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  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (11 jobs)
    As a graduate of the UC system (BA from UCLA and MBA from UCI) and with a combined 20+ years of experience in corporate America performing product development, project management, marketing, customer service, accounting and other functions, I am happy to assist you, your team and your organization with any task or project. No task is too small and I will give my all to each and every individual project. I also am a proficient conversational Mandarin Chinese speaker who maintains a top rating on this platform. Please don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of service and I look forward to hearing from you!
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Marketing
    Copywriting
    Social Media Website
    Google Docs
    Consumer Goods
    Project Management
    Microsoft Office
    Product Development
  • $110 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Senior Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience in infrastructure, cloud services, data management, software development, and API management. Proven track record in leading large engineering teams to operationalize complex systems, ensuring high performance, availability, and resilience. Expertise in optimizing SDLC and STLC to drive efficiency and reliability in critical systems, including trading engines and machine learning models. Known for fostering cross-functional collaboration, mentoring managers, and individual contributors, and driving innovation to deliver measurable business outcomes. Skilled in capturing and implementing business logic across diverse strategy portfolios while ensuring precision, correctness, and scalability in production environments. Adept at managing critical systems with high-uptime requirements and scaling teams to support continuous growth and operational excellence. QUALIFICATIONS • Over 20 years of hands-on experience delivering large-scale web applications, with 14 years dedicated to team management. • My expertise includes designing and optimizing large-scale mobile and web applications, with a focus on clustering, scalability, caching, and performance tuning. • Skilled in agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban and engineering practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI). • Proven track record of building, managing, and mentoring teams ranging from small groups to 50+ members, spanning software engineering, project management, DevOps, Engineering Ops, and QA functions. WORKFLOWS Infrastructure & Cloud Services • Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform • Architecture: Microservices • API Design: REST APIs Data Management & Analytics • Data Skills: Data Analytics, ETL, Big Data • Databases: Various database technologies • Visualization: Tableau • Machine Learning Web Development • Methodologies: Agile, Test-Driven Development • Software Development: SDLC Programming Languages & Frameworks • Mobile Development: Android App Development, React Native • Web Frameworks: React, Next.js, Vue.js, ExpressJS • Languages: JavaScript, Python • Web Technologies: HTML, CSS • Testing: Selenium, Cypress.io, JUnit CI/CD & DevOps Tools • Continuous Integration: Jenkins, GitLab • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes • Configuration Management: Ansible Security & Compliance • Security Domains: Cloud Security, Data Security • Compliance Standards: SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA • Security Practices: IAM, Incident Response • Penetration Testing: Acunetix, OWASP Guidelines Project & Process Management • Methodologies: Agile, SDLC • Technical Skills: System Design, Technical Project Management Management Capabilities: • Budget & Cost Management • Resource Allocation • Process Improvement • Release Management • Quality Assurance • Vendor Management • Change Management • Risk Assessment Product Management • Strategy: Product Roadmap, Go-to-Market Strategy • Design: UX Design, UI/UX • Tools: LogRocket, Optimizely • Marketing: SEO, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce • Engineering: Product Engineering, Market Research Emerging Technologies • AI/ML - Leverage AI and machine learning operations to enhance decision-making and automate processes.
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Scrum
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Product Roadmap
    Zero Trust Architecture
    Agile Project Management
    Technical Documentation
    Performance Optimization
    Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
    API Integration
    Amazon Web Services
    CI/CD
    AWS CloudFormation
    Agile Software Development
    Software Architecture & Design
  • $65 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    I'm Taylor - Netflix Games founding member and Lead Program Manager with 10+ years of experience in program management, product management, and software engineering. I was been responsible for overseeing 50% of all global mobile game launches in over 170 countries and regions, including top titles like GTA III, GTA: San Andreas, GTA: Vice City, Hades, and Too Hot To Handle 1-3. My core responsibilities have been to develop operational programs and strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build workflows, launch strategies and plans, and analyze performance metrics to ensure seamless game launches.
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Airtable
    Product Launch
    Google Docs
    Google Sheets
    Project Workflows
    Technical Project Management
    Documentation
    Jira
    Scrum
    Digital Strategy
    Digital Project Management
    Atlassian Confluence
  • $185 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Executive experienced in Product Management, Marketing Strategy, GTM, Digital Transformation and Business/Sales Operations. A growth focused leader with more than 16 years of innovation experience, Derek is a deep product thinker motivated by building cohesive teams, and driving impactful product creation that change users’ lives. He has a passion for leading GTM strategies, leaning on his keen desire to build products that are aligned with business growth and success. Starting his career in media and ad tech in the early 2000’s, it is no surprise Derek’s core methodology is a data intensive approach to product management; ensuring decisions are always being made with a quantifiable lens and measurable. In 2018 Derek was brought onto the team at Monster.com into one of the most strategic roles at the company: heading up product for the candidate product portfolio. Derek was responsible for rebuilding and turning around the consumer product that had not been overhauled in 15 years. Derek led the charge on a gut renovation of the global candidate suite, subsequently increasing the MAU by 12% and creating a brand new and more impactful marketplace experience for candidates, talent professionals, and businesses. Derek joined Axiom Law in 2021, hitting the ground running by launching Axiom’s digital talent marketplace, Access Legal Talent in 5 countries. The impact was a 600% YOY revenue growth in Axiom’s digital platform the first year.. Derek leads a matrixed team of product managers, marketers, UX designers, and sales professionals to continue scaling out Axiom’s digital business, aiming to transform the corporate legal service industry through a digital marketplace. Derek’s approach to building teams and products throughout his career is through being a growth focused executive that is biased towards action, with the innate desire to win. He will continue to seek out the most mission driven organizations that are consistently focused on growth and innovation.
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Journey Mapping
    Lead Generation
    Customer Acquisition Strategy
    Conversion Rate Optimization
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Management Skills
    Business Management
    Business Operations
    Sales Operations
    Sales & Marketing
    Agile Software Development
    Product Roadmap
    Growth Strategy
  • $60 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (12 jobs)
    12+ years in Agile product development, I transform complex ideas into scalable, high-impact solutions that drive efficiency, automation, and revenue growth. A Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) & Scrum Master (CSM), I specialize in AI-driven automation, Jira optimization, and data-backed decision-making, helping industry leaders streamline operations and accelerate success. Core Expertise & Specializations ✅ Agile Product Execution – End-to-end lifecycle management, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and roadmap alignment in Jira, Notion, and Confluence. ✅ AI & Automation – Implementing workflow automation, predictive analytics, machine learning models, and intelligent systems to cut costs and scale efficiency. ✅ Technical Strategy – Writing crystal-clear requirements, API integrations, user stories, system architecture, and Figma wireframes for seamless execution. ✅ Process Optimization – Streamlining workflows, reducing lead times, and eliminating bottlenecks with Jira automation, Agile best practices, and CI/CD implementation. ✅ Quality & Testing – Driving flawless product launches through test automation, performance optimization, regression testing, and end-to-end QA strategies. Passionate about leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven insights to build smarter, faster, and more scalable products.
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Automation
    Jira
    AI Consulting
    User Acceptance Testing
    Test Strategy
    Test Case Design
    Agile CRM
    Scrum
    Backlog Grooming
    User Stories
    QA Management
    Quality Assurance
    Atlassian Confluence
  • $240 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (120 jobs)
    I have a history of high success in both the corporate and startup worlds: - Founded Hiperwall, grew it into a global multi-million-dollar business without investors - Managed Zetera global sales, marketing and manufacturing, helped raise over $20M - Part of the 4 person team that launched the Westinghouse line of LCD televisions - Oversaw a corporate turn-around at Premier mounts, restoring profitability and growth - Grew Canon computer sales by over 20% while increasing gross margin by 13% - Increased Compaq notebook sales by 50% to $500M annually in less than 1 year - Received a Silver Anvil from the Public Relations Society of America, their highest award I began my career as a software engineer, working for large enterprises like McDonnell Douglass and Xerox, as well as startup Dayflo, named software company of the year by PC Magazine. Over time, I transitioned to a technical marketing role, then through product management, brand management, strategic planning and eventually into general management. In 2000 I shifted my focus to the world of hi-tech startups. Since that time, I have worked exclusively for emerging companies as a consultant, employee, advisor, board member or founder. I am an adjunct college professor, teaching start-up skills to would-be entrepreneurs. I hold multiple granted patents, with additional patents pending, and am a published author whose work has appeared in preeminent publications such as PC Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, PC Computing and Digital Signage Magazine.
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Communications
    Business Plan
    Marketing Strategy
    Corporate Strategy
    Corporate Brand Identity
    Business Modeling
    Business Coaching
    Business Management
    Product Marketing
  • $100 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Director Portfolio Management | EPMO Leadership | Large-Scale Transformational Program Leadership | Finance and Healthcare Domain Expertise Accomplished Director with 15+ years of progressive experience in leading EPMO functions and driving large-scale, cross-functional transformational programs that enhance customer experience and drive revenue growth. Drives business transformations within the healthcare and financial sectors, delivering substantial YoY results through adept program management and operational leadership. Establishing trusted advisor relationships with executive leadership and serving as the primary liaison for strategic initiatives. Leads systemic innovation and improvement, driving continuous improvement processes, and managing significant financial oversight. Team Leadership & Development, Planning, Negotiation, & Influencing Organizational Change Management
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Business Analysis
    Data Warehousing & ETL Software
    Treasury Management
    Financial Management
    KPI Metric Development
    Process Improvement
    Business Process Outsourcing
    Healthcare Interoperability
    Healthcare IT
    ServiceNow
    Oracle Hyperion Planning
    PeopleSoft
    Agile Software Development
    Agile Project Management
  • $40 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Profile Synopsis: A seasoned Business Analyst /PO with specialized expertise in Requirement Gathering, Analyzing and Documenting Business Requirements , prortise the scope planning as per the product roadmap and proficient in creating Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS). Demonstrated ability to develop Screen Mock-ups and Prototypes and adept at managing Agile Ceremonies to ensure smooth Project Execution. Experienced in liaising between Clients and Technical Teams to define Business Vision, prioritize Product Backlogs and Support end-to-end SDLC Processes . Strong in UAT Support, Risk Management and applying Relational Database Knowledge (SQL Server, Oracle) and Power BI to optimize Business Solutions. Holding a strong foundational understanding across BFSI, Healthcare, HR and Payment domains. Currently seeking a challenging Senior Business Analyst role into a
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Web Development
    Web Application
    Software QA
    Quality Assurance
    Beta Testing
    Alpha Testing
    Product Development
    Scrum
    Product Backlog
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a product manager with extensive experience in product development and Solidworks system design. From pump and piping systems, to sheet metal cabinet assemblies, I've done it all. If you're looking for help manufacturing a product, managing a project, or solving a mechanically technical problem, I'm your guy.
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Management Consulting
    Configuration Management
    Client Management
    Project Management
    CAD
    SolidWorks
  • $100 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am an innovative and results-oriented executive and developer with a strong foundation in computer science and a proven track record of driving success in startup ventures. I possess a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen, complemented by a passion for technology and innovation. I am a visionary leader with a history of creating and managing cutting-edge cloud-based storage, SaaS, PaaS, e-commerce and fintech solutions. I excel in software development, project management, sales, marketing, and fraud prevention and I am committed to optimizing processes and delivering exceptional value.
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Web Development
    ExpressJS
    UI Graphics
    Specifications
    International Development
    Tailwind CSS
    NodeJS Framework
    Agile Software Development
    Agile Project Management
    Figma
    UI/UX Prototyping
    React
    Web Application
  • $55 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I help businesses and teams deliver high-impact projects by blending technical expertise, Agile methodologies, and AI-driven process optimization. Whether you need to launch a product, streamline workflows, or implement Agile best practices, I can help. What I Offer: 🔹Project & Product Management – From concept to delivery, ensuring on-time execution & stakeholder alignment. 🔹AI & Automation Consulting – Implementing AI-powered solutions to optimize workflows and boost efficiency. 🔹Agile Coaching & Leadership – Helping teams embrace Agile & Scrum for better collaboration and results. 🔹End-to-End Execution – Managing roadmaps, risk mitigation, and team coordination for seamless delivery. I believe clear communication & collaboration drive success. Let’s connect and discuss how I can help your project succeed!
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Android App Development
    Agile Project Management
    Agile Software Development
    Software Design
    Project Management
    Specifications
    Scrum
    Product Backlog
    Artificial Intelligence
  • $60 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    A highly organized, creative thinker that uses technology to solve problems and build better products. I can help you develop and launch your ideas from 0-1 in no time. * Currently enrolled in MIT Professional Education course: NO CODE AI AND MACHINE LEARNING: BUILDING DATA SCIENCE SOLUTIONS * Creative technologist with deep knowledge of mobile app, Web 2.0, Web3, and dApp development practices * Full product cycle development from launch strategy, initial launch, OKRs & KPIs, and roadmap planning * Extensive corporate and startup experience - I have worked mostly remotely for the past 10 years * Executive and agile team leadership, technical product development, UX/UI, and data analysis
    Featured Skill Product Management
    Cryptocurrency Trading
    Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
    Crypto Exchange Platform
    Product Design
    Product Analytics
    Product Development
    Smart Contract
    Web3
    Mobile App
    Artificial Intelligence
    Blockchain Architecture
    NFT
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