Zohaib K.
PMI-PMP Certified | AI Project Manager | Scrum Master
PMI-PMP Certified | Technical Project Manager | Agile | AI | Data Engineering | SaaS | Web & Mobile Apps Results-driven Project Manager – AI with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end waterfall and hybrid agentic AI projects from conception to closure. Proven expertise in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Gantt chart development using Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), CPI/SPI tracking, and formal change control. Experienced in managing agentic AI-specific risks, including goal misalignment, token cost blowouts, MCP (Model Context Protocol) downtime, and unsafe tool calls. Skilled in leading and holding accountable cross-functional teams of ML engineers, MCP developers, and safety testers across global time zones. Hands-on experience with Agent Capability Matrices, MCP Tool Registries, milestone reviews, change control boards, production readiness checklists, and documentation wikis. Background in Data Engineering, DevOps, RPA, API integrations, and cloud-based deployments on AWS and Azure. I specialize in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. What I Can Help You With ✔ Agile Project Management (Scrum, Kanban, Hybrid Agile) ✔ AI & Machine Learning Project Delivery ✔ Data Engineering & Data Analytics Projects ✔ SaaS Product Development & Scaling ✔ Web Application Development ✔ Mobile App Development (iOS & Android) ✔ Product Roadmap & Release Planning ✔ Stakeholder & Client Management ✔ Team Leadership & Resource Allocation ✔ Risk Management & Process Optimization ✔ API Integrations & Third-Party Services ✔ Cloud-Based Solutions & DevOps Coordination ✔ CI/CD Planning & Release Management Industries Served • Artificial Intelligence & Automation • FinTech & Payment Solutions • Healthcare & Telemedicine Platforms • E-commerce & Marketplaces • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence • Enterprise Software Solutions • Web & Mobile Applications Tools & Technologies Project Management: Jira, ClickUp, Asana, Trello, MS Project, Notion, Azure DevOps Collaboration: Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, SDLC Technical Exposure: AI/ML Workflows, Data Pipelines, ETL Processes, API Integrations, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), CI/CD Pipelines, Software Architecture Reviews Why Clients Hire Me • Strong technical and business understanding • Proven track record of delivering complex software projects • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple time zones • Focus on quality, transparency, and predictable delivery If you're looking for a project manager who can successfully lead AI, data engineering, SaaS, web, or mobile application projects from concept to deployment, let's discuss how I can help bring your project to success.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $10
Billed in all: $1,323$1.3k
$10 in the last 6 months
Across 2 contracts
Across 12 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
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