Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
Work Availability
Timeline
References
Projects
References
Zahidul Islam Limon

Zahidul Islam Limon

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Summary

Proactive and versatile Product Manager with over three years of track record of driving Agile and SAFe compliant product management life cycles, prioritization of the backlog and collaboration. Positive references that demonstrate oversight of start to finish product management, construction of product plans and enhancement of the performance of products in a competitive customer-oriented environment. Able to convert requirements from business and IT into work activities, and to engage with stakeholders, understand and follow legal and financial requirements, as well as identify the requirements of a project. Appreciated for being proactive and thinking ahead, for solving problems, and for successfully managing relations with various individuals and groups. Desiring to apply strategic, analytical, and leadership skills in order to become a successful SAFe Product Owner in terms of both growth and non-complicated deployment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Product Manager, Product & Technology

bKash Limited
Dhaka
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Backlog and Task Prioritization: Managed product backlogs, ensuring the highest-priority tasks aligned with business and technology goals, focusing on smooth implementations and strategic product launches. Successfully coordinated the launch of high-impact products, such as the 'Education Fee' service and the 'Validated Fees Collection Platform (VFCP)', while balancing deadlines and stakeholder requirements.
  • Collaboration Across Teams: Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, IT developers, and external stakeholders, to align product vision, requirements, and deployment timelines. Partnered with multiple teams to ensure compliance with legal and financial standards in launching products for mass adoption.
  • SAFe and Agile Methodologies: Applied Agile methodologies, including SAFe and Scrum, to lead the end-to-end development and deployment processes, from sprint planning and prioritization to feedback and iteration. Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication among Product, Development, and QA teams to meet deadlines and improve product quality.
  • Roadmap and Vision Development: Developed and executed strategic roadmaps for new and existing products. Contributed to the integration of additional services and functionalities that expanded the product domain, including new market segments like E-Learning and Quiz functionalities.
  • Legal and Financial Understanding: Demonstrated awareness of financial implications and legal requirements while overseeing feature integrations and product updates, ensuring compliance for products like VFCP, serving a range of institutional clients.

Engineer (Service Operations), Product & Technology

bKash Limited
Dhaka
11.2017 - 01.2020
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination: Supported cross functional teams during system upgrades and during project release in development, testing and operations teams.
  • Release Management: Directly involved in organizing product rollouts, conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in order to achieve effective implementation of new enhancements and fixes.
  • Customer Interaction: Reviewed product with internal and external stakeholders to find solutions to problems and enhance product performance according to clients’ requirements.

Officer, Customer Service

bKash Limited
Dhaka
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Developed quality assurance policies and standards.
  • Documented audits, complaints, and corrective actions.
  • Evaluated KPIs and assisted with regulatory reporting.
  • Resolved customer queries and managed the customer database.
  • Prepared management reports to enhance operational efficiency.

Customer Service Executive (Operations Department)

Robi Axiata Limited
Dhaka
01.2013 - 06.2015

• Addressed customer inquiries, complaints, and fraud concerns via calls, SMS, and

email.

• Ensured accurate updates in the customer database.

• Maintained adherence to established procedures.

Education

Integration Training - Finnish Language

Koulutuskeskus Salpaus, Lahti Centre Campus, Finland

Applicant / Piscine / Swimmer - Programming Language: C

Hive Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
08-2024
  • This is a full-time 4-week coding bootcamp which is the last step in the admission process to be accepted as a Student at Hive Coding School (School 42).

MBA - Organization Strategy and Leadership (OSL)

University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2014

Skills

  • SAFe and Agile Product Management
  • Backlog Prioritization and Requirements Management
  • Strategic Roadmapping and Vision Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
  • Market Analysis & Customer Focus
  • Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Product Development Lifecycle (from Ideation to Launch)
  • Data Analysis and Decision-Making (SQL, Python, Excel)
  • API Implementation and Optimization
  • Innovation
  • Troubleshooting and QA
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Product & Software Management Tools: Postman, Jira, Confluence, Notion
  • BI Tools: OBIEE, Metabase
  • MS Office Suite, G Suite
  • Mobile & Web App Testing

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • Data Analytics with SQL & Python
  • Data Analytics & Visualization (Excel) Programme
  • Effective Negotiation & Influence Programme
  • Presentation Excellence Programme
  • Product Management - Building a Product Strategy
  • Product Management - Building a Product Roadmap
  • Product Management -Customer Development
  • Communication for Product Managers

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Finnish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

SLUSH 2024

Group Lead, Sustainability Team

Helsinki, Finland

• Led a team of 11 volunteers to guide event attendees in correctly sorting waste

across five categories, aiming to exceed a 90% recycling rate. Ensure efficient

recycling by providing guidance and maintaining recycling points, contributing to

Slush's carbon-negative mission. Collaborated with recycling partner L&T, while

volunteers focused on attendee support and sustainability efforts.

bKash Limited Annual Retreat

Event Organizer

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Worked in the organizing committee as a key member for organizing the annual

retreat event at my previous workplace.

bKash Limited Annual Sports Tournament

Event Organizer

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Organized and managed logistics for the bKash Limited Annual Sports Tournament,

coordinating with departments and vendors for smooth event execution. Led a team

of volunteers to oversee operations, participant registration, and safety protocols,

ensuring an engaging and seamless experience.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Product Manager, Product & Technology - bKash Limited
02.2020 - 08.2023
Engineer (Service Operations), Product & Technology - bKash Limited
11.2017 - 01.2020
Officer, Customer Service - bKash Limited
10.2015 - 10.2017
Customer Service Executive (Operations Department) - Robi Axiata Limited
01.2013 - 06.2015
Koulutuskeskus Salpaus - Integration Training, Finnish Language
Hive Helsinki - Applicant / Piscine / Swimmer, Programming Language: C
University of Dhaka - MBA, Organization Strategy and Leadership (OSL)
American International University-Bangladesh - Bachelor of Science, Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

References

1. Richard Simukonda

Store Team Lead (WM), Lahti, Finland

richard.simukonda@wolt.com

+358447587473

2. Md Abdullah Al Momin

Test Engineer, Nokia, Finland

md.momin@nokia.com

+358504658452

3. Ali Waris
Test Automation Engineer, Nordea, Finland
ali.waris@nordea.com
+358415862522

Projects

  • Validated Fees Collection Platform (VFCP): Managed the end-to-end development and launch of VFCP, allowing small/medium businesses and educational institutions to securely collect validated payments. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration with the bKash website and timely release of new features.
  • "Education Fee" Service in bKash's Customer App: Successfully launched and scaled the "Education Fee" service within the bKash app, driving a 98% year-on-year transaction growth through data-driven product enhancements and customer-centric features.
  • VFCP merge with bKash Website: Ensured comprehensive participation in the merging process, allowing customers to securely make payments through the bKash website.

References

References available upon request.
Zahidul Islam Limon