Muhammad Zafeer Khan-Co-Founder & Product Lead
Experience
Co-Founder & Product Lead
MechConnect
Owned product strategy, roadmap planning, and end-to-end product lifecycle management (discovery → delivery → iterations)
Created and maintained product vision, OKRs, epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and PRDs
Led MVP development, user story mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, and sprint execution using Agile/Scrum
Prioritized backlog using RICE, MoSCoW, impact analysis, and data-driven insights
Conducted 100+ user interviews, usability tests, and surveys for problem discovery and hypothesis validation
Built Python-based dashboards to track KPIs, user behavior, funnel performance, diagnostic accuracy, retention, and churn
Executed A/B tests, experiments, and UX evaluations, increasing engagement by 22%
Performed user segmentation across EU, US, India, and Middle East to adapt features to regional needs
Worked with engineering on API design, system architecture, data pipelines, AI workflows, and scalable module design
Collaborated on front-end prototypes (React) and backend logic (Node.js), ensuring technical feasibility and delivery alignment
Managed UAT (User Acceptance Testing), regression testing, QA coordination, and release validation
Directed cross-functional teams across design, engineering, data, and operations to ensure timely delivery
Managed project timelines, dependencies, risks, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder updates
Represented MechConnect in major events (Automechanika Frankfurt, Singa Düsseldorf, Startupland Koln)
Secured the Gründungsstipendium NRW for AI innovation
Assistant Product Owner / Business Analyst
TecAlliance GmbH
Assisted the Product Owner with backlog grooming, sprint planning, epic/feature decomposition, and release planning
Authored functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and contributed to PRDs
Ensured alignment with product roadmap, OKRs, KPIs, and cross-functional priorities
Led requirement workshops, stakeholder interviews, and user training programs
Built and maintained detailed documentation on Confluence, including process flows, feature specs, and sprint outcomes
Implemented & used the Fibonacci sequence for prioritizing the tickets regularly in Sprints Sessions
Communicated product decisions and progress updates across engineering, UX, QA, and business units
Supported definition of success metrics and KPIs
Collected and analyzed user feedback to improve usability and refine feature requirements
Ensured seamless cross-team communication and stakeholder alignment
Working Student – Learning & Development (L&D Product Management)
ESL FACEIT Group - EFG
Delivered 10+ internal learning products end-to-end (requirements → design → launch → feedback)
Improved onboarding by updating 20+ modules and standardizing processes across 8 divisions
Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders (HR, People Ops, managers) to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery
Conducted 30+ user interviews and analyzed data from 500+ employees to refine learning journeys
Assisted in rollout of Udemy Business & Leapsome to 700+ employees; trained 50+ managers on dashboards and KPIs
Used insights to boost program effectiveness and increase completion and engagement rates
Tracked quarterly OKRs for multiple L&D initiatives and maintained structured documentation for repeatable workflows
Streamlined onboarding and training operations, reducing new-hire ramp-up time and improving consistency
Contributed to the “Level Up Project” leadership program by coordinating sessions and improving content based on feedback
Lead Product Manager - Free Fire Pakistan
Garena Free Fire (Sea Ltd)
Improved engagement KPIs (DAU, retention, session length) by 30–40% using analytics, experiments, and user insights
Conducted A/B testing, performance analysis, user segmentation, and content optimization
Planned and managed weekly event releases, in-game mechanics, and monetization features (Gacha, Web Events)
Managed the complete product lifecycle from discovery → design → execution → post-analysis
Coordinated cross-functional departments (Tech, Marketing, Commercial, Finance) to deliver high-impact product releases
Managed regional P&L, improving product profitability by 20% YoY
Played a key role in Free Fire reaching 1B+ downloads and winning ‘Esports Mobile Game of the Year 2021’
Media Planner (Media Strategy & Client Relations Manager – Mondelez Pakistan)
Starcom Mediavest Group
- Delivered data-driven strategy using analytics, forecasting, and optimization models
- Achieved 29% annual cost savings and 20% YoY growth through performance analytics and planning
- Managed complex multi-stakeholder campaigns requiring project coordination, timelines, KPIs, and reporting
Assistant Relationship Manager - Corporate and Investment Banking
Habib Bank Limited
- Managed a USD 1.5B portfolio and generated USD 2.5M+ revenue
- Structured financial solutions through analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic advisory
- Strengthened cross-functional coordination and led client-facing communication
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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Information Technology, Advertising, and Banking and Finance.
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Experienced in Product Development, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Human Resources, Marketing, and Finance.
Summary
Product Manager with 5+ years of experience building and scaling user-centric digital products across startups and global technology companies. Strong expertise in product discovery, roadmap ownership, requirements engineering, user research, experimentation, analytics, and Agile delivery. Proven track record of translating business problems into validated product solutions, driving measurable outcomes, and collaborating closely with engineering, design, and stakeholders throughout the full product lifecycle.
Skills
Product Management
- Product Strategy
- Product Vision
- Product Discovery
- Roadmap Planning
- Roadmap Execution
- Backlog Management
- Epics & Features
- User Stories
- Acceptance Criteria
- Prds
- Agile
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Sprint Planning
- Prioritization (Rice, Moscow, Ice)
- Mvp Definition
- Okrs
- Kpis
- Stakeholder Management
- Uat
- Release Management
- User Journey Mapping
- Wireframing
- Usability Testing
- Ux Research
- A/b Testing
- Hypothesis Validation
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Process Improvement
Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Execution
- Risk Management
- Dependency Management
- Scope Management
- Timeline Planning
- Pmo Processes
- Requirements Documentation
- Status Reporting
- Workshop Facilitation
Data & Analytics
- A/b Testing
- Funnel Analysis
- Behavioral Analytics
- Python (Basic)
- Sql (Basic)
- Data Visualization
- Looker Studio
- Ga4
- Kpi Dashboards
- Experimentation
- Forecasting
- Segmentation
- Metrics Tracking
Technical Tools
- Figma
- Jira
- Confluence
- Azure Devops
- Trello
- Miro
- Postman
- Github (Basic)
- Understanding Of Apis
- Data Pipelines
- System Architecture Concepts
- React & Node.js Familiarity
Languages
Education
Universität Paderborn
Master of Science, International Economics & Management · International Economics & Management · Paderborn, Germany
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelors in Business Administration · Business Administration · Karachi, Pakistan
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