Overview
Naveed Ramzan is an accomplished trainer and project manager with over a decade of experience in the field. With a passion for empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential, Naveed has honed his expertise in training and project management to deliver exceptional results.
Throughout his career, Naveed has successfully led numerous training programs, helping individuals and organizations develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their respective fields. His extensive background in training spans a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and more. Naveed is well-versed in designing and delivering customized training solutions tailored to the specific needs of his clients, ensuring maximum impact and learning retention.
In addition to his training expertise, Naveed boasts an impressive two decades of experience in web development. His deep understanding of web technologies and trends has allowed him to develop and implement cutting-edge web solutions for various clients. From small businesses to multinational corporations, Naveed has contributed to the success of countless web development projects, focusing on user-friendly design, robust functionality, and seamless user experiences.
Naveed’s unique combination of training and project management skills enables him to provide holistic support throughout the entire project lifecycle. He excels at coordinating teams, managing timelines, and ensuring that project objectives are met within budgetary constraints. His strong leadership and communication skills enable him to facilitate effective collaboration among stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust and productivity.
Beyond his technical expertise, Naveed is recognized for his ability to connect with individuals and inspire them to achieve their goals. His engaging training style, coupled with his wealth of practical experience, empowers participants to apply their learnings in real-world scenarios. Naveed is highly skilled at adapting his teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, making complex concepts accessible to all.
With his decade-long experience in training and project management and two decades in web development, Naveed Ramzan brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a proven track record of success to every project he undertakes. Whether it’s delivering impactful training programs or spearheading web development initiatives, Naveed is committed to delivering exceptional results and driving the growth and success of his clients and their teams.
Activities
- Healthcare industry since 2017: Working in AT-TECH/AT-Medics provides core primary care services, medical training programs for GP trainees and medical students, nurses and allied health professionals, and technology to support effective, modern, and high-quality healthcare delivery. Previously I have been working with EMR (Electronic Medical Record System) which was developed in PHP/MySQL w.r.t max number of stakeholders
- Service Management since 2013: ITIL Certified, Focusing on service management in the IT industry on behalf of the beloved country PAKISTAN. Involved in all phases of services and improve the service processes. Provide services on a regular basis to a few non-profit organizations on a volunteer basis which design value-added courses and programs and deliver talks.
- Project Management since 2009: MBA in Project Management from Virtual University of Pakistan. Working in Agile & Traditional project management techniques. Core expertise is projects & team management, planning, organizing, observations, decision making, change management, team building, delivering training, Costing and Budgeting, scheduling, and Communication. For the last few years focusing on Agile and executing and providing training/coaching on Agile/SCRUM in IT companies to add Agile values to clients.
- Software Development since 2006: BS in Computer Science (honors) from Virtual University of Pakistan. Working in the web development industry (PHP/MySQL) with helping languages (HTML, HTML5, XHTML, CSS2, CSS3, JavaScript, Ajax, and Jquery), business, finance, Information portals, E-commerce, classifieds, b2b & b2c websites and having experience in open sources customization.Good grip on open sources (WordPress, Magento, Codeigniter, CakePHP, laravel)
- Business/Technology Strategist: Plan and manage big/expandable projects aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains
- Excellent Communicator: leverage technical, business, and financial acumen to communicate effectively with client executives and their respective teams. Commonly used Hangout, skype, cliq, slack, GoToMeeting, and WebEx for communication (depends on the client)
- Expert in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies: Able to manage large project teams and known for a high-quality deliverable that meets or exceeds timeline and budgetary targets. Provide Agile Coaching to various IT companies, groups, and students so they can improve their productivity and transform their client’s requirements into an expected output in a better way.
- Trainer since 2015: Certified Training & Development, Covering various areas of training such as Technical training such as PHP/MySQL, HTML, CSS, JQuery, API Integration, Web Crawling, Open source Frameworks & E-commerce; Process skills such as project management (Agile / Waterfall); Applications like ERP, CMS, MIS & PHP open sources; General training such as MS Office, Knowledge Management, Time Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management & course development
- Volunteer Work: spend 20 hours a month as my belief is to Payback to Pakistan. participate in Pakistan Agile Development Society, CXO Pakistan, and Open Islamabad on regular bases
Personality
Having personality ESFJ which is Extraversion (E), Sensing (S), Feeling (F), and Judgment (J). (MBTI: Myers Briggs Type Indicator)
Here are some key characteristics associated with the ESFJ personality:
- Extraversion: ESFJs are extroverted individuals who gain energy from interacting with others. They are outgoing, sociable, and enjoy being in the company of others. They tend to be talkative and assertive in social situations.
- Sensing: ESFJs are grounded in the present moment and rely on their senses to gather information. They are detail-oriented and practical, focusing on what is happening in the here and now. They are often focused on concrete facts and prefer tangible evidence.
- Feeling: ESFJs a function that gives them an instantaneous understanding of how other people feel. They are masters of picking up on body language, tone of voice, and moods to grasp when there is sadness, conflict, happiness, or confusion in the environment. They then use their realistic knowledge and empathy to restore the atmosphere to a harmonious mood.
- Judging: ESFJs have a preference for structure and organization. They like to plan and schedule their activities, and they appreciate clear guidelines and rules. They are decisive and like to reach conclusions quickly, preferring closure rather than open-ended situations.
- Responsibility: ESFJs are known for their sense of duty and responsibility. They are dependable and reliable, taking their obligations seriously. They are often seen as hardworking and dedicated to following through on their commitments.
- Traditionalism: ESFJs typically value tradition and established systems. They prefer to adhere to existing rules and structures, as they provide a sense of order and stability. They respect authority and expect others to do the same.
- Leadership: ESFJs are often drawn to leadership positions. They have a natural ability to organize and coordinate tasks, making them effective managers. They have a strong work ethic and expect the same from those around them.
- Direct communication: ESFJs are known for their direct and assertive communication style. They express their thoughts and opinions openly and expect others to do the same. They value efficiency in communication and appreciate getting to the point.
Academics
Degree/Certificate | Institute/University | Majors | Passing Year |
---|---|---|---|
International Certificate | Scrum.ORG | PSM-1 | 2021 |
International Certificate | Axelos / Exin | ITIL V3 Foundation | 2017 |
Certificate | Virtual University of Pakistan | Training & Development | 2017 |
MBA | Virtual University of Pakistan | Project Management | 2010 |
BS | Virtual University of Pakistan | Computer Science | 2006 |
HSSC | Multan Board | General Science | 2000 |
SSC | Multan Board | Science Group | 1997 |
Work Experience
- Head of Engineering at 31Green (Sep-2024 to Present)
- Head of Development at AT TECH (Apr-2023 to Aug-2023)
- Development Manager at AT TECH (Feb-2020 to Apr-2023)
- Integrations Lead at AT TECH (Oct-2021 to Feb-2022)
- Development Lead at AT TECH (Nov-2019 to Oct-2021)
- Training Consultant at Embrace IT (Feb-2019 to Aug-2019)
- Project Manager at Consultancy & Solutions Pvt Ltd (Aug-2018 to Present)
- Sr. Magento Developer at DEMO | Ideas for Impact (Oct-2018 to Jan-2019) Contractual Job
- Remote Laravel Developer at Storm Smart Industries, USA (May-2018 to Jun-2018) Contractual Job
- Sr. Magento Developer and Agile Coach at Progos Tech (Jan-2018 to Jul-2018) Contractual Job
- Lead Web Developer at Discretelogix (Jul-2017 to Dec-2017) Contractual Job
- Lead Web Developer & Project Manager at DevSpot (Mar-2017 to Jun-2017) Contractual Job
- Sr. PHP Developer/Project Manager at Zeropoint.IT (Mar-2013 to Mar-2017)
- Project Manager at KN Technologies (Mar-2012 to Feb-2013)
- Project Manager at Crossbiz (Apr-2011 to Mar-2012)
- Sr. PHP Developer at PiSigma Group (Oct-2010 to Feb-2011)
- Research Analyst at WHO-Pakistan (Sep-2010 to Dec-2010)
- Sr. PHP Developer/eBusiness Team Lead at Discretelogix (Oct-2009 to Sep-2010)
- Sr. PHP Developer/Team Lead at Discretelogix (Oct-2008 to Sep-2009)
- PHP Developer at Discretelogix (Jan-2008 to Sep-2008)
- Jr. PHP Developer at Islamabad Software Factory (Jan-2007 to Dec-2007)
- PHP Internee at Aspire Solution (Nov-2006 to Dec-2006)
Skills
- Managerial Skills :
- Project Management: following Agile and waterfall, analysis, time estimation, resource allocation, project execution, deployment
- Team Management: skill development, training, observation, monitoring, counseling, conflict management, communication
- Knowledge Management: Documentation, presentation, Designing Skill Development Programs
- Interview Management: Analysis of candidates with respect to required skills, Conducting and creating Results
- Business management: Setting Objectives & Strategies and planning for achievement
- Good Inter and Intra-personal communication skills
- Good Decision Making
- Programming Languages Skills :
- Back end: PHP, Node
- Front end: Bootstrap 2/3/4, HTML4/5, CSS2/3, JQuery, Javascript, Ajax (A little bit Angular), VueJS
- Console: C++
- A little bit worked: C#, ASP.Net, Java (J2SE, Servlets, JavaBeans, JSP), Visual Basic 6.0, Active Server Pages, Python
- Database Skills :
- MySql, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, PostgreSQL
- MongoDB (non-DB)
- Open Source Skills :
- Opensource Framework: Laravel, YII, CodeIgniter, CakePHP
- Opensource CMS: Magento, WordPress, Joomla, OsCommerce, Drupal, SalesForce, Moodle, OrangeHRM
- Tools/Packages Skills :
- Project Management: Jira, Trello, Redmine, Slack, Teamwork, GitLab, Monday.com
- Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, SourceTree, BitBucket, VSS, TortoiseSVN
- IDE(s): Sublime, Eclipse, Dreamweaver, Komodo, Netbeans
- MS Office: 2003, 2007, 2013, 2016
- Libre Office: 4, 5
- Graphics Designing: Adobe Photoshop, Coral Draw, Macromedia Flash
- Urdu Composing: InPage
- Operating System Skills :
- Windows: XP, 7, 10
- Linux: Ubuntu, Mint
Certificates/Training
- Attended “Unlock Your Leadership” Knowledge Sharing Session by Mr. Mohsin Lodhi
- Attended “Effective Communication Skill” Training by Mr. Furqan Shamsi
- Got PMP Training from Mr. Asad Naveed from Sina Institute of Networks and Aesthetics, I-8, Islamabad
- Professional Membership of Training & Development Network, Islamabad, Pakistan
Volunteer Work
- Founding member of Pakistan Agile Development Society, Pakistan
- President of Islamabad Chapter (Pakistan Agile Development Society, Pakistan) (2019-2021)
- Founding member of Trainings PK, Pakistan
- Secretary General of CXO Pakistan (2019-2021)
Still A Learner
I am a fast learner who adapts quickly to change and is eager to learn new methods and procedures and work as an effective team member. To continue the learning objectives, I attend various knowledge-sharing sessions, meet-ups, conferences, and workshops. More about my learnings
Research Papers
- Usage of ICT in Government Hospitals: Supervision of WHO-Pakistan (2011)
- Employee’s Behavior Affects on Productivity in an Organization: Part of MBA Degree (2010)
- Organization’s Strategies are valuable for identifying the correct direction: Part of MBA Degree (2010)
- How a team lead affects an organization’s progress: Part of MBA Degree (2009)
- Impact of employee Job Satisfaction on customer satisfaction : Part of MBA Degree (2009)