Product Owner

Experience

Product Owner

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Oct 2022 – Present

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends, and use this knowledge to inform product development strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure that product development is aligned with business goals and customer needs.

• Create and manage product roadmaps, prioritizing features and functionalities based on customer feedback, business priorities and product roadmap.

• Define product requirements and specifications, working closely with engineering and design teams to ensure that the final product meets customer needs and is technically feasible.

• Continuously monitor and analyze product performance, leveraging data-driven insights to identify opportunities for enhancement;

• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with stakeholders, including executives, customers, and development teams, fostering alignment and keeping all parties informed throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Be the primary point of contact for all product-related questions and issues, both internally and externally.

• Embrace agile development methodologies, particularly Scrum, actively participating in key ceremonies such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and retrospective meetings to drive iterative and efficient product development.

Product Manager

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Jan 2022 – Oct 2022

• Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions;

• Mentoring and supporting the scrum team to follow agile practices;

• Determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items;

• Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decisionmaking processes;

• Continuously monitoring progress and performance, proactively assisting teams in implementing improvements;

• Strategically planning and organizing demos and product testing initiatives;

• Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team;

• Tracking project process and deliverables;

• Compiling comprehensive status reports and delivering engaging presentations to stakeholders.

Talent Acqusition Specialist

Industry: Human Resources Services

Nov 2021 – Oct 2022

• Coordinate with hiring managers and companies to identify their staffing needs;

• Establish selection criteria to guide the candidate evaluation process;

• Utilize online channels, such as social platforms and professional networks, to proactively source potential candidates;

• Strategize and execute comprehensive interview and selection procedures, encompassing screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews;

• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.

Executive Lead

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Jul 2021 – Jan 2022

• The primary point of contact for all internal and external communications with the executives;

• Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the company, fostering seamless collaboration among departments for optimal efficiency;

• Formulate and implement policies and procedures that enhance the overall performance of the organization.

• Support company-wide initiatives, e.g., all-hands, company events, off-sites, etc;

• Collaborate with executives and department heads to develop and implement business plans that achieve organizational goals.

• Deliver regular reports to the Board of Directors and relevant stakeholders, providing comprehensive insights into the organization's performance.

Local Committee President

Industry: Non-profit Organizations

Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

• Provided guidance, leadership, and supervision to a team of 4 executive board members, each responsible for overseeing distinct departments;

• Supervised 30 staff members to achieve optimal productivity;

• Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining a cohesive leadership structure;

• Strategically planned and executed initiatives to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the local committee;

• Served as the representative of the committee across various platforms and engaged with diverse stakeholders to advocate for its objectives;

• Formulated and executed targeted campaigns to enhance membership productivity, leveraging datadriven insights to effectively communicate the organization's value proposition;

• Maintained 95% retention rate among members while transitioning to an online working environment.

Head of Project Management Department

Industry: Non-profit Organizations

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

• Supervised and provided guidance to a team of 10 members and 3 team leaders, overseeing all aspects of recruitment, training, and fostering their professional development;

• Spearheaded projects focused on sustainable development goals, engaging international volunteers in their implementation;

• Established strategic partnerships with esteemed stakeholders, including schools, NGOs, and universities, to collaborate on our projects;

• Conducted comprehensive candidate interviews to identify and select top talent tailored to the specific project requirements and personas;

• Effectively managed a cohort of 82 exchange participants involved in our year-round projects in Georgia;

• Demonstrated leadership by spearheading projects and conducting in-depth data analysis to identify areas for improvement and leverage potential opportunities;

• Utilized Microsoft Excel to develop and maintain detailed spreadsheets for accurate and timely daily, weekly, and monthly reporting