Jira
ANKIT JOBANPUTRA
Project Manager
Ahmedabad,Gujarat
Work Preference
Summary
Certified Project Manager and Scrum Master with a strong foundation in IT Engineering and Business Development. Proven ability to lead Agile teams, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-impact projects across tech and operations. Skilled in applying AI insights, data analytics, and tools like Jira, Trello, and Power BI to streamline workflows, reduce risk, and drive stakeholder satisfaction. Certified in Agile Project Management, Disciplined Agile (PMI), and Microsoft Power BI. Thrive in fast-paced environments where strategy, execution, and innovation align.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
18
18
Certification
Work History
Product Owner / Scrum Master
Designing Alley
12.2024 - Current
- Lead Agile delivery for 8 client-facing and 2 internal projects, overseeing sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives for cross-functional teams of 5-8 members.
- Operate in a dual-role capacity (PO + SM), translating business needs into 100+ user stories and epics, managing sprint priorities, and ensuring continuous alignment with stakeholders and clients.
- Set up Agile delivery processes from scratch, including sprint cadences, estimation methods, and definitions of done, tailored to a growing startup environment.
- Trained team members on Agile/Scrum practices, Jira/Zoho usage, backlog hygiene, and team rituals - resulting in a 27% improvement in sprint velocity and increased team autonomy.
- Designed and implemented HR processes from the ground up - reducing hiring cycle time from 1 month to 2 weeks, standardising documentation, and enabling smoother collaboration with leadership.
- Created SOPs, company policies, and onboarding flows to support operational scalability and cultural alignment.
- Successfully delivered the redesigned Designing Alley website and career page, reducing hiring turnaround time by 40% and strengthening brand presence.
- Defined MVPs and release roadmaps with stakeholders, contributing to a 30% reduction in project rework and faster go-to-market.
- Introduced OKRs and Kanban workflows via Zoho Projects and Confluence to improve task clarity, execution visibility, and sprint planning effectiveness.
- Certified Project Manager and Scrum Master with a strong foundation in IT Engineering and Business Development.
- Proven ability to lead Agile teams, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-impact projects across tech and operations.
- Skilled in applying AI insights, data analytics, and tools like Jira, Trello, and Power BI to streamline workflows, reduce risk, and drive stakeholder satisfaction.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments where strategy, execution, and innovation align.
Associate Manager - Business Development
Conversios Systems Pvt. Ltd.
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Generated new leads for IT services in retail e-commerce, driving monthly revenue of $2000.
- Developed strong client relationships, customized product solutions, and oversaw seamless integration of tools like Google Analytics and Ads.
- Facilitated technical team training on product functionalities and usage.
- Led innovative marketing strategies, contributing to client engagement and satisfaction.
- Played a key role in content creation aligned with brand messaging.
Business Development Executive
Prayosha Food Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided consultative support for PoS system implementations, generating monthly sales of ₹2.4L.
- Ensured seamless system installation and delivered thorough client training.
Business Development Manager
NuLogic (Formerly NU Technology Inc.)
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Drove strategic alignment of project objectives with business goals, contributing to $70,000 in new business through targeted marketing initiatives.
- Led procurement processes for Chile and US clients, improving team capabilities and business growth.
Project Manager / Business Development Executive
Jexcore Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Spearheaded app and website development projects, managing both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring that 80-85% of projects were delivered within agreed timelines.
- Led daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and implementing Agile Way of Working(WoW) resulting in a 15% improvement in team coordination and project efficiency.
- Executed CI/CD pipeline integration, reducing release cycles by 20% and accelerating product delivery.
- Utilized Jira and Slack to improve collaboration, sprint tracking, and issue management, leading to a 10% improvement in project delivery times.
- Managed stakeholder expectations and maintained consistent client communication, achieving a 90% satisfaction rate across multiple projects.
- Conducted retrospectives and implemented lessons learned, improving overall project success by 10%.
Unity 3D Game Developer
Shreeya IT Solutions
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed game development timelines, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance player engagement.
Junior iOS Developer
Shreeya IT Solutions
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Led iOS app development projects, translating client needs into technical specifications, resulting in improved user experience.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information & Technology
Gujarat Technical University
05.2019
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Scrum Mastery
- Product Ownership
- Kanban
- Way of Working (WoW)
- Strategic Planning
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Roadmap Development
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer-Centric Mindset
- Empathy
- Stakeholder Management
- Crossfunctional Team Leadership
- Risk Mitigation
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Objective-C
- Unity 3D
- Jira
- Trello
- Microsoft Project
- Asana
- Confluence
- Miro
- Slack
- Power BI
- G-meet
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Skype
- Business Development
- Market Research & Analysis
- Digital Marketing (SEO, SEM, SMM)
- Client Communication
- Remote Team Management
- Digital Collaboration
- Time Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Adaptability
Certification
- Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Certification (PMI), 2024-10-01
- Project Management Foundations, 2023-10-01
- Foundations of Project Management, 2023-11-01
- Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project, 2023-12-01
- Project Planning: Putting It All Together, 2023-12-01
- Project Execution: Running the Project, 2024-01-01
- Agile Project Management, 2024-01-01
- Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World, 2024-02-01
- The Basics of Scrum (PMI), 2024-05-01
- Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (PMI), 2024-10-01
- Basics of Disciplined Agile (PMI), 2024-05-01
- Google Analytics for Beginners, 2023-04-01
- Google Analytics Advanced, 2023-04-01
- AI Overview for Project Managers (PMI), 2024-10-01
- Advanced Google Analytics, 2023-04-01
- Business Continuity (PMI), 2024-10-01
- PMI Citizen Developer Business Architect: CDBA (PMI), 2024-10-01
- Professional Certificate: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, 2024-10-01
- Data Landscape GenAI for Project Managers(PMI), 2024-10-01
- AI Essentials for Project Professionals(PMI), 2024-10-01
- Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers(PMI), 2024-10-01
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Zoho Projects /Zoho Sprints
Power BI
MS Project
Excel
Git / GitHub
Trello
Slack / Microsoft Teams / Zoho Cliq
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered 20+ IT and product development projects (iOS apps, Unity games, enterprise solutions) from concept to deployment, achieving >95% on-time delivery.
- Boosted cross-functional efficiency by 30% through Agile frameworks, Jira automation, and AI-driven project tracking.
- Drove adoption of Agile & Scrum practices across teams, improving sprint velocity and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Managed diverse stakeholder groups in startups, balancing business goals with technical delivery to ensure scalable solutions.
- Handled diverse cross-domain projects beyond software, including:
- Computer Vision system for plastic bottle cap defect detection
- Meal dispensing vending machine (custom automation)
- 3D Bio Printer for advanced healthcare applications
- Capacity enhancement of DRGM machine for manufacturing efficiency
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Product Owner / Scrum Master
Designing Alley
12.2024 - Current
Associate Manager - Business Development
Conversios Systems Pvt. Ltd.
04.2023 - 10.2023
Business Development Executive
Prayosha Food Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 07.2022
Business Development Manager
NuLogic (Formerly NU Technology Inc.)
06.2019 - 03.2020
Project Manager / Business Development Executive
Jexcore Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 05.2019
Unity 3D Game Developer
Shreeya IT Solutions
04.2016 - 05.2017
Junior iOS Developer
Shreeya IT Solutions
03.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Information & Technology
Gujarat Technical University
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