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Work History
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Dhwani Thaker

Dhwani Thaker

Summary

Experienced Product Owner with a significant background in managing cross-functional teams and overseeing product development from conception to launch. Demonstrated ability to drive product vision while ensuring alignment with business goals has resulted in successful launches and notable market growth in previous roles.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Product Owner

Airtel Africa
Gurugram
10.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw product lifecycle from conception to launch, including beta testing and post-launch analysis.
  • Advised on technical solutions to align with product objectives.
  • Gathered and prioritized product requirements from stakeholders to enhance feature development.
  • Developed user stories, acceptance criteria, and mockups for new product features.
  • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings to track sprint progress and address challenges.
  • Collaborated with design team to define product aesthetics and user experience.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment on product strategy.
  • Assessed business value of new features prior to implementation for informed decision-making.

Product Manager

ICE Mortgage Technology
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Executed Secondary Marketing services for LOS and Lock Management.
  • Gathered requirements and authored use cases to clarify project objectives.
  • Managed Confluence documentation to streamline knowledge sharing.
  • Developed user stories and facilitated grooming sessions for clarity.
  • Maintained product backlog to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Coordinated cross-team collaboration for timely user story delivery.
  • Participated in feature development for Manhattan project, driving innovation.

Associate Product Manager

Panamax Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 07.2021
  • Conducted market research for new features and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained product backlog to prioritize development tasks.
  • Created user stories for new features and monitored sprint progress.
  • Consulted on product wireframes, focusing on UI and UX improvements.
  • Ensured RFP compliance during presales consultations to meet client requirements.
  • Collaborated on mobile and wallet payment solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Facilitated digital banking initiatives, including EKYC, image capturing, and OCR reading.
  • Participated in the development of internet and mobile banking features, such as fund transfers and beneficiary management.

Business Analyst

Sterlite Technologies
08.2013 - 01.2016
  • Led requirement gathering and FSD signoff for broadband billing solutions in Delhi and Kolkata.
  • Collaborated on end-to-end project delivery with clients for successful outcomes.
  • Served as Java developer for eight months on Voice Billing Project for Bahrain MenaTel.

Education

Master of Computer Application (M.C.A.) -

Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering
05.2013

Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.) -

LJ College of BCA
04.2010

Skills

  • Requirement gathering and market research
  • SWOT analysis and competitive analysis
  • User story development
  • Product backlog management
  • Sprint planning and ceremonies
  • Product release coordination
  • JIRA and Aha proficiency
  • Confluence expertise
  • Agile methodologies
  • Scrum framework
  • A/B testing strategies
  • Basic SQL skills
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Design principles
  • User experience knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Alliance, 2021
  • Awarded Best Employee for the Department in Panamax
  • Recognition award for the Key resource in RA Project in Panamax
  • Star Performer of the Quarter in Airtel Africa

Areas of Expertise

· Fintech Practitioner, Mobile & Wallet Payments,   Payment Aggregators, B2B, B2C and D2C payment   models, Loan Origination System & Locks

Managing Lending Management features for different loan flavors i.e. Term Loans, Overdrafts, BNPL, Airtime etc.

· Digital/EKYC Compliances, Digital Banking, Agency   Banking Applications, Internet & Mobile Banking Applications,   Beneficiaries and Fund Transfers

· Microlending, Goal based Savings, Loyalty & Reward   Programs, Gamifications & Customer Acquisitions

· Functionally well versed with Retail & Wholesale   Billing Solution, SMS Billing, CRM, Ticketing & Workflow Solutions.

· Expert in Requirement Gathering, Competitive Analysis,   RFP Compliances, Product Backlog Management & User stories writing &   grooming

Experience with Sprint Ceremonies, Product Release Management

Timeline

Technical Product Owner

Airtel Africa
10.2022 - Current

Product Manager

ICE Mortgage Technology
08.2021 - 10.2022

Associate Product Manager

Panamax Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 07.2021

Business Analyst

Sterlite Technologies
08.2013 - 01.2016

Master of Computer Application (M.C.A.) -

Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.) -

LJ College of BCA

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