AWAIS ALI
Islamabad, Pakistan | - |-| LinkedIn
Professional Summary
Results-driven Technical Project Manager with 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex software
projects on time and within budget. Adept at Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies, with expertise in Jira and Clickup,
risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and improve code
quality through strategic decision-making. Strong leadership in mentorship, conflict resolution, and team alignment to drive continuous
improvement and innovation.
Professional Experience
Stixor Pvt. Ltd
Dec 2024 - Present
Senior Program Manager
Islamabad, Pakistan
• Led the integration of an LLM AI Chatbot for MARI Energies Limited, enhancing automation and customer interactions.
• Optimized system workflows, reducing response time by 40% and improving AI model accuracy.
• Implemented Clickup to streamline project management by configuring boards with PMO frameworks and methodology, boosting
team collaboration, workflow tracking, and resource allocation.
Oracle Holdings
Sep 2022 - Aug 2024
Senior Technical Project Manager
Lahore, Pakistan
• Implemented Agile methodologies in Jira, increasing team efficiency by 25% and accelerating project delivery timelines.
• Reduced software defects by 30% through comprehensive code reviews and adherence to best practices.
• Managed a team of 15+ developers, fostering collaboration and technical mentorship.
• Spearheaded stakeholder communication, ensuring 100% alignment on project scope, risks, and deliverables.
• Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, improving team velocity and sprint completion rate by 35%.
• Configured and implemented ClickUp within PMO frameworks, leading to improved project tracking and collaboration by integrating
with toolsets including Jira and Trello, thus increasing team productivity and workflow efficiency.
Instructor Brandon, USA-Based Software House
Feb 2022 - May 2022
Technical Project Manager / Microsoft Senior System Administrator
Lahore, Pakistan
• Developed and executed project plans, optimizing resource allocation, budgets, and timelines.
• Configured and managed Microsoft Azure environments, integrating Azure DevOps with LCS for development infrastructure.
• Automated administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting, reducing manual workload by 50%.
• Strengthened network security, ensuring 99.9% system uptime through proactive monitoring and issue resolution.
• Enhanced project management efficiency and team collaboration by successfully implementing and configuring Clickup within PMO
frameworks, leading to a 20% increase in productivity.
Frontier Works Organization (One Network Pvt.)
Jan 2017 - Nov 2021
Project Manager – Infrastructure & Networking Clouds
Lahore, Pakistan
• Directed complex IT infrastructure projects, aligning Agile and Waterfall approaches for optimal execution.
• Implemented and configured Clickup in PMO frameworks, significantly improving project management efficiency and boosting team
productivity.
• Improved team productivity through effective sprint planning, retrospectives, and Jira dashboards, resulting in a significant increase in
output
• Developed network diagrams and led IT infrastructure assessments to optimize performance and security.
• Managed risk assessment and mitigation, ensuring zero critical failures during deployments.
• Liaised with IT HQ leadership, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals and IT policies.
Education
Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Jan 2017
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Core Competencies
• Core Competencies: Agile Project Management (Scrum, Kanban, Jira), Stakeholder Communication & Leadership, Risk Management
& Conflict Resolution, Code Review & Quality Assurance, Time & Resource Optimization, Strategic Planning & Budgeting, IT
Infrastructure & Cloud Technologies
• Technical Skills: Project Management Tools: Jira, Trello, Asana, Confluence, Development & Version Control: Git/GitHub, Programming: JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Cloud Technologies: AWS, Azure (Active Directory, Virtual Machines, DevOps, Cost
Management), Networking & Security: Firewalls, Cisco Switches, VPNs, Packet Tracer
Projects
AI-Powered Resume Parser
Tech: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Hugging Face
• Built ML-based parser with 92% accuracy using NLP & NER for ATS extraction.
• Designed and deployed REST APIs with FastAPI; integrated into recruitment pipeline.
Air Apple Cart CRM (UK Market)
• Developed and deployed Release 1 for UK-based CRM solution.
• Led team coordination, ensured full QA coverage, and documented post-deployment support.
HRMS - ERP with AI Chatbot
• Designed and integrated AI assistant chatbot within ERP.
• Managed feature roadmap, task tracking, and sprint execution via Jira and ClickUp.
Certifications
• Google Project Management Professional
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Training
