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Syed Mustafa Al Ahdal

@syedmustafaalahdal

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Experienced Product Owner and Scrum Master

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in product ownership or scrum mastery

I am a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in software development and business management. I have a strong background in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. My expertise includes product ownership, scrum mastery, software quality assurance, and team leadership.

I have worked in various industries, including retail, healthcare, and banking, and have experience with back-office operations, patient management, and corporate banking. I am skilled in coaching, consulting, coordinating, and mentoring team members to achieve tasks and overall goals.

I am a certified PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, and SAFe Agilist, and hold an MBA and Bachelor of Computer Science degree. I am passionate about delivering high-quality products and services, and am committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Product Owner / Delivery Manager

The TJX Companies, Inc.

Feb 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Led back-office efforts in retail, developing a Store Web Mobile App and integrating vendor systems for improved supply ordering. Automated invoice processing and ensured device security through regular upgrades. Managed team backlogs and communicated project progress to stakeholders.

Product Management Agile Methodologies Vendor Management Mobile App Development Team Leadership Invoice Management Security Back Office Operations

Product Owner

Philips/Respironics

Sep 2012 - Dec 2022 (10 years 3 months)

Contributed to the development of a patient management application for sleep apnea patients, ensuring compliance and managing therapy data. Led efforts in company merges and splits, and engaged in sprint reviews to present features to stakeholders.

Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Engagement Team Collaboration Sprint Reviews Compliance Management Data Analysis

Consultant (Lead Tester)

Highmark Inc.

Jul 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 2 months)

Led data testing efforts to ensure accurate patient records from multiple sources. Collaborated with business analysts and development teams throughout the testing cycle, and coordinated UAT with key business users.

Testing UAT Quality Assurance