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Fremont, California, US

Hockley, Essex, GB

• Performed feature and requirement analysis. Identified product features, conducted gap analysis for replacements and developed product requirements with stakeholders.
• Market research and viability. Researched alternative systems and commercial viability of existing internal products. Assessed market fit, pricing and customer base.
• Budgeting and cost analysis. Created budgets for new product implementation, and analysed cost savings from decommissioning older legacy products.
• Stakeholder collaboration and best practice. Recommended product optimisations, ensured best practice adherence and actively participated in product development and company initiatives.

Manchester, GB

Business & Product Planning, Budget Planning and Management, Partner Management, Consulting and Advising, Process Design and Creation.

London, GB

• Drove the strategic direction of the product, aligning it with market needs; facilitated its successful development and growth while fostering a culture of innovation and customer-centricity.
• Implemented comprehensive end-to-end product development processes, including strategic roadmaps, development flows, and automated JIRA processes and reporting.
• Established and enforced robust quality assurance processes; leveraged automation to ensure efficient and high-quality product delivery.
• Spearheaded release planning and organization efforts; bridged communications between cross-functional teams to align objectives and drove on-time prompt product launches.

London, England, GB

• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Initiated data collection and analysis practices to gather usage data and evaluate user journeys.
• Informed data-driven decision-making and continuously enhanced the user experience.RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managed the roadmap development for Cognism's flagship application in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpreted product strategy to develop actionable roadmaps, guiding the delivery of new features and improvements that aligned with customer needs and business goals.
• Provided leadership and direction to multiple development teams across different countries.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Spearheaded the launch of PLG product lines across multiple regions that increased the number of active accounts by more than 400%.
• Oversaw multiple engineering teams across different time zones and product areas.
• Introduced new development workflows to automate processes, enable scalability, and accelerate growth.RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinated planning and support activities for 5 product pipelines.
• Supervised and directed 10+ engineering teams, providing strategic guidance and motivation.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Enabled the effective execution of the product pipeline with a strong focus on meeting client requirements and delivering projects on time.
• Liaised between and led 4 teams in the UK, 2 in Belarus, and 2 in South America.
• Delivered training for team members on Scrum and Agile principles, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Employed DevOps tools to implement delivery strategies that enhanced efficiency and product quality.
• Interfaced with customers through webinars and feedback sessions to gather valuable insights and incorporate user feedback into product iterations.

London, Greater London, GB

• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Recognized by senior management for successfully overseeing 20+ consultants working on multiple contracts simultaneously across 5 European countries.
• Orchestrated the implementation of 100+ automation projects, enabling clients to scale their operations and improve workflows with ease.RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drove the execution of multiple projects from initiation to on-time completion and delivery.
• Assumed responsibility for mentoring new employees, collaborating with consultants to enhance their ability and promote professional growth.
• Supported the sales team in achieving targeted goals and growing revenue by evaluating market dynamics and estimating costs.

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht, North Holland, NL

• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Led a successful Agile transformation for a national business within a 3-month timeframe; fostered improved collaboration, adaptability, and overall project success.RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepared specifications for applications developed for third-party companies; assured full alignment with customer needs and demands.
• Performed efficient processing and execution of project workflows from start to finish.
• Coordinated the allocation of financial material, and human capital resources to meet demanding timelines and tight budgetary constraints.
• Maintained focus on operational efficiency to guarantee the smooth running of project operations.

Needham, MA, US

• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Designed and built a new internal tool platform, prioritizing usability and ease-of-use; significantly reduced training times for customer-facing teams, enhancing scalability and the onboarding of outsourced resources.
• Facilitated the completion of product projects aimed at enhancing customer experiences and achieving KPIs for both B2B and B2C interactions.
• Championed the introduction of external product improvements that positively impacted customer satisfaction and business outcomes.
• Contributed to internal product improvements, including the development of new tools related to CRM, finance, fraud, and translation functions.