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Abu Bakar (M.) Javed-Product Manager / Technical Product Owner

Abu Bakar Javed
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Berlin, Germany

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Jul 2020 - Feb 2025
Pakistan

Product Manager / Technical Product Owner

Jazz PMCL

Position Summary
Product Manager / Technical Product Owner at Jazz PMCL
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
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  • Owned the product roadmap for platform and transaction-related capabilities in a large-scale fintech ecosystem.
  • Led cross-functional teams (Android, backend, QA, operations) through sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and releases.
  • Translated complex financial and operational business logic into clear epics, user stories, and technically sound acceptance criteria.
  • Worked closely with Android engineers to deliver and scale applications across multiple device types and hardware constraints.
  • Managed dependencies between mobile apps, backend services, and third-party systems to ensure reliable end-to-end flows.
  • Acted as primary interface to senior stakeholders, aligning product priorities with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Proactively resolved delivery blockers and ensured predictable release cycles in a fast-paced environment.
Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
Pakistan

Associate Product Owner — Platform & Integrations

Telenor Microfinance Bank (Easypaisa)

Position Summary
Associate Product Owner — Platform & Integrations at Telenor Microfinance Bank (Easypaisa)
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
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  • Supported product development for Android-based applications and backend systems in a regulated fintech environment.
  • Helped define functional and technical requirements for device-dependent features and integrations.
  • Coordinated UAT, release readiness, and production validation across multiple teams.
  • Ensured product requirements were aligned with real-world operational and hardware constraints.
Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
Pakistan

Software Engineer Intern

Bentley Systems

Position Summary
Software Engineer Intern at Bentley Systems
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
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  • Gained hands-on experience with enterprise software development and technical documentation.
  • Supported testing, API workflows, and coordination between engineering teams.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance and Information Technology.

Banking and Finance
Information Technology
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development
Project Management
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
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Summary

Product Manager with 5+ years of experience delivering B2B SaaS and platform products in fintech and integration-heavy environments. Strong focus on Android-based applications, multi-device ecosystems, and complex business logic. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, translate customer and business needs into precise technical requirements, and drive reliable delivery in agile environments. Hands-on, execution-driven, and comfortable operating from C-level strategy discussions down to detailed backlog refinement.

Skills

  • Product Vision: Roadmap Definition, Future-Oriented Pos Strategy
  • Android Platforms: Multi-Device Apps, Hardware-Aware Product Design
  • Agile Delivery: Scrum Ceremonies, Backlog Refinement, Release Management
  • Requirements Engineering: Epics, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria
  • Fintech & Pos: Transaction Flows, Compliance-Aware Product Design
  • Stakeholder Management: C-Level Communication, Cross-Team Alignment
  • Execution: Hands-On Mindset, Blocker Resolution, Delivery Ownership
  • Tools: Jira, Confluence, Postman, Analytics And Monitoring Tools

Languages

Urdu
Native
English
Advanced
German
Elementary

Education

Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

Bahria University

M.Sc. Project Management · Project Management · Islamabad, Pakistan

Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila

B.Sc. Computer Science · Computer Science · Taxila, Pakistan

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3
Experience in Banking and Finance 5.5 y
Avg length 2 y
Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Pakistan)
Primary country Pakistan

Expertise

Recent roles Product Manager / Technical Product Owner, Associate Product Owner — Platform & Integrations, Software Engineer Intern
Main industries Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Abu Bakar is based in Berlin, Germany.

Abu Bakar speaks the following languages: Urdu (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

Abu Bakar has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Abu Bakar has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Abu Bakar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Abu Bakar would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Manager / Technical Product Owner, Associate Product Owner — Platform & Integrations, Software Engineer Intern.

Abu Bakar's most recent position is Product Manager / Technical Product Owner at Jazz PMCL.

In recent years, Abu Bakar has worked for Jazz PMCL.

Abu Bakar is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology.

Abu Bakar is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology. Abu Bakar also has some experience in Quality Assurance.

Abu Bakar has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance.

Abu Bakar has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management.

Abu Bakar holds a Master in Project Management from Bahria University and a Bachelor in Computer Science from University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila.

Abu Bakar is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

Abu Bakar's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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