
Syed Rafi Ahamed
@syedrafiahamed
Product Owner at iConma, shaping connected application services after improving release cycles by 25% at Gainwell Technologies.
What I'm looking for
At iConma, I collaborate with product development managers, solution architects, and technical stakeholders to clarify requirements for connected application services. I turn those requirements into epics, features, and user stories, then help prioritize work around business value and delivery commitments.
At Gainwell Technologies, I drove product vision, strategy, and roadmaps while partnering with engineering, QA, design, and DevOps teams. I advanced CI/CD automation that reduced release cycles by 25%, and tracked KPIs to support data-driven product decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Owner
iConma
Apr 2026 - Oct 2026 (6 months)
Collaborated with Product Development Managers, Solution Architects, and technical stakeholders to elicit, clarify, and validate requirements for connected application services. Authored and refined epics, features, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria to ensure development readiness.
Drove definition and execution of product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning outcomes with business objectives and customer value. Led PI Planning, Sprint Planning, and Backlog Refinement using Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies.
Acted as a strategic bridge between business and technology teams to define functional outcomes and success metrics. Contributed to roadmap definition, sprint governance, and resource alignment across multiple agile squads.
Lead Business Analyst / Delegate Product Owner
Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 5 months)
Collaborated on product roadmap planning and release management for the Web Solutions product suite. Led multi-value stream teams in backlog refinement, user story creation, and prioritization based on business value.
Senior Business Analyst
Alten Calsoft Digital
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Collected, analyzed, and documented business requirements for enterprise-scale digital platforms. Created analytical dashboards and performance reports supporting executive decision-making.
Business Analyst
Scio EXL
Apr 2012 - Aug 2019 (7 years 4 months)
Translated business requirements into 250+ user stories for Subrogation products. Facilitated UAT and product demos, increasing stakeholder satisfaction and reducing rework by 25%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anna University
MBA, Technology Management
Pursued an MBA in Technology Management, completing in 2024.
The New College, Chennai
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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