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Demonstrated extensive expertise as a technical project/product manager, adeptly overseeing and providing consultative guidance for software and platform solutions.
Proven track record of cultivating robust working relationships with clients and seamlessly managing diverse, multinational teams of developers and graphic designers.
Boasts over a decade of invaluable industry experience across a variety of startups, agencies, and global organizations in the US, Asia, and Europe.
Possesses a unique blend of management and technical skills, displaying a remarkable potential for continued learning, adaptation, and the enhancement of existing and emerging skill sets.
Holds a Master's of Science in Information Systems Management, with a specialized focus on Data & Software Engineering.
Programming: Python, HTML/CSS, SQL, JavaScript
Technologies/Tools: VSCode, REST API, RDBMS, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Liferay, FFMPEG, Node.js, PM2, GIT, SSH, FTP, JSON, JWT, MS Office, CMS, Trello, Jira, Confluence, PivotalTracker, Swagger, ChatGPT
Methodologies: SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Video Encoding, Computer Vision
Operating Systems: OSX, Microsoft Windows, Linux Ubuntu
Languages: English (native), Mandarin (advanced), French (beginner), German (beginner)
Ableton AG / Berlin, Germany / Jan 2020 - present
Spearheaded cross-team projects for the launch of Live 11 and Push 3; 3000+ units processed within 2 weeks of its release.
Overhauled end-to-end service processes by adapting the Triple-Diamond Planning model and agile methodologies to a department of 40 members.
Led risk mitigation, prioritization and roadmapping efforts to increase transparency across scrum teams, QA, stakeholders, and executives.
Products:
Fraunhofer FOKUS / Berlin, Germany / Apr 2019 - Dec 2021
Optimized video encoding pipelines for media broadcasters using deep learning models; achieved up to 50% data savings.
Steered a team of R&D engineers through devops, architecture design, code reviews, and roadmap development.
Published in scientific journals and worldwide conferences; successfully licensing the software with ARTE for $1+ million.
Projects:
Wunderman / Washington DC / Jan 2016 - July 2017
Optimized video encoding pipelines for media broadcasters using deep learning models; achieved up to 50% data savings.
Steered a team of R&D engineers through devops, architecture design, code reviews, and roadmap development.
Published in scientific journals and worldwide conferences; successfully licensing the software with ARTE for $1+ million.
Clients:
Astellas
Pfizer
IBM iX / Beijing, China / Jan 2016 - July 2017
Optimized video encoding pipelines for media broadcasters using deep learning models; achieved up to 50% data savings.
Steered a team of R&D engineers through DevOps, architecture design, code reviews, and roadmap development.
Published in scientific journals and worldwide conferences; successfully licensing the software with ARTE for $1+ million.
Projects:
Eggplant Digital / Beijing, China / Feb 2012 - Sept 2012
Owned the development of WordPress websites for Penguin Books, Toni & Guy, Morgan Cars, etc.; increased website traffic by 40% and improved conversion rates for client brands.
Led end-to-end design & development processes through client requirements gathering, project budgeting, Sprint planning and backlog grooming.
Projects:
App Annie / Beijing, China / Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
Owned the development of WordPress websites for Penguin Books, Toni & Guy, Morgan Cars, etc.; increased website traffic by 40% and improved conversion rates for client brands.
Led end-to-end design & development processes through client requirements gathering, project budgeting, Sprint planning and backlog grooming.
Project:
CIeNET Technologies / Beijing, China / July 2010 - Oct 2011
Managed stakeholder relationships and resourcing for Sony Ericsson's headcount ramp-up plan; onboarded 50+ test engineers
Contributed to the design, development, and performance testing of Sony Ericsson's SPHERE Client and Qualcomm's survey system.
Clients:
Sony Ericsson
Qualcomm
Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany
07/2020
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
07/2010