Nishla S.
Tekkon Team Profile
Nishla S.
Project Manager
Seasoned Project Manager with 9+ years of experience driving successful software and digital product initiatives. Adept at bridging business goals with technical execution, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, stakeholder management, and strategic planning, with a proven track record of delivering scalable, user-focused solutions. Committed to fostering collaboration, optimizing processes, and ensuring business objectives are achieved with measurable impact.
Work Experiance
Artificial Intelligence & Workflow Automation
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[ April 2026 – Present ]
Implementation Lead
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AI and automation projects for SME clients, from discovery and planning through implementation and handover.
- Develop project roadmaps, define priorities, and ensure alignment between clients, technical teams, and key stakeholders.
- Lead client discovery sessions to understand business challenges, gather requirements, and translate them into practical technical solutions.
- Deliver a South Australian Government engagement with SWSA Australia, redesigning three different process models to improve efficiency and project impact.
- Lead the technical team in developing a client-facing digital hub, overseeing planning, execution, and successful delivery.
- Manage project scope, timelines, stakeholder communication, and delivery outcomes while ensuring solutions meet client requirements and business objectives.
The Healthcare Infrastructure
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[ Apr 2022 – Nov 2025 ]
Technical Product Owner
- Owned the end-to-end product lifecycle, from vision and roadmap creation to delivery and release.
- Translated complex business and technical requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Managed and prioritized the product backlog to maximize customer value and business outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with engineering, QA, UX, and leadership teams to ensure timely, high-quality releases.
- Acted as the primary liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, improving clarity and alignment.
- Supported Agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) in a SAFe environment.
LegalTech & Digital Legal Services
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[ May 2018 – March 2022 ]
Tech Team Lead
- Led the development of scalable legal-tech web applications using the JavaScript stack.
- Designed and implemented maintainable, high-performance frontend architectures.
- Collaborated closely with product and design teams to drive UX decisions and feature documentation.
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, removed blockers, and mentored junior and mid-level developers.
- Ensured high code quality through rigorous code reviews and adherence to best practices.
Women Leaders in Technology (WLiT)
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[ June 2017 – Feb 2023 ]
Program Manager
- Served as Tech Instructor for WLiT Bootcamps (2017–2018), teaching JavaScript and web fundamentals.
- Led the technical team for the annual 9-month fellowship program (2019 onward), guiding projects from ideation to prototype.
- Designed curriculum, mentorship structures, and internship pipelines to ensure participant success.
- Managed cross-functional tech teams and supported fellows in delivering impactful projects.
- Contributed to organizational strategy, promoting women’s inclusion and leadership in technology.
OnlineLlearning Platform
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[ July 2017 – April 2018 ]
JavaScript Engineer
- Developed full-stack solutions for KYC Nepal and Edushala (online learning platform) using JavaScript technologies.
- Built responsive and user-friendly web interfaces, improving usability and engagement.
- Implemented backend services and APIs to support scalable application functionality.
- Collaborated with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensured code quality through reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
Education
Islington College
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[ 2019 – 2021 ]
MSc in Information Technology
Technical Skills
Agile
Scrum
SAFe
JavaScript
MySQL
Documentation
Trello
Soft Skills
Collaboration
Reporting
Strategy
Execution