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Vasim Shaikh

Vasim Shaikh

Dubai

Summary

A dynamic and innovative Operations Leader with extensive experience in SaaS product delivery, project management, and operational strategy within fast-paced environments. Proven expertise in overseeing end-to-end delivery processes, from project initiation to deployment, including onboarding new clients and ensuring smooth software adoption. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing resources, and implementing QA testing frameworks to enhance product reliability. Adept at driving process improvements, managing risks, and fostering strong client and team relationships across diverse cultural contexts.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Operations & Customer Success

Digybite
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with Product Managers to allocate resources effectively for bug resolutions and enhancements, contributing to a 20% increase in product development efficiency. Played a pivotal role in aligning resource allocation with product roadmaps, leading to the successful launch of 5 major SaaS product updates and a 30% reduction in critical bug resolution times.
  • Led the deployment of critical SaaS products, ensuring seamless integration and adoption by new clients contributing to 7x customer growth and 5x revenue growth. Enhanced Customer NPS significantly, reflecting success in aligning delivery services with customer expectations.
  • Enhanced Customer NPS from -10 to +67 within a quarter, ensuring a 95% retention rate MoM.
  • Utilized data analysis to guide logistics optimizations, closely aligning with financial and strategic planning to improve cost-to-serve metrics and service levels.

Rider Experience & Operations Manager

Delivery Hero / Talabat
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Strategized rider experience improvements, reducing churn from 15% to 2% and onboarding TAT by 50%.
  • Achieved staffing efficiency of 99% and legal compliance by establishing robust onboarding processes.
  • Fostered high Rider NPS Score of +32, a testament to optimized last-mile customer experiences.
  • Strategized and led last-mile customer experience metrics (on-time delivery, customer complaints%), cost metrics (drop rate, CPO, etc.), and rider experience (onboarding, acquisition & 3PL management) for the UAE.
  • Collaborated closely with central product teams to test and roll out new features that improve the logistics systems and reporting.
  • Engaged with a number of functions across the business - policy, communications, product, marketing, legal, and customer support in order to launch rider-customer centric initiatives.

Retail Operations Manager

Dyson
03.2016 - 02.2020
  • Drive operational excellence, increasing store profitability by 30% through cost-saving initiatives.
  • Implement a global "Operational Blueprint" for new store openings, focusing on customer-centricity.

Retail Store Manager

Boots Pharmacy
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Lead operational strategies to meet sales targets, enhancing customer retention by 45% regionally.

Education

MBA - International Business

University of Western Australia (UWA)
Perth
03.2026

Data Analysis And Presentation Skills -

PwC Middle East
Dubai
04.2024

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute
UAE
03.2024

Data Analytics Professional Certificate -

Google
UAE
07.2022

Level 5 in Strategic Learning & Development -

CIPD
UAE
04.2022

B.Eng - Electronic And Communications

London Metropolitan University
London
09.2012

Skills

  • SaaS Project Management
  • Client Onboarding and Adoption
  • Quality Assurance and Testing
  • Resource Planning and Optimization
  • Process Improvement
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Risk Management and Compliance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Cultural Adaptability and Mobility
  • Start-up/Tech Environment Adaptability

Accomplishments

  • Project Leadership in SaaS Delivery: Spearheaded the end-to-end delivery process of SaaS products at Digybite, successfully managing project scopes, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
  • Operational Excellence & Client Onboarding: Pioneered a client onboarding framework that reduced time-to-value by 40%, enhancing client satisfaction and product adoption rates.
  • QA Process Implementation: Established QA testing processes that led to a 30% improvement in product reliability and customer satisfaction by identifying and rectifying defects ahead of deployments.
  • Resource Optimization: Implemented resource planning strategies that increased team efficiency by 25% and reduced operational costs by 15% without compromising SLA compliance.
  • Process Improvement & Automation: Initiated workflow automation tools that streamlined operations, reducing manual processing time by 50% and significantly increasing team productivity.
  • Risk Management & Compliance: Developed risk management policies that mitigated potential compliance issues, ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations and industry best practices.

Additional Information

  • Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel, R, Tableau, Looker Studio, G Suite, Confluence, JIRA Project Management, Click Up, Asana, HubSpot,
  • Travel History: 25 and Counting

Timeline

Head of Operations & Customer Success

Digybite
07.2023 - Current

Rider Experience & Operations Manager

Delivery Hero / Talabat
03.2021 - 06.2023

Retail Operations Manager

Dyson
03.2016 - 02.2020

Retail Store Manager

Boots Pharmacy
09.2012 - 05.2016

MBA - International Business

University of Western Australia (UWA)

Data Analysis And Presentation Skills -

PwC Middle East

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute

Data Analytics Professional Certificate -

Google

Level 5 in Strategic Learning & Development -

CIPD

B.Eng - Electronic And Communications

London Metropolitan University
Vasim Shaikh