Tahir Shahzad

Product Manager | Web Developer | AI Enthusiast

Why We Stopped Using PayPal: Lessons from an E-Commerce Experience

Published 2 weeks ago | time to read: 8 min | Comments: 0
Balancing security and user convenience in digital payments is challenging. Learn how we navigate fraud risks, chargebacks, and seek solutions for digital goods platforms.
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Workshop Highlights: FYP Ideation

Published 2 weeks ago | time to read: 4 min | Comments: 0
Explore how the FYP Ideation workshop empowered students with tools like IKIGAI, Lean Canvas, and Scrum to turn raw ideas into actionable, impactful projects.
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Reflecting on Agile Conferences Pakistan 2024, Islamabad

Published 3 weeks ago | time to read: 4 min | Comments: 0
Attending Agile Conferences Pakistan 2024 in Islamabad was an inspiring experience, and a testament to how far the Agile Pakistan team has come in their mission to empower professionals with…
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Looking Back: The Real Impact of Teacher on Life and Character

Published 1 month ago | time to read: 4 min | Comments: 0
Reflecting on the lasting impact of teachers, it's not the lessons but their kindness or indifference that shaped my character more than any grade ever could.
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Reflections on Dev Jirga at Quaid-i-Azam University: The AI Journey

Published 1 month ago | time to read: 4 min | Comments: 0
Reflections on Dev Jirga at QAU University: The AI Journey. I’m excited to see how these genius minds will refine AI-based products and create solutions that drive real value in…
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Beyond Rote Learning: A Shift from Grades to Growth

Published 1 month ago | time to read: 5 min | Comments: 0
We need a fundamental shift in education—moving away from memorization and rigid curricula to nurturing curiosity, emotional intelligence, and collaboration, inspiring critical thinking and creativity.
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From Street Sales to Business Solutions: Part 1

Published 2 months ago | time to read: 6 min | Comments: 0
From selling water balloons in Karachi to managing global IT projects, my journey highlights the lessons learned in problem-solving, growth, and adding value.
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Disaster Story: The Day I Broke a Website with One Click

Published 2 months ago | time to read: 3 min | Comments: 0
Disaster Story: how a quick fix using a File Manager plugin brought down a site. Learn why shortcuts in development aren't always the best solution.
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Entrepreneurship Was Never About a Billion Dollars

Published 2 months ago | time to read: 7 min | Comments: 0
Entrepreneurship isn't about billions—it's about solving problems, creating value, and improving lives. Learn how visionary founders built world-changing companies.
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The Tech Alchemy of Product Management

Published 3 months ago | time to read: 6 min | Comments: 0
Certifications provide knowledge, but real success comes from leadership, experience, and navigating real-world challenges. Learn how mastering both technical skills and soft skills transforms a product manager into a true…
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Technical Product Managers: The Bridge Between Development and Business Success

Published 3 months ago | time to read: 7 min | Comments: 0
Technical Product Managers play a vital role in aligning development teams with business goals, ensuring seamless product launches and continuous improvements. By combining technical expertise with strategic vision, they bridge…
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Building a Product from Scratch: A Step-by-Step Guide for Startups

Published 3 months ago | time to read: 13 min | Comments: 0
Drawing from personal experience, this guide helps startups avoid common pitfalls and navigate challenges when building a product from scratch. It covers essential concepts like defining a clear vision, creating…
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Prioritizing Features with MoSCoW: A Practical Guide for Product Managers

Published 3 months ago | time to read: 7 min | Comments: 0
Learn how the MoSCoW prioritization technique can help Product Managers focus on the most critical features, manage stakeholder expectations, and streamline decision-making for successful product development.
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Connecting with Innovators at Lahore’s Skills Gala

Published 3 months ago | time to read: 2 min | Comments: 0
My visit to Lahore's Skills Gala was inspiring, as I connected with innovators, discussed WordPress and AI, and emphasized the importance of skills development for the future.
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Moving Beyond Sprints: Building Teams with a Marathon Mindset for Long-Term Growth

Published 3 months ago | time to read: 4 min | Comments: 0
Many project managers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners comfortably focus on backlog management and sprint planning, often missing the bigger picture and long-term vision. This short-term mindset can be the…
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The Tech Alchemist: Mastering Client Communication and Trust in the IT Industry

Published 4 months ago | time to read: 3 min | Comments: 0
Having spent a decade in the IT industry, I’ve learned the importance of professionalism and reliability in client communication. Over the years, I’ve never used excuses like “the internet is…
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The Alpha-Beta Dynamics

Published 5 months ago | time to read: 3 min | Comments: 0
Some time ago, I watched the series Teen Wolf, and it struck a chord with me as I’ve spent a considerable amount of time in leadership roles, building teams around…
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The Myth of 10,000 Hours: What It Really Takes to Master a Skill in Tech

Published 5 months ago | time to read: 4 min | Comments: 0
Ten years of experience can be ten years of growth or one year repeated ten times. Break the loop, keep learning, and adapt to truly master your craft.
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The Tech Alchemist: A Decade of Transformation

Published 5 months ago | time to read: 3 min | Comments: 0
After a couple of internships and overcoming numerous hardships, I officially started my professional journey on July 1, 2014. Over this decade, I’ve been all about pushing boundaries and reaching…
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Jugglers in Universities

Published 5 years ago | time to read: 2 min | Comments: 0
Those jugglers got places in universities. They are disrespectful to juniors and egoistic. When I wanted to leave the ground their ego got hurt. The fight was about to begin.
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سائنسی پیمانے اور چاند کی پہلی تاریخ

Published 6 years ago | time to read: 1 min | Comments: 0
اور سورج ہمیشہ اپنی مقررہ منزل کے لئے (بغیر رکے) چلتا رہتا، ہے یہ بڑے غالب بہت علم والے (رب) کی تقدیر ہے۔ . اور ہم نے چاند کی (حرکت…
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کتنے حسیں افق سے ہویدا ہوئی ہے تو

Published 6 years ago | time to read: 1 min | Comments: 0
اجرام فلکی کی اس گردش کا ایک تعلق قدیم رسم و رواج اور مذاہب کے ساتھ بھی ہے اور موجودہ دور کے وقت کے پیمانہ کے ساتھ بھی ہے۔ جیسے…
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منگلہ بند – دنیا کا ساتواں بڑا آبی ذخیرہ

Published 6 years ago | time to read: 0 min | Comments: 0
منگلہ بند کی بنیاد ساٹھ کی دہائی میں رکھی گئی جبکہ یہ بند ۱۹۶۷ سے فعال ہے۔ یہ دنیا کا ساتواں بڑا بند ہے اور پانی کے ذخائر کے لحاظ…
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What is DIY?

Published 6 years ago | time to read: 2 min | Comments: 0
Have you come across this acronym DIY before? If yes, you are lucky. If not, you are lucky still because you are going to know about it in the ensuing…
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May peace prosper in Pakistan

اسلام کے چوکیدار

Published 6 years ago | time to read: 0 min | Comments: 0
جوحق سے کرے دور ،وہ تدبیربھی فتنہ اولاد بھی، اجداد بھی، جاگیر بھی فتنہ ناحق کے لیے اٹھے تو شمشیر بھی فتنہ شمشیر ہی کیا نعرہ تکبیر بھی فتنہ شاعر:…
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Ride the Tide

Published 6 years ago | time to read: 1 min | Comments: 0
As the name suggest, Ride the Tide is to embrace change in technology and adapt with environment. Success is not for one day or one moment that will remain your…
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Getting started with WordPress child theme

Published 7 years ago | time to read: 1 min | Comments: 0
WordPress child theme enable us to inherit all the functionality and UI/UX of a theme and modify according to business need without editing source files of theme.
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a teacher to remember

بلا عنوان

Published 7 years ago | time to read: 0 min | Comments: 0
قلم کی پرواز دکان سے شروع ہوئی اور اڑتا ہوا سڑک کے بیچ میں جا لگا۔ جو بچہ قلم لے کر آیا تھا وہ سہم کر دو قدم پیچھے ہٹ…
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کھانا خود گرم کر لو

آخری حصہ: خود کھانا گرم کر لو

Published 7 years ago | time to read: 0 min | Comments: 0
حوا کی بیٹی کا جو سلسلہ شروع کیا تھا اس کی آخری کڑی " خود کھانا گرم کر لو" کے عنوان کے ساتھ اس سلسلے کو آگے بڑھانے سے پہلے…
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دوسرا حصہ: گلی سڑی لاش

Published 7 years ago | time to read: 0 min | Comments: 0
میں حیران بھی ہوں اور پریشان بھی۔ حیران اور پریشان ہونے کی وجہ پر جانے سے پہلے اگر آپ اس سلسلے کی پہلی کڑی پڑھنا چاہتے ہیں تو اس لنک…
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پہلا حصہ: میرا جسم میری مرضی

Published 7 years ago | time to read: 0 min | Comments: 0
ابھی کچھ دن پہلے کی بات ہے کہ اسلام آباد کی سڑکوں پر کچھ خواتین نکلتی ہیں۔ خواتین کے ہاتھوں میں بینر اور چارٹ ہیں جن پر مختلف کلمات درج…
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Hello World

Published 7 years ago | time to read: 1 min | Comments: 0
Hi, I am Tahir Shahzad. Hello world is my ice-breaking blog post. Right now I don’t know where to start and what to write about but here I am. There…
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