LIRIKË HOXHA
Prishtina
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 7 years of experience in technology, specializing in product management and agile delivery. Successfully led cross-functional teams to create customer-focused digital solutions, enhancing engagement and minimizing downtime. Expertise in backlog management and strategic planning, optimizing team performance through Agile methodologies. Dedicated to continuous improvement and aligning product development with business objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager / Solution Owner
Inspire11
04.2024 - Current
- Drove product delivery for high-growth trailer telematics platform in fast-paced startup environment.
- Led cross-functional collaboration among engineering, DevOps, data, and design teams to ensure alignment.
- Owned and managed product backlog, defined user stories, and facilitated sprint planning and refinement sessions, ensuring high-quality and timely feature delivery.
- Acted as key partner to client, translating business needs into actionable requirements and delivery plans.
- Navigated complex leadership dynamics between client and internal teams to align expectations.
- Delivered multiple customer-facing features, improving platform engagement and reducing operational downtime.
- Managed competing priorities while ensuring continuous progress on deliverables.
Agile Project Manager
WisoTech
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Served as Agile resource, guiding team on Scrum framework and methodologies.
- Organized and led all Scrum ceremonies, promoting active participation from team members.
- Resolved impediments affecting team progress by collaborating with departments and stakeholders.
- Provided support and counseling to team members, ensuring access to necessary resources.
- Supported various projects within German Insurance and Media Industries, managing diverse responsibilities.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Project Manager / Scrum Master
Betotrace
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated seamless communication between Kosovo-based development team and management in Belgium.
- Drove delivery of a key digital solution that automated ordering, tracking, and delivery processes for construction materials.
- Instilled agile principles within team by facilitating sprint planning and daily standups.
- Collaborated with UI/UX team to translate user needs into actionable design recommendations.
- Enhanced cross-functional collaboration among development, design, and testing teams to streamline execution.
- Oversaw sprint testing activities, promptly identifying and addressing defects.
- Empowered team to self-organize, fostering an environment of trust and creativity.
Software Engineer
SQA Consulting SEE (ABC Tech Group)
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed high-quality code for web applications tailored to banking and fintech sectors.
- Managed hosting environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted thorough troubleshooting and debugging processes to resolve issues promptly.
- Performed testing procedures to maintain software integrity and functionality.
- Collaborated with QA engineers, UX/UI designers, and Product team in agile methodologies.
- Utilized SCRUM framework to enhance team communication and project efficiency.
Retail Contract Manager / IT Global Project Coordinator
AT&T (Kosbit)
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Coordinated comprehensive IT project lifecycles, from initial conception and planning to testing, implementation, and successful handover.
- Established and maintained open channels of communication with clients, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related queries, feedback, and escalations.
- Championed timely and efficient task execution, ensuring collective adherence to quality standards and project timelines across multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Professional Scrum Master I (PSMI) Certified -
Scrum.org | European Software Institute
AI For Product Management
Pendo
Product Roadmapping Micro-Cert. (PRC)
Product School
Product Analytics Micro-Certification (PAC)
Product School
Product-Led Growth Micro-Certification (PLGC)
Product School
Product Analytics Certification
Pendo
Product Management Basics
Pendo
Project Management Professional - Preparatory Training -
GIZ | SHPIK
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Prishtina
Black Belt - Python Full-Stack Web Development
Coding Dojo Bootcamp
Skills
- Project & Product Management
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Product Backlog Management
- Roadmap Development
- Product Requirements Documentation
- Forecasting & Strategic Planning
- Leadership & Team Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement & Management
- UAT Testing
- Technical Acumen
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management & Collab Tools: Jira, Trello, Azure Dashboards, Confluence
- Analytics Tools: Google Analytics, Pendo
- Design Tools: Figma, Miro
- Database Tools: PgAdmin, Studio3T
References
Steven, Cuypers, Chief Product Officer / Betotrace, steven@betotrace.com, stevencuypers@gmail.com, +32 486 87 45 20
Timeline
Product Manager / Solution Owner
Inspire11
04.2024 - Current
Agile Project Manager
WisoTech
01.2024 - 03.2024
Project Manager / Scrum Master
Betotrace
02.2023 - 12.2023
Software Engineer
SQA Consulting SEE (ABC Tech Group)
10.2020 - 01.2023
Retail Contract Manager / IT Global Project Coordinator
AT&T (Kosbit)
09.2017 - 10.2021
Professional Scrum Master I (PSMI) Certified -
Scrum.org | European Software Institute
AI For Product Management
Pendo
Product Roadmapping Micro-Cert. (PRC)
Product School
Product Analytics Micro-Certification (PAC)
Product School
Product-Led Growth Micro-Certification (PLGC)
Product School
Product Analytics Certification
Pendo
Product Management Basics
Pendo
Project Management Professional - Preparatory Training -
GIZ | SHPIK
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Prishtina
Black Belt - Python Full-Stack Web Development
Coding Dojo Bootcamp
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