Mohammed Shabaz
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Certified Scrum Master with over 5 years of experience managing complex fintech projects. Expert in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing project delivery, and implementing Agile methodologies. Demonstrated success in overseeing lending platforms, payment systems, and cloud infrastructure projects, with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Knight Fintech Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
07.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end project management for lending and co-lending platforms (LOS, LPS, LMS)
- Establish governance frameworks, manage risks/issues, and drive daily scrum activities
- Developed and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, while managing resources and mitigating risks.
- Facilitated communication between clients, stakeholders, and teams, ensuring expectations were met and project milestones achieved.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of resources and information.
- Develop and manage the scope of work (SOW), resolve conflicts, and foster team collaboration.
- Acted as the main point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Align lenders on process flows, KYC documentation, and product integration requirements
- Worked on mobile application-End to End Loan Origination Journey with a Barrower Dashboard for Loan Servicing.
- Worked on Whataspp Implementation-Detailed middleware solution for borrower onboarding and servicing via Whatsapp.
- Worked on Credit Line on UPI-A new credit solution by NPCI that allow users to connect a pre sanctioned OD account into UPI network and pay via credit.
- Technologies-Web Application: ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET WEB API (C#)
- Mobile Applications: Java
- Database: SQL Server
Project Manager
ICICI BANK LTD
Mumbai
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed multiple fintech projects simultaneously with a combined budget of ₹1.5+ crore, delivering all on time and within scope
- Led implementation of AWS cloud migration for critical banking applications, reducing infrastructure costs by 25%
- Orchestrated end-to-end project lifecycles using Agile methodologies, improving delivery timelines by 30%
- Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement
- Created comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, risk registers, and status reports
- Developed and maintained project schedules, resource allocations, and budget tracking systems
- Coordinated cross-functional teams of 15+ members across development, testing, and operations
- Successfully managed stakeholder expectations through clear communication channels and regular updates
- Identified and mitigated project risks early, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate
- Implemented process improvements that increased team productivity by 20%
Project Manager
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK
Mumbai
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported the implementation of AWS cloud services across banking applications, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
- Collaborated with architecture teams to define project requirements and technical specifications
- Managed backlog prioritization and sprint planning in coordination with product owners and stakeholders
- Led biweekly sprint reviews and retrospectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Tracked and reported on sprint velocity, burndown charts, and other key performance metrics
- Coordinated with third-party vendors and integration partners to ensure smooth project execution
- Implemented and maintained CloudWatch monitoring systems for early detection of production issues
- Developed standardized project management templates that improved project documentation quality by 35%
- Successfully managed the transition from traditional waterfall approach to Agile methodology
- Facilitated resolution of cross-team dependencies and blockers to maintain project momentum
Project Manager
5paisa capital ltd
Mumbai
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Resolved frontend user issues and provided tailored solutions
- Monitored project progress against sprint goals and timelines
- Collaborated with Scrum masters to foster cross-functional alignment
Education
MBA -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai06.2019
BBA -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai06.2016
Skills
- (Technical Skills)
- Jira,Trello,Asana,Microsoft project
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Waterfall Project Management
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing(AWS,Azure,Google Cloud)
- Software Development Lifecycle(SDLC)
- DevOps Basics & CI/CD Pipelines
- Budgeting And Cost Control
- Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Business Process Improvement
- (Soft Skills)
- Certified Scrum Master
- Leadership & Team Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Negotiation Skills
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
- Certification (CSM)
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Playing cricket
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/05/94
- Nationality: India
- Place of Birth: India
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master(CSM)
Timeline
Project Manager
Knight Fintech Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager
ICICI BANK LTD
01.2022 - 06.2024
Project Manager
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK
03.2020 - 01.2022
Project Manager
5paisa capital ltd
08.2019 - 03.2020
MBA -
University of Mumbai
BBA -
University of Mumbai
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