Reza Azimi
Product Manager / Business Developer

Phone: Skype | Email: ra3320w@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reza-azimi-b38780192/

Summary Statement

Over Two years of experience in Product management within IOT, IT and Manufacturing industries.
Successfully Planned and Led teams to achieve milestones, resulting in development of products from the ground up.

Work Experience

Founder and Product Manager, Startup Company
Jan 2021 – Sep 2022

• Founded and conceptualized a startup focused on designing and developing a new platform for IoT devices.
• Led product management efforts, overseeing system design, electronics development, and production processes.
• Successfully managed supplier and partner relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of components.
• Collaborated with software engineering team to provide guidance for software development.
• Plan the design and product based on the market and customer needs
• Research and development for better quality and faster production speed
  Negotiating with different Investors, customers and administered contracts for B2B partnerships
• Market planning and strategies for approaching customers; product and brand awareness
• Applying CSR and public relation strategies to maintaining the Brand’s face and fame

• Smartyto products [1]: Oversaw the entire production process, coordinating efforts between application, server-side, electronics, and manufacturing teams
   
• Cloudyto product [2]: Managed the software engineering team in developing both back-end and front-end applications
  
• Rayanyto product [3]: Directed the manufacturing team in designing and optimizing the production process
  
  
• [1] Smartyto is a platform for Smart homes and farms
  [2] Cloudyto is an IaaS Product providing on-site servers to clients
  [3] Rayanyto is a Linux Laptop designed for students and programmers
  *Note all these products were developed in different times
• * Sep 2022 – Sep 2024: Career break for immigration process, full-time business studies, and professional development

GitHub

Tech Research and Social Media Marketing @ AzimMedia
Apr 2020 – Jan 2021

• Plan the design and product based on the market and customer needs
• Research and development for better quality and faster production speed
  Negotiating with different Investors, customers and administered contracts for B2B partnerships
• Market planning and strategies for approaching customers; product and brand awareness
• Applying CSR and public relation strategies to maintaining the Brand’s face and fame

Marketing and Business Development @ Dafineh
Apr 2019 – Mar 2020

• Maintaining Public Relationship and CSR, maintained and increased the number of customers
• Conducted new Customer service strategies and developed the procedures for more shopping satisfaction
• Critically transformed and pivoted the business strategies due to Covid-19 lead to maintaining the sales and customer reach in the recession and pandemic. Initiated and developed the “We’ll be there” service for customers to keep the sales high and customers safe, Increase Sales by 240% in 1 year.
• Researched the market and competitors for developing the products and services.

Customer Service and Sales consultant @ Dafineh
Dec 2018 – Apr 2019

• Negotiated with businesses for partnership and Individual segment marketing for high-end customers, also modified contracts for B2B and customized sales.
• Conducted Pricing strategies and promotions for better competition and hitting financial milestones.
• Presented products and consulted customers for different services. Post Purchase customer support, services and following up to customers to maintaining the loyalty and relationship.
• Administered Social media marketing and customer service for better reach and engagement. Also created contents based on the trends of the market correlated to competitors

Education

Business Fundamentals Associate Certificate, British Columbia Institute Of Technology (BCIT)

Field of Study: Business Management
September 2023 – Aug 2024 (Vancouver)

Key Courses:

• Macroeconomics
• Marketing
• Effective Presentation
• Business Communication
• Organizational behaviour

Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Azad University (IAU)

Field of Study: Software Engineering
September 2017 – Aug 2021

Key Courses:

• Web Development
• Database Management Systems
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Software Engineering Principles
• Cloud Computing

Additional Sections

• Interests:
  • Car Industry: Fascinated by the advancements and innovations in the automotive sector.
  • Rockets and Space: Intrigued by the exploration of space and the development of rocket technology.
  • Physics: Enthusiastic about the fundamental principles that govern the universe.
    IoT (Internet of Things): Passionate about the seamless integration of devices and systems, unlocking the potential for smarter, more connected solutions.
  • Mechatronics: Enthralled by the synergy of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems, pushing the boundaries of automation and innovation.
    
    
• Skills:
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Curiosity and continuous learning
  • Roadmap planning
  • Ownership mentality
  • Feature Prioritization and backlog management
  • Trend Analysis and forecasting
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • Basic Ui/UX Principles
  • Fundamentals Python
  • Fundamentals C++
  • Server administration
  • MS Office