green Deal LTD
10.2014 - Current
Software Engineer
Ephesus PVT LTD
08.2013 - 08.2014
Associate Software Engineer
Virtusa
10.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Uva Wellassa University
10.2008 - 10.2012