Shiraz Ansari

Product Manager

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates15 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over a decade in technology and product management.
Led successful product launches for innovative startups.
Expert in go-to-market strategies and user-centered solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager with expertise in SaaS and digital solutions for B2C markets.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct Strategy & RoadmappingGo-to-market StrategyMonetizationSoftware Quality

Other Skills

Product DiscoveryDigital SolutionsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital StrategyUser Experience (UX)Market ResearchUser BehaviorBusiness RequirementsPresentationsCross-Functional LeadershipA/B TestingTest CasesAutomationManual qaIntegration Testing

About

Dubai residential visa holder. With over a decade of experience in technology and product management, I focus on delivering impactful, user centered solutions. Currently, as a Product Manager at Freelance, I specialize in product discovery and go-to-market strategies for innovative startups. Passionate about empowering teams and fostering trust, I aim to create digital tools that resonate with global audiences, achieving strong adoption in diverse markets like the GCC. Leading projects such as Rustic AI, an AI-driven design editor, and Pet Airbnb, a pet boarding marketplace, I work to deliver tailored digital solutions. My role involves driving product vision, developing market strategies, and ensuring seamless execution. Collaborating across engineering, UX, and business teams, I strive to optimize user experiences and create scalable, impactful products.

Experience

15 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

4 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 11 mos

Current Experience

Freelance

Freelance - Product Manager

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Remote

Drove product vision and execution for early-stage startups, focusing on innovative digital solutions.
Led product management for Rustic AI, launching an AI-powered design editor that competes with Canva.
Currently developing Pet Airbnb, a pet boarding marketplace, emphasizing trust and community for pet parents.
Specialized in product discovery and go-to-market strategies, achieving strong user adoption in GCC and global markets.

Product ManagementProduct DiscoveryGo-to-Market StrategyDigital SolutionsProduct Strategy & Roadmapping

Glance

2 roles

Associate Product Manager

Jul 2020 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Associate Product Manager

Oct 2019 – Feb 2024 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Product managed Gaming, Live streaming product, lead expansion to new partners and new geographies; spearheaded persona building research
1. Successfully managed OEM ( Xiaomi, Moto, Sharp, Sony) product deliveries and cultivated relationships with Japanese clients, leading to expanded partnerships in new markets collaboration with Telco partner SoftBank.
2. Pioneered new ad inventories and enhanced ad experiences for brands, resulting in increased revenue streams.
3. Innovated a cross platform monetization product, generating $10K DRR (Daily revenue rate)
4. Collaborated closely with engagement, deliveries, solutions, sales, UX and engineering teams to ensure project success.
5. Optimized OCI monetization to achieve a 10% CVR (Conversion Rate).
6. Developed & implemented debugging tools, streamlining root cause analysis.
7. Established efficient process for onboarding, sprint planning and knowledge transfer various pods.
8. Managed monetization tracks for prominent OEMs including Oppo, RealMe, Samsung, Xiaomi, Japan-Sharp, Moto, Xiaomi, Sony.

PresentationsDigital StrategyCross-Functional LeadershipMonetizationProduct Management

Inmobi

Lead SDET

Jan 2013 – Oct 2019 · 6 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Managed a team of 5-6 members, overseeing SDK releases and demonstrating deep product understanding.
Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to sign off multiple android lockscreen app features.
Automated rest APIs to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
. RMQA, publishers adapter/plugin testing.
. Understand Adtech inside out.
. Jenkins pipeline setup.

A/B TestingTest CasesAutomationSoftware QualityProduct Management