Product Manager

Product Manager with hands-on experience in development of scalable tools and smart automation systems. Leading IoT device integration into software platforms and building internal tools.

IoT Integration Product Management QA Testing BMS Deployment OTA Systems Cross-functional Leadership

3+

Years Experience

45%

Reduction in On-Site Network Failures

40%

Faster Ticket Resolution

10000+

IoT Devices Updated via OTA

Altamash Gulrej Shaikh

About Me

Get to know more about my background, journey, and what drives my passion for product management and IoT innovation.

My Story

I’m a Product Manager with over 3 years of experience in the IoT and smart automation domain. I work closely with software, hardware, and field teams to define, test, and roll out features that solve real-world problems. Most of the features I help shape are client-centric, focused on improving usability, stability, and long-term value.

From managing OTA updates for 10,000+ devices to leading internal tool development and field deployments, I ensure that every update or product improvement serves a clear purpose and delivers measurable impact.

Quick Facts

Based in Navi Mumbai, India

3+ years in Product Delivery & QA Engineering

Education

B.Sc. in Information Technology
Pillai's College of Arts, Commerce & Science - 2022

HSC
KLE Jr College - 2018

SSC
Carmel Convent High School - 2016

Beyond Work

When I'm not optimizing product workflows, you'll find me exploring the latest in tech trends, writing about tech, staying active through athletics, or diving into photography to keep my strategic thinking sharp.

Work Experience

My professional journey in product management and IoT technology development.

Product Manager

Surmount Energy Solutions | Mumbai, India | Full-time

April 2024 – Present

  • Designed and deployed the Support App, a field ops tool now being extended to production workflows.
  • Co-built the OTA Utility, allowing 10000+ IoT devices to receive seamless remote firmware updates.
  • Managed the Coolmaster release at the client site, used for controlling VRF/VRV ACs centrally.
  • Led integration of the DALI protocol into the platform for lighting automation.
  • Managed end-to-end product releases and prepared training, release documentation, and SOPs.
  • Trained Sales , Project management team & Support teams on tech onboarding and field readiness.
  • Rolled out a network survey SOP, reducing on-site network failures by 45%.

Software Tester

Surmount Energy Solutions | Mumbai, India | Full-time

2022 – 2024

  • Performed manual, API, UAT, and regression testing.
  • Validated real-time deployments for AI-based BMS setups.
  • Built and managed IoT test benches for Modbus, MQTT, Coolmaster.
  • Created detailed field issue diagrams and support escalation flows.
  • Deployed and troubleshot on-site firmware and network failures.

Featured Projects

🔧 Support App

Internal Tool

Designed and deployed an internal Support App that digitizes and centralizes issue reporting and resolution. Currently used by the field and support teams. Actively working on expanding the system for the production team to log and automate workflows such as assembly, dispatch, and quality testing.

IMPACT

Reduced manual dependency in support operations by over 40%, enabled faster ticket closure, and will soon integrate production workflows to support data-driven decisions across teams.

🔄 OTA Utility

IoT Platform

A tool to deploy over-the-air firmware updates to IoT device fleets with cloud status monitoring. Integrated with health monitoring and rollback logic.

IMPACT

Enabled seamless OTA updates for 10000+ devices globally, reducing manual upgrade efforts and errors.

❄️ Coolmaster Integration

HVAC Integration

Integrated a globally recognized VRF/VRV AC controller into the platform. Defined release cycle, tested edge cases, and deployed at client sites.

IMPACT

Enabled VRF/VRV AC control from Single application along with other Home Automation Devices.

DALI Lighting Protocol

Protocol Integration

Collaborated with R&D and software teams to integrate DALI protocol support for smart lighting control.Played a key role in defining the application's UI/UX, ensuring the interface was intuitive for field and client use.

IMPACT

Enabled clients to control DALI-based lighting through a single application alongside other home automation devices, improving convenience, centralized control, and expanding smart building capabilities.

🌐 Network Survey SOP

Process Optimization

Created and currently leading and monitoring the implementation of a standardized Network Survey SOP to guide proper infrastructure planning across new project sites. The SOP includes best practices for seamless IoT deployments.

IMPACT

Brought down on-site network failures by 45%, and increased team efficiency in wireless planning.

🏢 Digital Twin

Collaboration

Acting as a bridge between the software and BIM teams to integrate IoT devices with BIM models, resolving queries around APIs, device data, and authenticity.

IMPACT

Accelerated development of a reliable Digital Twin platform by ensuring accurate IoT data mapping and cross-team clarity.

Skills & Expertise

Product Management

Product vision, roadmapping, and lifecycle management.

Release & deployment planning
Internal process optimization
Product roadmap execution

Testing & QA

Manual, API, UAT, and regression testing.

Manual & regression testing
API testing with Postman
UAT and functional validation

IoT Protocols

Hardware-software integration expertise.

Modbus
MQTT
DALI

Tools & Platforms

Development and collaboration tools.

GitHub
Postman
Notion & Figma

Collaboration

Collaboration with Sales, QA, Support, and R&D.

Cross-functional Team Training
Stakeholder alignment
Client delivery planning

Technical Implementation

IoT infrastructure setup & debugging.

Network infrastructure planning
Protocol analysis & debugging
API endpoint validation

Personal Interests & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics

Winner of 1.5 km and 5 km track events at district-level competitions. Committed to endurance and discipline.

District-level Winner 1.5 km & 5 km Events Endurance Training

Football

Active player in local football tournaments; values team play and on-field strategy.

Local Tournaments Team Strategy Active Player

Tech Blogging

Writes about smartphones, consumer gadgets, and AI tools, combining deep knowledge with accessible content.

Smartphone Reviews Gadget Analysis AI Tools

Photography

Passionate about capturing authentic moments through the lens. Skilled in landscape, street, and portrait photography with a keen eye for composition and lighting.

Street & Landscape DSLR & Mobile Lightroom

Get In Touch

Ready to discuss your next project or explore collaboration opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.

Contact Information

Location

Navi Mumbai, India

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