Shahzad Syed
Peshawar, Pakistan-| Mobile Number:-
LinkedIn: http://pk.linkedin.com/in/shahzad08
PROFILE SUMMARY
Resourceful, results-driven and proven track record of professionalism, integrity, and creativity. Demonstrated ability
to prioritize assignments and make effective decisions. Consistently praised for the quality and timeliness of reports,
research knowledge, and attention to detail, exemplary customer service delivery and team-player attitude.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Possess excellent organization and management skills
Goal oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
IT Business development and management
Strategic Planning and business alignment
Ability to resolve complex departmental problems.
Ability to maintain a good relationship with customers.
EDUCATION
City University of Sciences & IT, Peshawar, Pakistan
Bachelor of Software Engineering
2008 – 2012
Excelsior College Sangota, Swat, Pakistan
Pre Engineering
2006 – 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE
Halfbyte Studios
August 2015 – Present
Technical Account Manager
Being as a technical account manager I have to manage the products and the team to create best mobile/web apps to
increase sales and revenue.
Provided technical account and situation management to focus and coordinate information and resources to
address issues in the field, by delivering feedback and recommendations for service delivery issues to the
appropriate members of teams.
Coordinated procurement activities and performance invoicing to ensure proper revenue generation, including a
statement of work documents.
Assisted with the creation and implementation of standardized processes and improving existing
methodologies.
Building high quality mobile games/apps to generate revenues for the company.
Manage technical support relationship between the customer and the company.
Accountable for the timely resolution of all related issues with the customer’s enterprise environment.
Conducted assessment’s aimed at improving operational efficiency.
Invest 2 Innovate
June 2017 – December 2017
Technical Consultant
Being as a consultant I have to build and established a strong echo system for freelancers and startups. KPIT Board and
world bank is launching a network of physical spaces—Durshal: Community Innovation Labs-- that will support the digital
economy by promoting digital entrepreneurship, online freelancing and creating local “communities of practice” that
empower youth. My major responsibilities in the project.
Research, planning, scheduling, onsite support, implementation, and post-event analysis on all event initiatives.
Responsible for pre and post-event communications, entering leads, assembling and shipping booth materials,
coordinating logistics.
Coordinated creative events and sponsorship opportunities to drive added revenue.
Conducting events and delivering awareness sessions in Universities and public events
Microsoft
Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
Developer Evangelist
Focusing on Web, Mobile & Cloud based technologies. To train and help Students and Startups on Microsoft’s latest
technologies. To build and establish a strong developer and startup ehco-system in Islamabad, Peshawar, Abbottabad
and north region.
Developed Academia and Industry alliance strategy.
Provided support to Microsoft’s partners in building customer applications.
Successfully delivered technical boot camps on Microsoft Azure and Visual Studio.
Deliver articulate, effective presentations and demos to technical audiences.
Write production-quality code, cool prototypes, and demos and contribute to open source sample applications,
tutorials and tools
Delivered 40+ technical sessions offline and online with HEC and Microsoft education team.
Worked closely with Microsoft Innovation centers to provide mentorship and help the startups
Drive strategies to build relationships with key influencers and users, collect and prioritize their feedback, and be
the advocate for practitioners.
Organized and Conducted Hackathons, Tech Conferences with Govt & other Organizations like World Bank
Group, Code for Pakistan, Telenor, Planning commission of Pakistan, HEC, KPITB and PITB.
Telic Technologies
March 2013 - September 2014
Project Manager
Developing cross platform games & web applications was the key role of my job. I have to manage team and look into
game platforms i.e Windows Phone, Windows store, Android and IOS. As a Manager & Team lead i was responsible for:
Performed least cost analysis in determining project requirements.
Developed and maintained a detailed project plan for each individual account.
Provided program and project status reports to the project team and company.
Effectively communicated project scope, schedule, and budget with both customers and contractors.
Helped develop and maintain detailed project plans; hold project teams and customers to plan and contractual
obligations throughout execution.
Manage schedules, meeting facilitation, key deliverables, team expectations, and timing for assigned projects.
InEvoWare Inc
2012 - 2013
Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer, I was a part of a talented game development team and responsible for creating new game play
and content for the millions of players around the world to enjoy. My key focus was in programming games from the
beginning of development through the entire production cycle. I worked in tight co-operation with the game designers
and rest of the team members.
Supported previous model releases by analyzing and coding fixes for software problems.
Worked on different games and Virtual Reality projects.
Successfully ported PC game to Xbox live arcade.
worked in tight co-operation with the game designers and rest of the team members
OTHER EXPERINCE
Freelancer
2006 - Present
I am working as freelancer for the last 12 years, I started with web development and graphic designing with local clients
slowly I stared working with international clients. I have designed and developed almost 100+ websites and 40+ mobile
games as a freelancer. I also worked as a volunteer for many social welfare organizations to manage their websites and IT
resources.
Microsoft
2010 - 2011
Microsoft Student Partner (MSP)
Becoming a MSP I gained a lot more exposure on campus with the Faculty and Students sharing how Microsoft
technology can be used in a student’s digital lifestyle. Delivered 10+ technical trainings on Microsoft technologies in my
university.
Google
2010 - 2011
Google Map Maker (Volunteer)
Provided support to Google Map team to refine and make new changes in Google Map for the region of Peshawar and
Swat. I refined Maps for the north region and submit them for the final approval from Google team.
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SKILLS
Management
Project Management, Product Management, Entrepreneurial skills, Office & Team Management, Presentation & training
delivery skills.
Technical
Game Development: Unity 3d, Unreal Engine, Cry Engine, Kinect & Xbox.
Web Development: HTML, CSS, Java Script, WordPress, Cloud services
Programing languages: C#,
Graphics & Animation: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects & 3Ds Max.
QA & Testing: Functional testing, Usability testing.
Technical Support for Windows & Mac.
Networking Solutions: Microsoft SharePoint, Exchange Server, Active Directory, DNS
Languages: English, Urdu & Pashto
AWARDS & ACHIVEMENTS
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2018, Technical Judge for Microsoft Imagine Cup 2018 Regional Finals.
2017, Freelancer Award for year 2016 to 2017 by KP IT Board and World Bank.
2017, Technical Judge for Microsoft Imagine Cup 2017 Regional Finals.
2014, Runner-up in Telenor Djuice Apportunity 2014 Mobile App Competition.
2013, Awarded for arranging Microsoft IT Meet up Peshawar Chapter.
2012, Placed 1st in Software Design Competition at Academic Expo-, Awarded as a Representative of Microsoft at Software Mania-, Awarded as a winner of animated videos competition.
2010, Best performance award at City University of Sciences & IT.
2008, Awarded as a best web developer + photographer.
REFRENCES
1: Shan Rehman
Social Development Specialist – World Bank Group
Email:-
2: Ahsan Mukhtar
Operation Lead – Invest 2 Innovate
Email:-3: Ahmed Tahir Masood
Developer & Evangelist Group Lead – Microsoft
Email:-
