Almas Ghaziani
@almasghaziani
Seasoned Project Delivery Manager with expertise in Agile methodologies.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Project Delivery Manager and Certified Scrum Master with over 17 years of experience in IT and banking technology implementations. My expertise lies in Agile Project Management, Scrum, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing enterprise-level banking projects, particularly in corporate cash management and transaction banking.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented core banking systems and managed large-scale projects that align with regulatory frameworks such as AML and KYC. I excel in stakeholder management and have a strong understanding of payment processing systems, including SEPA and SWIFT. My commitment to continuous improvement and high performance has driven digital transformation across various banking channels.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Consulting Project Manager
Techno
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)
Managed the initiation and planning phase of a project for Post Bank Bulgaria. Delivered project plans, risk registers, and coordinated activities among team members. Successfully negotiated timelines and resource allocations with clients.
Scrum Master
Freelance
Mar 2023 - Oct 2023 (7 months)
Facilitated Agile transformation by coaching development teams on Scrum best practices. Managed product backlog and led Agile ceremonies to enhance team collaboration and delivery efficiency. Developed Scrum Boards to track project progress and optimized team productivity through backlog prioritization.
Project Manager / Scrum Master
Habib Bank Limited
Dec 2017 - Feb 2023 (5 years 2 months)
Led end-to-end project delivery for corporate payment systems and core banking implementations. Managed enterprise Agile projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborated with stakeholders to define product backlogs and oversaw full project lifecycles.
IT Quality Assurance Manager
Habib Bank Limited
Dec 2014 - Nov 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Established the quality assurance department for IT at the bank. Defined UAT plans, tracked test cases, and implemented JIRA as a quality management tool. Participated in change management board meetings for system evaluations.
Manager Quality Assurance
National Data Consultants
Oct 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Defined and implemented software quality assurance standards and processes. Involved in planning, executing, and monitoring software quality assurance activities. Worked closely with business analysts to analyze bugs and solutions.
Product Owner / Business Analyst
Assurety Consulting
Mar 2013 - Oct 2013 (7 months)
Represented stakeholders by analyzing requirements and translating them into user stories. Managed product backlogs and facilitated discussions during release planning and sprint meetings.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Workforce Software
Feb 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Conducted software quality assurance testing and analysis. Collaborated with development teams to ensure quality standards were met throughout the software development lifecycle.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Creative Chaos
Apr 2007 - May 2009 (2 years 1 month)
Analyzed software quality assurance processes and executed testing plans. Worked with teams to identify and resolve defects in software applications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
Master of Science, Software Engineering
2003 - 2005
Completed a Master of Science in Software Engineering, focusing on advanced software development methodologies, project management, and quality assurance practices.
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2000 - 2003
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, covering fundamental concepts in programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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