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Project Management Software

Are you striving to navigate the Product Management landscape and move forward in your career? Your search ends here. With a decade of experience in guiding tech startups and software businesses, I am here to provide you with personalized 1:1 mentorship that can elevate your career to new heights.In our tailored mentorship sessions, you'll receive:<ul> <li>Expert insights into Product Management strategies and best practices</li> <li>Actionable steps tailored to your unique career path</li> <li>Guidance on navigating tech ecosystems and startup environments</li> <li>Strategies for relentless execution and constant experimentation</li></ul>Imagine having a seasoned professional by your side, helping you overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Together, we can identify the steps needed to move forward in your PM career, ensuring that your ideas don't just remain ideas—they become reality.My passion lies in solving problems through technology, and I bring that same drive to mentoring. I've helped founders and leaders bring various products to life, and now, I’m dedicated to sharing my knowledge and experiences with you.Let’s leverage the power of hands-on, personalized mentorship to unlock your full potential and pave your path to success in Product Management.Book your 1:1 mentorship session today and step into a future brimming with professional growth and achievement.“Standing on the shoulders of giants—every next generation has advantages that the previous didn’t. Let’s make sure you have those advantages.” – Saqib TahirInvest in yourself, and let me guide you through the intricate world of Product Management. Your journey to excellence starts now.

I am a big proponent of making success in Pakistan while being in Pakistan.The challenges faced by low income regions are quite similar.I believe I can be your guide to success on your vocational journey. Use Code for 100% off: ppp100offOnly applicable if you are from a low income region. You can check out my full initiative here: <a href="https://sknexus.com/the-wandering-pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sknexus.com/the-wandering-pro/</a> Join the drive at: <a href="https://sknexus.com/discord/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sknexus.com/discord/</a> I am a Writer, Podcaster, and Product Manager. My professional background is rooted in working closely with tech startups and software businesses for over a decade. Helping founders and leaders deliver products, big and small,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01e42b7b9b54e00d0d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">across a wide variety of categories.</a> See, at the heart of it –&nbsp;I love solving problems for people using tech.It doesn’t get simpler than that. I am known for constant experimentation and relentless execution.If I have an idea, it better have a .com at the end of it within the month. <a href="https://sknexus.com/nexus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I started writing my blog</a>&nbsp;in 2018 where I talked about the latest trends in tech. As time went by, I gained more experience, so I expanded to other formats. I wanted to share my experiences in an easy to understand format for anyone looking for guidance or just another perspective. There is a thing about ‘standing on the shoulders of giants’Every next generation has advantages that the previous didn’t.And I hope I can offer you some advantages along the way.

Career Coaching - For Professionals in Tech/IT

Feeling overwhelmed with ideas but not sure which one to pursue? Ready to turn your innovative concepts into a viable product? Book a Product Ideation Call with me and let's unlock your true potential!With over a decade of experience working with tech startups and software businesses, I have honed the ability to transform raw ideas into actionable plans. In this quick discovery session, we'll dive deep to:<ul> <li>Understand Your Vision: Gain clarity on your goals and aspirations</li> <li>Identify Key Problems: Pinpoint the challenges holding you back</li> <li>Generate Innovative Solutions: Brainstorm actionable ideas using the latest trends and technologies</li> <li>Create an Action Plan: Outline the steps you need to take to bring your product to life</li></ul>Imagine having a clear, strategic plan that bridges the gap between your ideas and their execution. I'm passionate about solving problems with tech, and my relentless drive for experimentation ensures that we don't just talk — we execute.The next gen always stands on the shoulders of giants, gaining from the knowledge passed down. Let me be a part of your journey and help you navigate the complex tech landscape.Don't wait any longer. Schedule your Product Ideation Call today and take the first step towards transforming your ideas into reality."Saqib’s insight and practical approach were essential in guiding us through our early stages. His ability to turn complex ideas into workable solutions is unparalleled." - TestimonialInvest in your vision and let's build something great together.

"We did over $300K in sales and Saqib was a big part of it." - And that is the kind of return you can see with addition of just one resource with the right skills. Here's the thingMost Design / Development Agencies and Software Houses don't see light beyond 5 years. Why? What pains them?🏷️ Client Acquisition: Tough to find new clients, leading to inconsistent revenue.💰Referral Systems: Lack of referrals results in lost leads.🎯Niche Focus: No niche makes differentiation hard.✨Value Proposition: Difficulty conveying value limits pricing.⚙️Operational Costs: Rising costs threaten profitability.👨‍👨Talent Scalability: Scaling talent leads to delays.✅Project Management: Poor management causes missed deadlines.📞Communication Gaps: Miscommunication leads to project failures......list goes on Having scaled over a dozen agencies beyond 200K USD ARR- I help agencies achieve sustainable growth and success I worked at the face of service delivery for over 5 years. On everything related to Strategy, Planning, Execution, Launch, and Growth. Having successfully managed over 200 software projects personally at the helm, I bring hands-on experience and deep industry insights that set me apart from typical consultancy offerings. I will help you in 3 ways1 - Revenue EnhancementI implement strategies that directly impact your bottom line, ensuring that every project contributes to your financial health. 2 - Process OptimizationBy analyzing and refining your workflows, I help you eliminate inefficiencies, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance productivity across your teams. 3 - Operational ExcellenceI provide the tools and frameworks necessary for agile project management, enabling your agency to adapt quickly to market changes while maintaining high-quality service delivery. My approach has led to significant improvements for my clients, including:- Increased Client Satisfaction: A 100% satisfaction score from long-term clients reflects my commitment to delivering exceptional results. Check my reviews below.- Streamlined Operations: My clients report reduced execution times and improved resource management, allowing them to focus on growth.- Market-Ready Products: I specialize in helping agencies achieve product-market fit, ensuring that their offerings resonate with their target audience. As someone with a decade of delivering successful projects along with hands-on experience of 10,000+ hours in IT, Software Development, and SaaS -Let me help you NOT be just another Agency that burns out.Book a Call today!

Dev Agency Consultancy

Learn more: <a href="https://saqibtahir.com/consultancy-can-be-the-answer-for-early-stage-startup-founders/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://saqibtahir.com/consultancy-can-be-the-answer-for-early-stage-startup-founders/</a> "He partnered with our existing product team to plot our process and identified gaps and solutions. Saqib took on every aspect of our process that he could to contribute and grow. We wouldn't have made the progress we have without his knowledge and leadership." Till you reach a Product or Services Market FitYou are probably holding off on hiring a full-time specialist Guess what that leaves you with?🕳️ Gaps in your Product Ideation &amp; Development💢 No help with planning the next steps for your venture🤦‍♀️ Mismanagement of resources leading to slow execution💀 And lastly - Loss of countless hours away from your duties as a Founder (Don't worry, this is all handwritten, don't need gpt here) With a decade of delivering successful projects along with hands-on experience of 10,000+ hours in IT, Software Development, and SaaS -I help founders focus on foundationsLet's talk As your business matures, you need someone to come in and wear all the hats.You need someone who knows enough about “everything”You need the “get job done” mentality in your teamYou need someone who adapts to “how you work” I provide Product Management services helping Founders - like you- get to execution faster than before ⚡ One 60 minute call can save you hours of blockers. I work with:👨‍🏫 Startup FoundersHelping you wear fewer hats. You work the business and I work the Product -- Ideation &amp; Discovery- Research and Planning- Product Documentation- Resource Planning- GTM Strategy 👨‍💻 Agency OwnersHelping you focus on what matters, sales &amp; retention. Let me handle -- Client Management- Dev &amp; Design Execution- Project Management- Process Improvement- Business Development 📣 Business LeadersImplementing decisions need broader experience. I’ll help you with -- SOPs &amp; Process Optimization- Resource &amp; Utilization Plans- OKR/KPI Implementation- PNL Setup &amp; Optimization- Online Presence Expansion Services:🚀 Startup Accelerator -UI/UX and Tech DiscoveryUser Flows MappingMarket UnderstandingUSP and Feature PrioritizationDev Planning Documentation 🗺️ Product Strategy -Pre/Post PMF StrategyFeature Mapping &amp; ValidationCompetitive PositioningFeedback Loops IntegrationRoadmap Development 🔍 Product Discovery -Business UnderstandingUser UnderstandingMarket UnderstandingTech UnderstandingExecution Strategy 🏪 Market Research -Benchmark Competitor ResearchMarket &amp; Product PositioningMarketing StrategyProduct Elevator PitchFoundational GTM Plan 🔧 Product Dev Plan -Epics/Modules SetupUser Flows StructureInformation ArchitectureFeature PrioritizationTeam Needs Breakdown 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Agency Toolkit -Dev/Design SOPsOnboarding FlowsTeam Management ProcessTools &amp; Tech Admin SetupOperational Optimizations Here’s what tools I can vouch proficiency with at a PM role level:Project Management/Task ManagementTrello - for small teams and basic scopes of projects/engagementsMonday, Clickup, and Asana - for cross functional teamsBasecamp - for client facing companiesJira - for complex software development companies Analytics toolsGoogle Suite - Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Looker Studio, FirebaseMixpanel, Pendo, Amplitude - For Product experience and user behavior analyticsAhrefs, Moz, and Ubersuggest - For SEO, Writing, Keyword and Performance research No Code/Low Code ToolsWordPress - for low impact web projectsWix and Squarespace - for ease of use focused clientsWebflow - for design and customization focused clientsBubble.io and Crowdbotics - for prototyping appsBizagi - for low code automation flows Design &amp; Discovery ToolsMiro - for brainstorming ideasFigma - for all UI/UX needsCanva - for quick designs Enterprise ToolsSalesforce, Hubspot, Zoho, Pipedrive - experience in all common CRMsSlack, Teams, Zoom, Meet, Discord - all communication toolsGoogle Workspace and Office 365WpEngine, Godaddy, Namecheap, Siteground - for basic hosting needsAWS and Azure - for complex hosting needsVercel - for prototype hosting

Startup Founder Advisory

Are you an aspiring startup founder, tech enthusiast, or business leader looking to turn your big idea into reality? I'm Saqib Tahir, and with over a decade of hands-on experience in the tech world, I'm here to guide you through the maze of product development and business strategy.Tech/Product Business Consultancy is your gateway to tailored insights and robust strategies for growing your tech venture. Whether you're in the initial stages of ideation or looking to scale, my consultancy service offers:<ul> <li>Personalized Advice: Get customized solutions to specific challenges you're facing in your business.</li> <li>Innovative Strategies: Benefit from constant experimentation and relentless execution principles that have proven successful in the tech industry.</li> <li>Market Trends Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends and industry advancements.</li> <li>Hands-On Guidance: Navigate product development and business strategy with actionable and practical advice.</li></ul>Imagine having a dedicated expert who loves problem-solving as much as you do, someone who's continually experimenting and ready to share the latest advancements—an advantage the previous generation didn’t have."Every next generation stands on the shoulders of giants." Let me be the giant on whose shoulders you stand to achieve unparalleled success in your tech journey.Ready to unlock the full potential of your tech business? Schedule your Tech/Product Business Consultancy session today and transform your ideas into functioning realities. Let's build something extraordinary together.For more resources and insights, explore my work at the various platforms:<ul> <li>Product Management Services: Everything you need to get from 0 to 1 as an early-stage startup. Visit: saqibtahir.com/services</li> <li>Tech Made Fun: Accessible tech content for the Pakistani audience. Visit: sknexus.com/tmf</li> <li>The Wandering Pro: Experience-based insights into upskilling in Pakistan. Visit: sknexus.com/twp</li> <li>Nexus: Knowledge on tech and career landscape from my perspective. Visit: sknexus.com/nexus</li> <li>Career & Business Resources: Tools and templates to upskill as a professional or a small business owner. Visit: sknexus.com/resources</li> <li>The Rift: Easy to grasp tech and business explainers. Visit: therift.news</li></ul>Contact me at hello@saqibtahir.com to start the conversation, and visit my bio at bio.saqibtahir.com to explore everything I've ever done.

"Every winning team has a "Most Valuable Player", and Saqib is that MVP. Leaving a job in his hand is to forget worrying about its success - you will have the certainty that Saqib will do his best to deliver the best results." Hardest part of launching an idea?Knowing where to start? Here's what you need for a successful product:- A team capable of delivering - on time and with quality- A product that just works- and lastly, a market, healthy for growth and scalability There you have it - a Product Market fit.But you may ask? How does one get started on it? You've come to the right place.As someone with a decade of delivering successful projects along with hands-on experience of 10,000+ hours in IT, Software Development, and SaaS -I help great People build greater Products Having been in the industry for a while now and running coaching and consulting groups - I have access to the right resources for your business. As part of this engagement, I bring my expertise to you in a consultancy capacity. I specialize in providing Software Development support for Software Platforms, Apps, and Web-Apps; with a keen focus on Custom CRM/ERP, QSR, e-Commerce, Fintech, and HealthTech/Telemed. As a career Product Manager I have the opportunity to work as the conduit between these various projects in multiple fields enabling me to be a good all-rounder for any relevant engagement. That is exactly what makes me a good fit for most people looking for a Software Development Consultant. Finding like minded individuals can be a tough hunt, my job here is to make you feel familiar with what I do best. So What Can I Help With?✔️ Support agile or waterfall Software projects✔️ Develop scalable Product road-maps✔️ Manage client communication proactively✔️ Hire the right design and development resources✔️ Coordinate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders✔️ Document products and projects thoroughly✔️ Create effective Agile-based user stories and/or development instructions✔️ Execute process-driven frameworks with popular PM tools✔️ Solidify strategies for Marketing (Copywriting, Content, SEO, and PPC)✔️ Research domains, notably UI, UX, user persona development, and branding Here is a summary of projects I have consulted on that I will be more than happy to discuss in detail over a call.⭐ Project: Custom CRM with EMR functionality⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: Django/Next.JS, GCP, SalesForce, Pathify, Jotform, HIPAA Compliance ⭐ Project: Healthcare Service Platform⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: Custom WordPress implementation, Dedicated Healthcare/Community/Admin panels, Complex Gravity Form integration ⭐ Project: Parcel Delivery Platform⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: Custom Quote Calculation based on Geofenced data, Supported multiple delivery types (A to B, Wait and Drop, Multipoint Dropoffs) Mapbox API Integration, Gravity Form integration for quotations, Stripe auto invoicing integration ⭐ Project: Talent Show Platform⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: Custom Angular-based WebApp, Multi account setup for families of exhibitors, Show series setup for hosts, Intricate point system and payout calculation, Live attendance management ⭐ Project: Itinerary Marketplace⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: Custom React-based WebApp, Strapi open source backend integration for CMS, marketplace setup for buyers/sellers/admin, filtering and categorization algorithms ⭐ Project: QSR Front End Revamp Project⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: OLO Online Ordering Sytem, Punchh Reward Points System, WPEngine, AWS, Azure, React ⭐ Project: QSR Mobile App⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: Revel POS System, iOS Native App, Android Native App, WorldPay Payments ⭐ Project: Food Delivery Aggregator Platform⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: Native iOS App, Native Android App, React Native Restaurant App, Custom Rewards and Loyalty Program, e-Currency Implementation, Marketplace Payment Setup ⭐ Project: eCommerce App⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: Native iOS App, Native Android App, Store Management Platform, Split and Multi Payment Options ⭐ Project: HIPAA Compliant Telehealth Certification Service⭐ Key Integrations/Tech: HIPAA Telehealth Function, Payments Marketplace, Encrypted Data Sharing, Scheduling Tool, Pre and Post Paymentsless

General Tech Consultancy

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Starter Kit – Software Development Agency

Learn More:&nbsp;<a href="https://sknexus.com/project-requirment-document-template-for-agencies-and-freelancers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sknexus.com/project-requirment-document-template-for-agencies-and-freelancers/</a>Video Guide:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJaGZT-ZnIw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJaGZT-ZnIw</a> If you have any issues with your unlock kindly email <a href="mailto:hello@saqibtahir.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px;">hello@saqibtahir.com</a>

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Project Spec Documentation for Web Agencies

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Understand the Market, Launch With Impact

Market Research and Comp Analysis Guide

I am a Product Consultant, Writer, and Podcaster.

My professional background is rooted in working closely with tech startups and software businesses.
I help founders and owners deliver products and projects, big and small, across a wide variety of categories.

See, at the heart of it – I love solving problems for people using tech.
It doesn’t get simpler than that.
I am known for consistent experimentation, ruthless prioritization, and relentless execution.

If I have an idea, it better have a .com at the end of it within the month.

There is a thing about ‘standing on the shoulders of giants’
Every next generation has advantages that the previous didn’t.
And I hope I can offer you some advantages along the way.

Having closely worked with aspects of strategy, planning, execution, launch, and growth of both products and businesses.

I help great People build greater Products.

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With a decade of delivering successful projects along with hands-on experience of 10,000+ hours in IT, Software Development, and SaaS -
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