Shikhar Satpute

I am a highly skilled and experienced Product Manager and Business Analyst with a talent for successfully launching multiple products using Scrum, Waterfall, and Agile methodologies. With a strong foundation in conducting customer research and translating user needs into product features and specifications, I am committed to delivering high-quality products on time and within budget. My ability to develop and maintain project schedules, product roadmaps, and product backlogs using project management tools such as Jira and Asana, combined with my expertise in tracking product progress, make me an invaluable asset to any organization.
 

Product Manager / Owner @Peak Performance Technology, Dubai, UAE @• Managed the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, for multiple apps using project management @methodologies such as Scrum, Waterfall, and Agile. @• Conducted customer research to identify user needs and requirements and translate them into product @features and specifications. @• Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including front-end and back-end developers, UI/UX @designers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. @• Developed and maintained project schedules, product roadmaps, and product backlogs using project @management tools such as Jira and Asana.@• Conducted regular stand-up meetings, sprint planning meetings, and sprint retrospectives to ensure team @alignment, progress tracking, and continuous improvement. @• Led the integration of cryptocurrency functionality into XLink, including the development and maintenance @of the crypto wallet feature to enable secure and efficient digital asset management. @• Successfully launched multiple products, including: @Bytechat - An instant messaging application with the ability to form groups, add and remove friends, and @manage user roles. @XLink - An all-in-one communication and payment application with official account and crypto wallet features. @Jan 2022 - Presentation @Project Manager [Contract] @Ladder Media, Pune, India@• Developed and maintained Gantt charts to track project progress and identify potential roadblocks. @• Led daily stand-up meetings to ensure all team members were aligned on project goals and objectives. @• Improved project efficiency by 150% by introducing new methodologies and tools to optimize team @collaboration and streamline project workflows. @• Conducted interviews and participated in the hiring process to recruit top talent and build high-performing @project teams. @• Served as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including senior management and clients. @• Regularly communicates project updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders.@• Successfully resolved complex project challenges and mitigated risks to ensure project deliverables met or @exceeded client expectations. @Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 @W ORKEXPERIENCE @Business Analyst @HR for U, Pune, India @• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user expectations and develop functional requirements, @ensuring they align with business objectives. @• Analyze functional designs and write detailed use cases and business requirement documents. @• Provide knowledge transfer to the development team on functional specifications and train developers on @functional concepts. @• Act as the single point of contact for business requirements in the absence of the Product Manager and@represent the end user in the development team. @• Lead and conduct functional testing, responsible for product certification before user acceptance. @• Encourage and apply best practices in the team responsible for functional product quality. @• Understand and follow Agile practices, including daily scrum, iteration planning, retrospective, test driven, @and model storming. @• Work effectively with other team members by sharing best practices. @Sep 2018 - Dec 2021 @Freelance Designer @Freelance.com, Remote @• Worked with various clients on a range of design projects including: @• UI/UX design for mobile and web applications @• Creating prototypes and wireframes to communicate design concepts to clients@• Designing logos and branding materials that reflect the company's values ​​and identity @• Creating illustrations for websites, social media, and print materials @• Developing interactive websites that engage and inform visitors @• Creating 3D models and renders for product design and visualization @• Collaborated with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that design solutions meet @the client's needs and requirements 
• Built strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Bachelor of Vocation
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance, India
Jun 2022 - 2024
Certified Business Analyst Professional
Dubai
Sep 2023 - 2030