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Ahmed Saif Ali Khan

Cypherprox
Nagpur
Ahmed Saif Ali Khan
4

Certifications

8
Years of experience

Results-oriented Technical Program Manager with 5 years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance growth and operational efficiency. Expertise in Agile execution, stakeholder alignment, and risk management supports successful program delivery. Currently transitioning to AI/Product-focused program leadership.

Work History

Program Leader

1 Year 2 Months
Cypherprox | Nagpur | 08.2025 - Current
  • Led 0→1 development of a Microsoft-first cybersecurity services venture, translating the business vision into a Phase-1 portfolio spanning 4 Microsoft security platforms: Defender, Entra ID, Purview & Sentinel, alongside cloud security posture, compliance & data-governance offerings.
  • Executed cross-functional program across product, technology, security & GTM, transforming broad cybersecurity proposition into 4 defined service lines with clear scope, delivery approach, pricing philosophy & targeted SME customer segment.
  • Developed commercial operating model for fixed-price cybersecurity packages, aligning enterprise-grade Microsoft security capabilities with SME affordability and faster deployment; positioned “enterprise security + SME speed” as core differentiation.
  • Established strategic foundation for future AI-enabled security operations business, integrating human + AI monitoring model and outlining the transition from Microsoft deployment services to full SOC-as-a-Service proposition without vendor switch.

Technical Program Manager

1 Year 3 Months
Flipkart (Grocery, Minutes) | Bangalore | 05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Led cross-functional projects for 2 programs: Grocery and hyperlocal (Minutes), delivering key initiatives in value discovery and realization, seamless basket building, Top of Funnel, hygiene and ads monetization
  • Owned end-to-end delivery of the growth programs for Grocery, influencing 800 Cr monthly GMV run-rate
  • Scaled the initiatives across multiple categories, contributing to 9% MAC increase and 7% rise in GMV QoQ
  • Collaborated with business, product, engineering and design teams to define MVPs & release plans
  • Conducted weekly steering reviews, preemptively flagging risks and driving resolution to closure
  • Adhered to Agile/Scrum practices across projects, improving sprint predictability and velocity by 30%
  • Defined & tracked OKRs and delivery metrics ensuring measurable impact & continuous improvement

Technical Program Manager

1 Year 11 Months
Paytm (EDC-Devices Tech) | Noida | 01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led 36+ projects in estimation, solution development, implementation, and delivery management, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
  • Managed 15+ initiatives on bank EMI and brand integrations for merchants, contributing to $80Cr+ GMV growth
  • Spearheaded 3 teams- EDC, Linux and IoT devices in overall program management for offline transactions
  • Curated quarterly program plans outlining tasks, milestones, cross-dependencies, and timelines
  • Identified potential risks, assessed its impact and communicated adjustments to stakeholders
  • Provided timely and ad-hoc updates to stakeholders on program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to maintain transparency
  • Monitored Jira story points ensuring optimal utilization of the team's bandwidth, tracking progress
  • Awarded as Rising Star for stellar performance on the Payment Gateway 2.0 Migration project

Centre-Coordinator

1 Year 1 Month
Triumphant Institute of Management Education | Nagpur | 06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Generated revenue exceeding 10M by securing over 250 admissions for competitive exam registrations.
  • Advised 400+ students on MBA and banking entrance exams, resulting in a 65% conversion rate.
  • Counseled 600+ students on post-graduation opportunities in banking and MBA, enhancing their career prospects.
  • Trained and onboarded 5 team members as career counselors, fostering a knowledgeable and effective counseling team.

Education

MBA - Marketing, IT

IIT Roorkee | Roorkee, India | 05-2022
  • Relevant Coursework: Product Strategy, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Operations
  • GPA: 84.17

B.E - Mechanical

Nagpur University | Nagpur, India | 05-2018
GPA: 68.50

Skills

Agile (Scrum
Kanban)
Roadmapping
Release planning
Requirements gathering
Risk Management
Dependency Management
Analytics
Cross-functional Collaboration
Cross-functional team leadership
Cross-functional coordination
Stakeholder management
Stakeholder Alignment
Executive Communication
Conflict Resolution

Certification

AWS Certified: Machine Learning Pipeline | AWS, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals | Microsoft, LinkedIn Learnings Certified: Advanced Excel & Data Analysis (Pivot, Power Query, Dashboards) |

Timeline

Program Leader

Cypherprox
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Technical Program Manager

Flipkart (Grocery, Minutes)
05.2024 - 08.2025Read More

Technical Program Manager

Paytm (EDC-Devices Tech)
01.2022 - 12.2023Read More

Centre-Coordinator

Triumphant Institute of Management Education
06.2018 - 07.2019Read More

IIT Roorkee

MBA from Marketing, IT
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Nagpur University

B.E from Mechanical
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Ahmed Saif Ali Khan