Core memeber @ iPIP

Hello, I’m Zeeshan Khan

I am a results-driven engineering and technology leader with over 22+ years of comprehensive experience in software development, architecture, project management, and customer engagement, specializing in high-performance enterprise and SaaS solutions. I excel at leading and scaling global, cross-functional teams and implementing Agile/DevOps models to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, spearheading the adoption of AI technologies within the software and data engineering department.
My background spans data science products, telecommunications, and SaaS transformation across companies like Creme Global, Simply Workflow, and Ericsson.

Experience

Head of Software & Data Engineering @ Creme Global Jan 2019 – Current

  • Leading five teams (Backend/Frontend/QA/Infrastructure & Data Engineering) in an Agile environment.
  • Developing data science products for various sectors using highly scalable AWS Cloud infrastructure (EC2/Elastic Beans/S3).
  • Devised and improved processes, including Requirement gathering, Delivery Planning Matrix, Sprint planning, Backlog grooming, and release management.

CTO/Head Of Engineering @ Simply Workflow July 2017 to Jan 2019

  • Solely responsible for laying the foundation/structure/processes, including Agile
    processes, DevOps model, Testing Strategy, and cloud transformation.
  • Transformed on-premise solution to SaaS using Microsoft Azure and successfully
    migrated the customers within the utility sector.
  • Full Devops experience (Jenkins, automated builds, continuous integration and release using Ansible).

Product Line Maintenance @ Ericsson Ireland June 2016 to July 2017

  • Led 25 cross functional teams focusing on incident management.
  • Ensured projects passed key milestones: RFA (Ready for Availability), RFS (Ready for Service), to GA (General Availability) for all customers.

Customer Support – Readiness Manager @ Ericsson Ireland 2014 to 2016

  • Managed and liaised with internal stakeholders to deliver the Ramp-up detailed Plan for 100+ engineers.

Customer Support Team Leader @ Ericsson Ireland 2012 to 2014

  • Led 30+ engineers distributed across India, Ireland, and Mexico.
  •  Worked on projects to rollout 3G and 4G services for AT&T/TMO/Verizon (USA) and O2/Vodafone (UK/Ireland).

Lead/Principal Developer @ Ericsson Ireland 2005 to 2012

  • Principal Developer/Architect – Monitoring Tools: Developed automation tool, automating 70.59% test cases and saving 10 MSEK per quarter.

Software Engineer / QA Engineer @ Co|Create Software GmbH, Germany 2004 to 2005

  • Developed regression testing test cases for One Space Designer Drafting & Modelling software using LISP.
  • Built innovative reporting software to automate the regression testing results.

E-Commerce Engineer/Support Advisor @ Argos Direct UK – 2003 – 2004

  • Worked as an E-Commerce Engineer/Support Advisor in IT division.

Worked as an E-Commerce Engineer/Support Advisor in IT division.

  • Java Developer/Network Administrator.
  • Involved in Mobile Agent Research and Development of Mobile

Software Tester @ ITIM Associates – 1999-1999

  • Software Testing.

Education

  • MSc in Technology & Innovation Management – Dublin Institute of Technology
  • MSc in Computer Science – Staffordshire University
  • BS in Computer Engineering (Hons) – Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology

Certifications:

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP 5.0).

Project Management Skills:

  • Certified from CEB for Line/Technical Project Management,