Skills and Recognition

A record of the skill areas listed on Khashayar Pakfar’s LinkedIn profile, the languages he works in, his leadership-facilitation volunteering, and direct quotes from people who have worked with him.

Skill areas

The LinkedIn Skills export lists 50 skill areas. Grouped by theme, the core ones are: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Product Vision, Product Management, Product Launch, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Digital Transformation, Data-driven Decision Making, Growth Strategies, Pricing Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Business-to-Business (B2B), Software as a Service (SaaS), Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, User Stories, User Experience, Interaction Design, Web Applications, Web Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaborations, Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Innovation Management, Change Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Coaching, Consulting, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Analytical Skills, Communication, Storytelling, and E-Learning.

Languages

Three languages, per the LinkedIn Languages export: Persian, native or bilingual proficiency; English, full professional proficiency; German, professional working proficiency.

Leadership facilitation volunteering

Khashayar has repeatedly volunteered as an instructional facilitator for a six-day course titled “Being A Leader and The Effective Exercise of Leadership: An Ontological / Phenomenological Model,” delivered at Alibaba Travels Co. He facilitated this course in February 2019 and again in August 2020. In September 2018 he conducted a related three-day leadership course at Arshia Olive, a company that exclusively employs individuals with criminal convictions, aimed at empowering 30 personnel to overcome life’s challenges while working in the factory under the company’s support. In February 2017 he also volunteered as a Startup Weekend mentor at Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, attending as a product coach and helping teams discover the value proposition of their products.

Recommendations received

Three recommendations, quoted verbatim from people who worked directly with him.

Sanaz Sadooghi, CEO and Founder of LeanLead Coaching and Consulting Inc., wrote: “Khashayar was my thought partner, designing “Manager as a coach” training, a product in Mavara’s trainings catalogue. As a product designer, his strategic way of thinking was second to none! He is a trustworthy team player with exemplary Agile leadership and decision making skillset. The experience of working with Khashayar was an honor of concretion!”

Masoud Tabatabaei, Chief Executive Officer of Digikala.com, wrote: “For two and a half years, I’ve collaborated closely with Khashayar. I found him to be motivated and dedicated. He is constantly learning and has discovered and worked extensively in phenomenology and personal and professional leadership development. Khashayar is a role model in commitment and hard work for his team members.”

Elham Moosavi, Product Team Lead at Pindo.ir, wrote: “It was very exiting for me to work with khashayar and also he is one of the most Professional senior manager who gave me to chance to learn , I must say he is an excellent professional. He helped me understand the company’s process and started me with helpful PM tools. I am impressed by his work ethic and communication skills. Plus, he easily adjusts to any given situation or business dynamics.”