Sima Zarei

Product Manager

Toronto, Ontario, Canada4 yrs 9 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led 17+ AI products delivering $10M+ in business value.
  • Improved customer experience metrics significantly.
  • Expert in translating business needs into AI solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused AI Product Leader with a strong emphasis on business transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai Product ManagementData-driven Decision MakingBusiness AnalysisAgile Project ManagementProduct ManagementAgile DeliveryProject CoordinationErp ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementErp ImplementationSaas Implementation

Other Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Project ManagementData IntegrationAnalytics PlatformsERP ImplementationsBusiness Process DesignBusiness Process Re-engineeringBusiness RequirementsProduct Lifecycle ManagementElicitationBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Requirements AnalysisAgile MethodologiesMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft Dynamics 365

About

AI Product Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering data-driven products and enterprise transformation initiatives across global organizations. Proven track record of leading end-to-end AI product lifecycles—from opportunity discovery and business case development to model deployment, product rollout, and adoption. Experienced in translating complex business problems into AI-powered solutions including predictive models, generative AI applications, multi-agent workflows, and analytics platforms. Skilled at defining AI product strategy, building roadmaps, and partnering with data science and engineering teams to deliver scalable AI capabilities that improve operational performance, customer experience, and revenue outcomes.

Experience

4 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 6 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Iron mountain

AI Product Lead / Sr Business Analyst

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Ontario, Canada

  • Leading the end-to-end lifecycle of 17+ AI products, from problem discovery and product strategy through model deployment, rollout, and continuous improvement, delivering $10M+ in measurable business value.
  • Define AI product vision, roadmap, and success metrics, aligning machine learning initiatives with enterprise transformation and revenue protection goals.
  • Translate complex business problems into AI product requirements, collaborating with data scientists and engineering teams to design predictive models, generative AI solutions, and intelligent automation capabilities.
  • Delivered commercial AI models, including Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV), Customer Health Score, and Save-the-Customer models, reducing churn by 1.5% and enabling proactive customer engagement.
  • Leading development of a multi-agent AI orchestration model for collection and dispute reducing DSO by 5 days and recovering 3 FTEs to focus on strategic working-capital initiatives.
  • Led the development of a Sentiment AI model, improving customer experience metrics (CSAT +16%, CES +13%) and reducing escalations from 35% to 5%.
  • Delivered a Dispute Resolution AI model that reduced resolution time from 7 days to 2 days, improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Built the Customer 360° analytics platform, integrating global data sources to enable data-driven decision-making across revenue, customer engagement, and operations.
  • Established model feedback loops and monitoring frameworks, enabling continuous performance tracking, refinement, and measurable business impact
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AI Product ManagementData-Driven Decision Making

Westlake

Business System Specialist - BA

Aug 2023Mar 2024 · 7 mos · Hybrid

  • Led business analysis for enterprise technology initiatives, translating complex operational needs into product and system requirements.
  • Conducted process analysis and data-driven assessments to identify inefficiencies and define improvement opportunities across supply chain and operations workflows.
  • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, define solution strategies, and support the delivery of technology enhancements aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Developed project plans, requirements documentation, and analytical insights to support executive decision-making and solution implementation.

Imcd group

Service Transformation - Lead BA

Sep 2021Nov 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Americas

  • Led Agile delivery of enterprise system enhancements across Salesforce, ERP, and WMS, translating business requirements into prioritized user stories and facilitating sprint ceremonies.
  • Led a cross-border order-to-cash improvement initiative for 500+ employees across two countries, identifying inefficiencies and implementing process optimizations.
  • Delivered executive presentations to C-suite leadership, partnering with them to develop continuous improvement strategies that improved operational efficiency across the North America region.
  • Led requirements-gathering workshops with stakeholders and business teams, translating insights into user stories for the IT team.
  • Facilitated sessions to define the future state and design solutions in collaboration with IT, C-suite, and leadership teams.
  • Led the EDI integration initiative with suppliers, enabling 1,000+ monthly transactions via X12, EDIFACT, and XML standards and improving order processing accuracy and automation.
  • Performed gap analysis and impact assessments, identifying inefficiencies and defining change strategies to support large-scale process transformation initiatives.
  • Conducted market analysis and vendor benchmarking to identify best-fit solutions, leading vendor evaluation and selection to ensure financial and technical alignment before implementation.
Business Process ImprovementERP ImplementationsBusiness Process DesignBusiness Process Re-engineeringBusiness RequirementsProduct Lifecycle Management+7

Nicerp

Product Owner

Nov 2020Aug 2021 · 9 mos · Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

  • Owned product backlog, aligning feature development with business needs.
  • Conducted sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release management in Agile delivery.
  • Designed test scenarios and managed UAT execution to validate delivery against business expectations.
  • Designed comprehensive test scenarios, spearheaded testing teams, and meticulously evaluated test results, providing valuable feedback to the development teams
  • Quality Auditing experience in WMS and HandHeld or Mobile Data Collection device
  • Effectively interpreted and analyzed the functional and operational requirements and converted them into solutions and designs
  • Served as the primary point of contact between the customers and the development team in the event of errors or omissions in the systems
  • Provided comprehensive ERP training and technical support to both SMEs and Managers to ensure smooth and efficient system transition
  • Analyzed, planned, and mapped data migration activities during the transition from the current state to the future state
  • Designed test scenarios and led the testing team for UAT when applications or changes were deployed
Business Process DesignBusiness Process Re-engineeringProduct Lifecycle ManagementElicitationRequirements AnalysisProduct Management+1

Eccgroup

Project Coordinator

Mar 2019Aug 2019 · 5 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Monitored project progress, handled hurdles and delays with precision that hinder project deadlines and ensured project success
  • Coordinated project management activities, resources, equipment and information
  • Provided management with analysis reports on risks and opportunities, project material estimates and manpower needs
  • Reported recorded revenue and costs and provided profit and loss reports on a monthly basis
Business Process ImprovementProject Coordination

Iran yasa tire & tube

ERP Product Owner

Mar 2016May 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Iran

  • Owned and executed the strategic roadmap for a multi-division ERP rollout, aligning cross-functional business needs with scalable technical solutions.
  • Led workshops to distill complex requirements into prioritized features, ensured seamless data migration, and drove continuous process improvements that enhanced organizational efficiency
  • Developed and communicated the product vision to executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives
  • Established KPIs to measure ERP adoption and business impact
Business Process ImprovementBusiness Process DesignBusiness Process Re-engineeringBusiness RequirementsProduct Lifecycle ManagementElicitation+4

Atlas tensile structure company

Business System Analyst | Digital Transformation

Mar 2016Jul 2016 · 4 mos · Tehran, Iran

  • Configured ERP integrations, built workflows, and customized client implementations.
  • Delivered product demos and incorporated client feedback into product enhancements.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for developers and users, bridging the gap between tech and business.
Business Process ImprovementBusiness Process DesignBusiness Process Re-engineeringBusiness RequirementsElicitationProject Management+3

همكاران سيستم | system group

SaaS Business Analyst/Consultant

May 2014Mar 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos · Tehran Province, Iran

  • Analyzed business requirements and translated them into functional specifications for development teams
  • Developed process maps to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements for operational workflows
  • Documented requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, sprint goals, and test results to maintain alignment and traceability across the team.
  • Prepared & presented software demos for clients and reported feedback from clients & their requirements to software developers to be customized for client consumption
  • Facilitated cross-functional workshops across ERP, CRM, WMS, and reporting platforms, aligning stakeholders and prioritizing features that drove specific system improvements
Business Process ImprovementBusiness Process DesignBusiness Process Re-engineeringBusiness RequirementsElicitationProject Management+3

Education

University of Toronto

Data Analytics

Dec 2020Jun 2021

Islamic Azad University

Master's degree — Industrial Engineering System Analysis and Planning

Jan 2014Jun 2016

Islamic Azad University

Bachelor's degree

Jan 2009Jan 2013

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