Manahil Ashfaq
Technical Project Manager
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Profile
Experienced and multifaceted Technical Project Manager with a proven track record in engineering and software
development, adept at leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic project initiatives. Streamlining processes,
stakeholder management, implementing engineering hygiene standards, and optimizing resource allocation to
deliver high-quality and curating cost-effective solutions are my specialities.
Professional Experience
2024 – present
Texas, United States
Technical Project Manager
Ava.ai
Managed Ava, a code-generating AI tool, as a Technical Project Manager from the
scoping phase through to ongoing development.
Successfully led the project through two major releases, significantly enhancing the
tool's functionality and user experience.
Accelerated roadmap progress by 20% in the second release, achieving advancements
ahead of schedule.
Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication and
collaboration to meet project milestones and deliverables.
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2024
Texas, United States
Technical Project Manager
Antematter.io
Acted as Product Owner for several projects, ensuring alignment with organizational
goals and strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Streamlined processes by refining SOPs, significantly enhancing efficiency and
effectiveness across the organization.
Managed a diverse portfolio of projects, optimizing resource allocation to ensure
timely completion, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality outcomes.
Directed a team of multi-disciplined engineers, fostering a collaborative and
innovative environment.
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2024
NY, United States
Product Owner/Technical Product Manager
Unchain3d.io
Served as Product Owner and Technical Project Manager for Unchain3d.io , an AIpowered business analytics tool, overseeing both MVP and post-MVP phases.
Directed the development and refinement of the product, ensuring alignment with
strategic goals and delivering a high-quality, market-ready solution.
Improved team efficiency by 35% through optimized workflows, effective resource
allocation, and enhanced collaboration.
Engaged directly with clients, providing expert business and market analysis to tailor
the product to their specific needs and maximize its impact.
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2023/07 – 2024/04
Bellevue, Washington
Software Engineer
Educative.io
Authored an advanced-level course titled "Generative Adversarial Networks using
PyTorch" within the Generative AI domain, enriching Educative's course catalog and
catering to the growing demand for specialized AI content.
Proficient in SQL for querying databases and experienced in data manipulation,
cleansing, and interpretation, allowing for efficient extraction of insights from large
datasets.
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Led the training and implementation of 25+ GAN models from scratch for the GenAI
course, enriching Educative's course catalog and catering to the growing demand for
specialized AI content.
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2022/07 – 2022/10
Dotnet and SQL intern
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital
Developed a database system using .NET and SQL as part of an internship at an eye
hospital IT department, aimed at efficiently storing and managing patient histories.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement database schemas
tailored to the hospital's specific needs, ensuring seamless integration with existing
systems.
Successfully contributed to the deployment and integration of the database system
into the hospital's IT infrastructure, enabling medical staff to access patient
information securely and efficiently.
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2021/07 – 2021/09
Engineering intern
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
Interned at various factories including the avionics production factory, the mirage
rebuild factory, and an aircraft repair center.
Developed analytical skills through practical application in a challenging work
environment.
Achieved proficiency in technical documentation and analytical tasks.
Enhanced knowledge and proficiency in Arduino programming through practical
exercise.
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Skills
Leadership and Team Empowerment
Risk Management in AI initiatives
Crisis Management in Blockchain Initiatives
Agile and Scrum methodologies
Resource allocation and optimization
Budgeting and financial oversight
Project scoping and planning
User story and backlog management
Stakeholder management and communication
Market research and analysis
Conflict resolution and problem-solving
Cross-functional team collaboration
Languages
English
Urdu
Pashto
Certificates
Google Project Management - Coursera
Fundamentals of Project Management - Coursera
Real-World Engineering Management - Advancing
Women in Tech
Project Management Specialization - Coursera