Curriculum Vitae
A creative web technologist with a passion for developing efficient ways of using the internet. Experienced in Product Management and Marketing. An evangelist of web standards, usability, accessibility and user interface design best practices.
Took charge of co-ordinating requirements between Engineering, Marketing, Sales and various external business partners. Created product roadmaps, defined product specifications and executed complete product release cycles for the following products:
Established the Indian chapter of International Liaison Group for The Web Standards Project (WaSP) aimed at the growing developer community. Actively educated and promoted the following:
Founded Gurugeeks, a community of people passionate about the web in India.
Started and led the Developer Relations department in India. Was the first employee of the Opera India office and worked independently. Made decisions around initiatives that were critical to the new office and the company in it's new demographic. Was the main spokesperson for Opera Software at a number of events; including:
( Detailed list at - http://www.navjotpawera.com/events.html )
Started the web development and SEO company with 2 partners and handled all web development related projects. Acquired an understanding in the technical and strategic requirements, and the challenges, of a start-up company during its different phases of growth.
Created the online community portal for the AIESEC Local Committee. Actively participated in the decision making body.
Designed and developed a new web site for the company. Also prepared interactive presentations and promotions, using Flash, for external use.