Turning ideas into successful products, one project at a time.
👋 Hi, I'm Sitara.
A few years ago, I joined a social networking platform project that had a big vision but many moving parts. Different teams were involved, priorities kept changing, and there was always pressure to deliver more features. By bringing structure to the project, improving communication between stakeholders, and keeping everyone focused on the right priorities, we successfully delivered around 80% of the planned platform features and transformed the idea into a working product used by real users. Experiences like this are why I love what I do.
For the past 6+ years, I have been helping businesses turn ideas into reality through Project Management, Product Management support, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance. I enjoy being part of the entire journey, from understanding business goals and defining requirements to coordinating teams and testing the final product before launch.
My approach is simple: understand the problem, create a clear plan, keep communication open, and focus on delivering quality results.
In addition to Project Management, I have 3 years of hands on experience in Quality Assurance, testing websites, mobile applications, and software products to ensure they work as expected and provide a smooth user experience.
Here's how I can help:
• Project Management
• Product Management Support
• Business Analysis
• Agile and Scrum Project Delivery
• Quality Assurance and Manual Testing
• Website Testing
• Mobile App Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Requirement Gathering and Documentation
• Bug Tracking and Reporting
• Jira and Trello Management
Industries I have worked with:
• ERP Systems
• E Commerce
• CRM Platforms
• Real Estate
• Business and Finance Applications
Certifications:
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certified AI Project Manager
• Microsoft Certified Developer
• Occupational Language Training in Project Management, Humber College Toronto
When clients work with me, they are not just hiring someone to manage tasks or test software. They are working with someone who genuinely cares about the success of their product, pays attention to details, and stays committed from planning to delivery.
If you have an idea, a product that needs improvement, or a project that needs strong leadership, I'd love to help make it a success.
Scrum
Agile Software Development
Jira
Project Management
Beta Testing
Web Testing
Test Case Design
Software Testing
Project Analysis
Test Development
Agile CRM
Regression Testing
Research Papers
QA Testing
Test Results & Analysis
Mohsin A.
Mississauga, Canada
$45/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Experienced Project Manager & Scrum Master with a strong record in product ownership, project management, and Scrum methodologies. Skilled in delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Applying financial services/technology expertise, coupled with cross-portfolio project management and SDLC proficiency.
ACHIEVEMENTS
* Successfully Delivered High-Impact Projects:
Led different teams in delivering critical software development projects, cumulative worth of USD 7 million, maintenance and upgrade for government clients, resulting in a seamless transition with 99.96% system availability.
* Cost-Savings and Budget Adherence:
Implemented strategic cost-saving measures, reducing project expenditure by 15% through efficient resource allocation and process optimization.
Client Relationship Enhancement:
* Collaborated closely with key stakeholders, resulting in improved communication and limiting the project
Scrum
Jira
Project Management
Product Management
Atlassian Confluence
Stakeholder Management
Project Management Office
Requirement Management
Secure SDLC
ClickUp
Testing
Oladele O.
Peterborough, Canada
$30/hr
4.8
11 jobs
I am a results-driven professional with extensive experience in Operations Management, Strategy Execution, Special Project Management, Data Analytics, and Retail Sales. With globally recognized certifications—including PRINCE2 Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and ACCA—I bring structured problem-solving, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making to every project.
🔹 Key Skills:
✅ Project Management & Strategic Execution
✅ Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
✅ Data Analytics for Business Insights
✅ Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
✅ Retail & Business Operations
✅Prince2 and Project Management Training
My passion is helping organizations translate strategic direction into executable plans, track and monitor performance, and enable stakeholders to overcome blockers efficiently. Whether you need assistance with process optimization, KPI tracking, or project execution, I can support your goals with precision and impact.
Let’s connect to discuss how I can add value to your project!
Scrum
Jira
Project Management
Business Operations
Process Infographics
PRINCE2
Project Plans
Administrative Support
Communications
Management Skills
Finance & Accounting
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
ClickUp
Virtual Assistance
Debajyoti A.
Oshawa, Canada
$30/hr
5.0
52 jobs
• Visa Status - Canadian Permanent Resident holder.
• Total 10+ years in IT industry.
• Executed Roles of Scrum Master, Project Manager, Agile Coach.
• Certified in PMP, PMI-ACP,PSM1,PSPO1,AZ-104,AZ900, LSSGB,Kanban, ITIL, Hold dual bachelors degree one in Engineering and other in Physics.
• Highly skilled in Project Management and implementing Scrum framework.
• Proficient in tools like MS project, Jira, Azue Devops Board, kanban, Asana board.
• Executed IT projects in Quality Assurance Testing and Cloud implementation.
• Have in-depth knowledge in SQL, Microsoft Azure.
Agile Software Development
Project Management
Wireframing
Defect Tracking
Kanban Board
Figma
User Stories
Project Management Professional
Business Analysis
Unit Testing
Regression Testing
Azure DevOps
Kanban Methodology
ITIL
Hanna .
Calgary, Canada
$75/hr
5.0
28 jobs
I help organizations turn AI ambition into practical, responsible adoption.
I identify high-value use cases, redesign workflows, align leaders, train teams, and establish the governance and change systems needed to make AI part of everyday work. It should not become another disconnected experiment.
Many AI initiatives stall between the initial pilot and meaningful business adoption. The technology may work, but priorities remain unclear, workflows do not change, employees lack confidence, and leaders cannot see whether the investment is producing value.
I work at the intersection of AI strategy, business operations, leadership, and organizational change to close that gap.
HOW I CAN HELP
AI readiness and transformation strategy
• Assess current AI capabilities, opportunities, risks, and adoption barriers
• Identify and prioritize high-value business use cases
• Translate AI opportunities into business cases and practical roadmaps
• Define transformation outcomes, metrics, and leadership decision points
• Connect AI initiatives to strategic priorities and OKRs
AI-enabled workflow transformation
• Map existing workflows and identify valuable applications for AI
• Redesign operational, product, leadership, and delivery processes
• Embed AI and LLM tools into everyday ways of working
• Develop implementation plans, roles, operating rhythms, and success measures
• Help teams move from isolated experimentation to repeatable practices
Leadership alignment and change adoption
• Facilitate executive AI strategy and alignment workshops
• Coach leaders on AI-enabled decision-making and strategic planning
• Assess stakeholder readiness and resistance
• Create communication, training, and adoption plans
• Establish practical governance, accountability, and reinforcement mechanisms
• Help managers lead their teams through changing roles and ways of working
AI training and capability building
• Design and deliver role-based AI training for leaders, managers, product teams, operational teams, coaches, and Lean-Agile practitioners
• Build practical workshops using real business scenarios and workflows
• Teach prompt design, AI-assisted analysis, ideation, backlog refinement, and responsible AI use
• Develop hands-on labs, learning pathways, and supporting materials
• Address privacy, data protection, bias, responsible use, and human oversight
EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS
I bring 18+ years of experience leading organizational, operational, and digital transformation across technology, energy, finance, retail, construction, and professional services.
My recent AI transformation work includes:
• Advising executive teams on AI integration across leadership, product, delivery, and operational functions
• Designing AI transformation frameworks, business cases, roadmaps, governance structures, and success metrics
• Embedding AI agents and LLM tools into product, engineering, strategic planning, communication, and business workflows
• Building complete curricula for AI for Leaders, AI for Product Management, AI for Coaching, and AI for Lean-Agile
• Training 150+ leaders and practitioners in applied and responsible generative AI
• Helping AI adoption initiatives reduce administrative overhead by 30–40%
• Coaching executives on applying AI to planning, OKRs, analysis, and data-informed decisions
My broader transformation background includes complex enterprise implementations involving Workday, Dayforce, Avature, SAP, portfolio governance, operating-model design, and large-scale change enablement.
Selected transformation results include:
• Workday integration delivered three weeks early and 12% under budget, supporting 200+ users
• 55+ systems integrated during an SAP ERP transformation, with integration timelines shortened by approximately 20%
• Approximately 40% improvement in adoption and engagement through structured change enablement
• Approximately 25% reduction in time to adoption
• 30–50% reductions in operational cycle time
• 500+ professionals certified across AI, Agile, Scrum, and related practices
TOOLS AND PLATFORMS
ChatGPT | Claude | Gemini | Microsoft Copilot | GitHub Copilot | Power BI Copilot | Notion AI | Miro AI | Power Automate | Smartsheet AI
My specialty is the business and organizational side of AI transformation rather than custom model engineering. I help organizations decide where AI can create meaningful value, prepare leaders and employees, redesign the work, and build the conditions for adoption.
CREDENTIALS
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)
Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
OKR Coach
Lean Practitioner
If you are evaluating AI opportunities, preparing a rollout, building workforce capability, or struggling to move from experimentation to sustained adoption, send me a message.
Tell me where your organization is in its AI journey, who is involved, and what is preventing progress.
Scrum
Agile Project Management
Agile Software Development
Jira
Project Management
Scaled Agile Framework
Coaching
Kanban Methodology
Life Coaching
Program Management
Product Management
Human Resources Consulting
IT Project Management
Business Transformation
Digital Transformation
M Saleem S.
Saskatoon, Canada
$60/hr
5.0
4 jobs
With the help of elegantly designed project management tools & timesaving automations, I assist lean business managers in streamlining their operations, boosting productivity, & improving the working environment for their staff.
Are crucial details getting lost in the shuffle & deadlines for clients being missed?
Centrally managing your daily activities with a platform that makes collaboration simple and accountability clear can only attain harmony in your company.
Not everyone is at ease using project management technologies, & that's okay!
That's my role in this. I have 14 years of expertise in handling tasks for a variety of clientele, including small businesses to large-scale enterprise in successfully leading & delivering complex projects across diverse domains, including various businesses like Private, ONG, Public Sector, Auto & Trading.
I Can Assist You With:
• Navigating challenges & delivering effective solutions. Manage multiple projects, & tasks
• Engaging with both technical & non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensuring timely & successful project deliveries.
COMPETENCIES
• Project Management Methodologies: Expertise in Scrum, Agile, & Waterfall methodologies, adapting approaches to suit project requirements.
• Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to instill team spirit and provide effective leadership, ensuring a motivated & cohesive working environment.
• Product Backlog Mastery: Adept at gathering inputs from diverse sources: Executives, Team, Stakeholders, Customers, & Users to meticulously define & manage product backlog
• Strategic Business Orientation: Possessing a business-oriented mindset, I align projects with overarching strategic objectives, ensuring a holistic & value-driven approach.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient in leveraging data to make informed decisions, guiding projects toward success through strategic & evidence-based choices.
• Visualization for Success: Skillful in crafting roadmaps & visual representations that illuminate the path to success, fostering alignment & clarity.
• Transparent Communication Champion: Establishing team spirit through transparency & effective communication, I set common goals & promote collaborative success.
• Task Automation Advocate: Championing efficiency, I excel in automating repetitive tasks, freeing up resources for more impactful contributions.
SKILLS
Top 3: Conflict Resolution | Adaptation | Persuasion
Stakeholder Management | Analytical & Problem Solving | Business Process Optimization
Resource Planning | Enterprise Architecture | Strategy Analysis| Data Systems Expertise
• Tool Proficiency: Utilizing tools such as Jira, GitLab, Monday.com, ClickUp, Trello, Confluence, Figma, Miro,, Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, and enterprise tools such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office suite for comprehensive project management.
If you're seeking a dedicated professional with a holistic skill set & a proven track record of success, let's collaborate to turn your projects into triumphs!
Specialization: SAP Products, ORACLE EBS & Database, MS D365, ETL, Data Migration, Data Steward, Integration Projects, Master Data Governance, WebApps, Mobile Apps, SDLC Development. COTS development, Custom Implementation, Agile project methodology.
Scrum
Jira
Project Management
SAP Analytics
Gap Analysis
SAP ERP HCM
Finance
Microsoft Project
Tableau
QlikView
IT Project Management
KPI Metric Development
Team Management
Business Intelligence Software
Business Analysis
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