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gajanan khare

@gajanankhare

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Experienced Product Owner & Agile Leader with 5+ years in Product Management.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, values agile practices, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

As an experienced Product Owner and Product Manager, I bring over 5 years of specialized expertise in product management, complemented by a total of 18 years in the software and IT industry. My journey has been marked by a commitment to agile methodologies and strategic trade-off management, ensuring that product development aligns with business objectives while maximizing user satisfaction.

I excel in stakeholder engagement and backlog management, adeptly prioritizing features that deliver the most value. My proficiency in crafting detailed product requirements and user stories has facilitated seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams. I leverage data-driven decision-making tools like Power BI and New Relic to analyze user behavior and product performance, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

My leadership style is results-focused, emphasizing the achievement of KPIs and OKRs. With certifications in Scrum, ITIL, and Lean Six Sigma, I am dedicated to optimizing processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within teams. I am passionate about creating products that not only meet market demands but also enhance user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Product Owner B2B SaaS

EpamAnywhere

Apr 2021 - May 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Defined and set the product vision and long-term goals for the Onvio app, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy. Managed and prioritized the product backlog, incorporating stakeholder feedback and market research to deliver valuable features and improvements.

Product Vision Backlog Management Stakeholder Management Market Research User Experience Data Security Compliance

Product Owner B2B SaaS

Freelancing

Dec 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Led agile ceremonies and managed project scope, prioritizing tasks and decomposing requirements into user stories to prevent scope creep. Synthesized feedback from cross-functional meetings into detailed PRDs, FRDs, and user stories, while overseeing agile tool administration and monitoring sprint metrics.

Functional User Stories Jira Sprint Metrics Process Improvement

Product Performance Expert

Allscripts (Now Veradigm)

May 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Tracked and analyzed performance of practice operations, including patient flow and staff productivity, to identify areas for improvement. Utilized data analytics to provide insights for informed decision-making and ensured adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.

Performance Analysis Practice Efficiency Data Analytics Regulatory Compliance Staff Training Continuous Improvement

Test Lead

TechMahindra

Oct 2016 - Apr 2017 (6 months)

Acted as the primary point of contact between onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Developed and implemented comprehensive performance testing strategies, overseeing execution and analyzing results to identify bottlenecks.

Performance Testing Test Strategy Test Execution Risk Mitigation Onshore Offshore Coordination

Test Lead

Synechron

Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 (3 years)

Served as the primary liaison between onshore and offshore teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Developed and executed comprehensive performance testing strategies, analyzing results to identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks.

Performance Testing Test Strategy Test Execution Risk Mitigation Onshore Offshore Coordination

Sr SME

Amdocs

Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year)

Developed and executed comprehensive performance tests using third-party tools to ensure thorough coverage. Coordinated and managed performance test execution by both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring efficient utilization of tools and adherence to test plans.

Performance Testing Test Execution Performance Metrics Onshore Offshore Coordination

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant

Oct 2009 - Jul 2012 (2 years 9 months)

Developed and executed comprehensive performance tests for BAU applications, incorporating third-party test tools for thorough coverage. Coordinated and managed performance test execution by both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring efficient utilization of tools and adherence to test plans.

Performance Testing Test Execution Performance Metrics Onshore Offshore Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Shivaji University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Engineering

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering. Gained foundational knowledge in computer science principles and engineering practices.