Agile Product Consultant (Atlassian Consultant - Product Owner with technical background)
Aktualisiert am 26.10.2023
Profil
Freiberufler / Selbstständiger
Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 01.11.2023
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 100%
Atlassian - Product Management - User Stories - backlog - roadma
Arabic
Native
German
Native
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

6 Jahre
2017-11 - heute

Oversaw rollout of Jira & Confluence tools

Senior Atlassian Consultant
Senior Atlassian Consultant
  • Oversaw rollout of Jira & Confluence tools across the company worldwide, coordinating its full internal implementation.
  • Served as Project Manager for various special software projects and as a leader for comprehensive internal training sessions.
  • Flourished as administrator over the use and integration of Jira and Confluence tools in a wide range of services & products.
  • Excelled at coaching members of the product team in use of recently implemented tools, acting as a mentor on best practices.
  • Educated staff members on various tricks-of-the-trade when using these tools to achieve the highest level of efficiency.
  • Analyzed existing content: conducted a thorough analysis of the existing content within Confluence, identifying gaps, redundancies, and areas that needed improvement. This allowed to gain a deep understanding of the current structure and its limitations.
  • Gathered requirements: proactively engaged with team members, stakeholders, and users to understand their requirements and pain points. By conducting interviews, surveys, and workshops, collected valuable insights that informed proposed structure concepts.
  • Developed information architecture: Devised well-thought-out structure concepts that aligned with the team's needs. Organized spaces, pages, and content hierarchies in a logical and intuitive manner, ensuring easy navigation and discoverability.
  • Presented and trained for changes: prepared persuasive presentations or documentation to communicate the benefits and rationale behind the proposed structure concepts. By highlighting the potential improvements in collaboration, efficiency, and knowledge sharing, the changes were successfully advocated to the team, gaining their buy-in and support.
Comet AG
Bern, Switzerland
9 Jahre 6 Monate
2014-05 - heute

Developed the long-term vision of the product, implementing and executing

Start-Up Founder Jira Confluence PostgreSQL ...
Start-Up Founder
  • Developed the long-term vision of the product, implementing and executing it across all operations, strategy, and planning.
    • ?This vision ?was for the technology to revolutionize interior design and real estate by enabling consumers to visualize their furnished home in minutes by digitizing the interior design process and allowing for exploration of designs.
  • Gathered comprehensive customer requirements before conducting an in-depth analysis to determine product priorities.
  • Utilized the consumer insights acquired from requirements gathering to develop technical features that met user expectations of the software?s capabilities.
  • Implemented artificial intelligence technology into the product?s suite of back-end tools to aid in the digitization of furniture shop images and improve the software?s understanding of how to mix and match items based on design guidelines.
  • Leveraged software expertise to define all personas, user journeys, and UI flows related to the product?s intended market.
  • Excelled at product development, including overseeing all high-fidelity prototyping and wireframing steps for release.
  • Spearheaded development of effective product strategies that eased the efficient & effective implementation of the product.
  • Commended by industry leaders for development of a highly effective business strategy that made the product a success, positioning it for purchase by Egypt-based Homzmart to guide full-home visualization for their consumers. 
Jira Confluence PostgreSQL OpenCV Python Blender Java Eclipse MS Office iWork.
on request
4 Monate
2023-03 - 2023-06

Collaborated with stakeholders to quickly grasp the project objectives

Product Owner Jira Confluence MS Office ...
Product Owner
  • Assumed a short-term interim role as Product Owner within Swiss Post, providing leadership and strategic guidance for a multi-million program during a 3-month period.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to quickly grasp the project objectives and align the product development efforts with the overall business goals for the program.
  • Conducted a rapid assessment of market research and customer insights to identify immediate product improvement opportunities and prioritize features accordingly.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for the duration of the interim assignment.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to gather requirements and establish a prioritized product backlog, ensuring that the development team had a focused set of tasks to deliver within the short timeframe.
  • Managed the program budget effectively, monitoring expenses and optimizing resource allocation to ensure cost-efficiency while delivering high-quality products.
  • Provided clear guidance and support to the development team, addressing any questions or issues that arose during the product development process.
  • Conducted regular progress updates and status reporting to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements and addressing any concerns within the limited time frame.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure effective communication regarding project timelines, risks, and dependencies.
  • Conducted a post-assignment review to capture lessons learned and provide recommendations for ongoing product development efforts beyond the interim period.
Jira Confluence MS Office iWork SAP
Swiss Post
1 Jahr 2 Monate
2022-01 - 2023-02

Collaborated with technical leadership

Senior Product Manager Jira Confluence PostgreSQL ...
Senior Product Manager
  • Joined Homzmart as a Senior Product Manager after their acquisition of MockUp Studio to lead the development and launch of a self-developed product known as Homzdesign.
  • Guided product strategy, design, and development for Homzdesign, a first-of-its-kind, innovative digital interior designer.
    • ?Ensured? that product strategy and vision were flexible for various commercial markets to promote user growth.
  • Collaborated with technical leadership on the direction of the product, including partnership with other product managers to ensure it interacted well with the rest of Homzmart?s products and services.
  • Orchestrated stakeholder management for the project, aligning with stakeholders to prepare the product for launch day.
  • Led operations, scheduling, and project planning for the tech team responsible for the product, coaching them on its specific use cases and helping them to develop it into a highly capable suite of tools.
  • Defined metrics for the growth of Homzdesign, establishing clear success definitions that fostered efficiency for the team.
  • Demonstrated skill for preparing products for use in multiple international markets simultaneously, guiding development and product roadmaps that were easily adapted for various market implementations. 
Jira Confluence PostgreSQL Open CV Python Blender Java Eclipse MS Office iWork Productboard.
Homzmart
1 Jahr 1 Monat
2019-07 - 2020-07

Interfaced with users to educate them on standard practices and advanced skills

Confluence Senior Consultant
Confluence Senior Consultant
  • Interfaced with users to educate them on standard practices and advanced skills required to utilize confluence tools.
  • Provided daily support to users and software and IT service teams to help them meet to goals of their armed forces contracts.
  • Coordinated software updates and testing for IT tools utilized in various areas of the Armed Forces as a part of BWI?s information technology operations for the organization.
  • Consulted with senior leadership to recommend key process improvements that could enhance the success of Confluence?s integration into IT activities. 
German Armed Forces ? BWI GmbH
1 Jahr 4 Monate
2016-07 - 2017-10

Leveraged skill with a wide range of software products

Software Tester
Software Tester
  • Leveraged skill with a wide range of software products alongside knowledge of proper software function to create and manage test cases that determine that detected bugs in software products and determined their level of release readiness.
  • Partnered with product managers to determine exactly how software is supposed to function before testing its outer limits. 
Fidelity
Kronberg, Germany
6 Monate
2014-06 - 2014-11

Demonstrated exceptional technical and analytical skill

Research Assistant
Research Assistant
  • Demonstrated exceptional technical and analytical skill in the development & implementation of image analysis algorithms.
  • Spearheaded technical research into emerging technologies, utilizing data visualization and manipulation to present analyses
Fraunhofer Institute
Darmstadt

Aus- und Weiterbildung

2014

Computational Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Technische Universität Darmstadt


2012:

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation

Degree ? Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation

Tecnológico de Monterrey ? ITESM Campus Mexico


Graduated

Abitur

Diploma ? Abitur

Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Cairo, Egypt

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Atlassian - Product Management - User Stories - backlog - roadma

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

  • Results-driven Agile Product Consultant and successful software company founder with a proven track record in guiding organizations through successful product development lifecycles. Founded and led a software company that secured funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) and successfully sold different versions of the technology to various furniture retailers in the DACH region and a leading marketplace in the Middle East.
  • Proven expertise as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, Requirement Engineer, and Atlassian Consultant, enabling teams to deliver high-quality products while maximizing efficiency and customer value. Skilled in facilitating collaboration, driving Agile methodologies, and leveraging Atlassian tools to streamline processes and optimize project outcomes. 
  • A strategic thinker with a strong business acumen, dedicated to achieving business objectives and exceeding client expectations.


SKILLS

  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Product Management 
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) 
  • Technical Leadership 
  • Software Development 
  • Product Vision 
  • Product Strategy 
  • Go-To-Market Strategy 
  • Product Development 
  • Customer Requirements Gathering 
  • Team leadership and facilitation 
  • Effective communication and presentation skills 
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking 
  • Decision-making and prioritization 
  • Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork 
  • Product Innovations
  • Technical Details & Metrics 
  • Product Launches 
  • Product & Project Roadmaps 
  • Project Management 
  • Project Scope & Timelines 
  • Deadline Compliance International Markets 
  • Consumer Insights Product Design 
  • Business Development User Experience (UX) 
  • User Interface (UI) 
  • Prototyping 
  • Implementation & Integration 
  • Stakeholder Management 
  • Flexibility Data Analysis 
  • Market Research 
  • Business Strategy 
  • Software Testing 
  • Development Budgeting


Technical Skills

  • Jira 
  • Confluence 
  • Adobe XD 
  • Microsoft Office Suite 
  • iWork 
  • Matlab 
  • Java 
  • Python 
  • C/C++ 
  • PostgreSQL 
  • CAD Systems (CATIA, Blender, NX) 
  • Eclipse 
  • OpenCV 
  • Productboard


Highlights

  • Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, with a focus on Scrum, Kanban, and Lean practices. Proficient in applying Agile frameworks to enhance team collaboration, increase productivity, and foster continuous improvement.
  • Scrum Master: Track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams as a Scrum Master, ensuring adherence to Agile practices, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and removing impediments. Skilled in promoting selforganization and team empowerment.
  • Product Owner: Proven ability to define product visions, create and prioritize product backlogs, and effectively communicate requirements to development teams. Experience in stakeholder management, roadmap planning, and driving product strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Requirement Engineer: Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements, eliciting user stories, and performing gap analysis. Skilled in translating business needs into actionable requirements and collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project objectives.
  • Atlassian Consultant: Extensive knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. Expertise in configuring and customizing workflows, implementing best practices, and providing guidance on effective utilization of Atlassian products to streamline project management and collaboration processes.
  • Client-Centric Approach: Committed to building strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and delivering tailored solutions that drive business value. Proven track record of exceeding client expectations and delivering successful consulting engagements
  • Stakeholder management: crossfunctionally collaborated with engineers, designers, data scientists, and user researchers to refine product vision and guide the products ability to deliver a positive user experience in both the early and late stage of adoption.


STUDENT EXPERIENCE

10/2013 ? 12/2013:

Role: Student Assistant

Customer: Continental AG ? Babenhausen, Germany


04/2013 ? 07/2013:

Role: Trainee

Customer: Nokia Gate5 GmbH ? Berlin, Germany


07/2009 ? 03/2011:

Role: Student Assistant

Customer: Prostep AG ? Darmstadt, Germany


10/2009 ? 12/2009:

Role: Project Manager

Customer: Adam Opel AG ? Rüsselsheim, Germany

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