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• 8 years of experience with Scrum as well as other Agile methodologies such as Kanban, Scrumban, Scaled Scrum with Nexus, Scaled Agile Framework (SAF-e) and other methodologies • 8 years of experience and proven knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies of Quality Management and Manual Testing (different browser testing, Firebug, Static and Dynamic testing, Regression testing) • Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Informatics with specialisation in Information Technology in Business Application • Holder of Presentation skills and Conflict management certificates as well as Agile Foundations, Scrum: The Basics, Scrum: Advanced, Agile Project Management with Jira Cloud, How to Fix a bad Agile, Mistakes to Avoid in Agile Project Management (LinkedIn certificates and Atlassian) • Holder of NLP (Neuro- Linguistic Programming) Practitioner certificarte • Great Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Azure knowledge and management • Held presentations in front of 150+ people about Scrum at Faculty of Organization and Informatics • Experience in working with cross-functional and multinational teams (British, German, Austrian, Indian, Portuguese, citizens of USA…) • Experience with working on projects like Nets.eu (PBZ Croatian bank), Planet Payment (provides integrated digital payment services on a unique single platform that offers acquiring, processing, digital wallets, VAT refund and currency), Audi UK, Wienerberger, Eurowings, Spar, Cyberport, Hyundai, Axalta, Uniper, Agraverlag, Österreichischer Agrarverlag • Awarded with The Most Creative Solution at ecx.io & IBM Hackathon 2.0, 2017. • Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (A2 Advanced English Level and C2 Basic Knowledge) • Up to date with all latest technologies and trends within my area of expertise, ready to learn and to start working immediately

Product professional with 8+ years of experience in technology, project, and product management. Skilled in agile methodologies, strategic planning, and aligning product roadmaps with business goals. Proven success in delivering tools for marketing, support, analytics, and automation, with a focus on process efficiency and AI integration.

I build machine learning models. To keep up with the field, I actively read machine learning papers and books, listen to podcasts, and pursue personal projects. Education and experience: I am a PhD in Computer Science on the topic of argumentation mining (subarea of NLP, natural language processing). I have also worked on large-scale software design and development as an software development engineer in AWS CloudWatch. Communication: My English is excellent and I can provide updates as often as needed. I've worked and lived in Amazon, in Ireland for 3 years. Skills: • areas of expertise: machine learning, software design, algorithms • programming languages: python, Java, C++ • technologies: AWS, docker, git, linux Some past projects: • Large-scale in-memory noSQL database for time series data • Semantic search engine for Croatian legal documents • Argumentation mining framework as part of PhD thesis

PMP-certified Technical Project Manager with 8+ years of experience in software development and consulting, specializing in Agile delivery. Skilled at managing cross-functional teams, budgets up to $500k, and projects from ideation to production. Proven ability to align technical execution with business goals, streamline workflows, and enhance product quality. 📝 Certifications: PSM I by Scrum org; PMP by PMI; SAFe® 4 Agilist by Scaled Agile 🛠️ Project Management Software: Jira, ClickUp, MS Project, Trello, Azure DevOps 📊 PM methodologies: Agile (Scrum & Kanban), traditional (waterfall) 🎓 Education: MS in Project Management from Northeastern University (Boston, USA) 👥 Project team sizes: 3 - 15 people 📆 Project duration: 3 months to 1,5 years 💰 Project budget: $20k to $500k A couple of most notable projects that I managed, my responsibilities & key achievements: 1) Project manager for a SaaS web application that generates human motion animations using AI - Led the development of the 3-year project to the successful release on time & budget - Established the planning process for training ML models that allowed us to meet the expectations of the client for the scope and timing of the public beta release - Reorganized our processes to switch to regular monthly releases to aid with user retention and increase MRR - Interviewed and brought consultants to the team to complement our skillset in specific domains like 3D animation, SEO, Auth0 - Worked with the client to propose improvements in the UX and branding; coordinated those changes with the designer Team: 1 ML team lead, 4 ML engineers, 3 web developers, 1 designer, 1 QA engineer, 1 infrastructure engineer, 1 SEO/Marketing specialist. Achievements: Thanks to the effective product development process and close collaboration with the project sponsor, we were able to get 20+ paying customers (approx. $1000 MRR) just in one month after the public beta release. The project was managed so successfully that the client gave us a 5-star review for it. 2) Project manager for a web application for automating business workflows (Upwork project) - Set up reliable QA processes to improve product quality and reduce the time needed to fix bugs - Led the introduction of a release management process to reduce the risk of issues in the production environment after releases - Defined and documented team member roles and responsibilities to prevent interpersonal conflicts within the project team - Collected requirements and documented expectations for epics and tasks, helping developers save time and avoid reworking functionality - Coached the team on continuous improvement, introducing weekly sprint retrospectives to enhance our work processes - Created UI/UX design mockups to eliminate frequent meetings with the designers to discuss expectations for the design they create Team: 1 product owner, 1 tech lead, 5 developers, 2 designers, 1 QA engineer, 1 infrastructure engineer/release manager. Achievements: We were able to set up reliable QA and release schedule that freed up time of the project sponsor and led to higher volume of acquired customers. Number of bugs on production decreased by about 80%. As a project manager, I got a 5-star feedback from the client for my work. Here's the review: Project Manager for Application Development Rating is 5.0 out of 5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aug 25, 2024 - Oct 8, 2024 "Thank you, Oleksandr, for stepping in as project manager during a crucial time. Despite the short term, your professionalism and leadership ensured seamless progress during the absence of an employee. Your contribution was invaluable, and I look forward to working with you again!" Keywords: project manager construction project manager clickup project manager marketing project manager ecommerce project manager virtual assistant executive assistant operations manager business analyst Skills: Project Management Agile Project Management Project Scheduling Scrum Project Plans Project Timelines Project Management Professional Project Management Software Project Workflows Management Skills Project Delivery Project Budget Stakeholder Management Jira Administrative Support Product Management Business Analysis Team Management Change Management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Project

Tired of project managers who need hand-holding, miss deadlines, and leave you with scattered teams and vague project goals? 😟 Fed up with inconsistent communication and a lack of proven results? 😩 I bring clarity to chaos and deliver tangible results. 💪 As a seasoned project manager with 6,000+ hours of experience, I empower teams, streamline processes, and ensure your projects are completed on time and within budget. 🚀 With my expertise, clients have achieved these results: 🎯 On-time project delivery with increased efficiency and reduced costs. 🎯 Improved team alignment, collaboration and productivity. 🎯 Clearly defined goals and expectations, leading to successful outcomes. We might be a great fit if you're thinking: 🔑 "I need a proactive project manager who takes ownership and drives results." 🔑 "I'm looking for someone to build a high-performing team and foster collaboration." 🔑 "I need a tech-savvy PM who can translate technical jargon and ensure seamless project definition and delivery." 🔑 "I want clear communication, regular updates, and a focus on achieving measurable goals." 🔑 "I need a proven expert who can guide my project to success." I'll help you: ✔️ Eliminate the need for constant oversight by proactively managing tasks and resources. ✔️ Meet deadlines consistently through meticulous planning and effective communication. ✔️ Build a cohesive and motivated team that works collaboratively towards a common goal. ✔️ Clearly define project scope, requirements, and user stories to avoid ambiguity and ensure successful outcomes. ✔️ Provide transparent and regular communication to keep you informed and involved. I'm a seasoned digital, development, and healthcare project manager with a proven track record of success across diverse industries. My expertise in software development technologies (Java, JavaScript, C#, Node.js, Python), project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean), tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello, ClickUp) , and communication strategies ensures your projects are in capable hands. Since 2001, I've been collaborating daily with global teams across diverse industries, gaining a unique perspective and deep understanding of different cultural subtleties and business environments. My extensive experience includes work with clients from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. My Key Stats: ⭐ 6,000+ hours of project delivery ⭐ 25+ years of experience in software development ⭐ 10+ years of experience facilitating Agile development process ⭐ Certified Google Project Manager ⭐ Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master ⭐ Certified Scrum Product Owner ⭐ Certified by all 4 major Cloud services providers ⭐ Verified ClickUp Power User ⭐ Track record of success across key industries, including Energy & Resources (Oil & Gas), Life Sciences & Healthcare, Technology, Media & Telecoms, and Financial Services ⭐ Expertise in Microsoft Project, Atlassian Jira & Confluence, Trello, ClickUp, and other leading project & task management tools ⭐ Fully remote: since 2020, I've been working fully remotely, further enhancing my ability to navigate diverse work environments effectively Ready to transform your project management experience? Let's connect! 📞 Send me a message to schedule a free discovery meeting. Together, we'll achieve your project goals and exceed your expectations. 🤝