Ala Lutz - VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis)

Q: Where is Ala based?

Ala is based in Wallisellen, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Ala speak?

Ala speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Russian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ala have?

Ala has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Ala has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Ala may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ala's latest experience?

Ala's most recent position is VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis) at Meta .

Q: What companies has Ala worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ala has worked for Meta , Google , Kore Technologies , and PMI .

Q: Which industries is Ala most experienced in?

Ala is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Information Technology (IT) . Ala also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Sport and Recreation .

Q: Which business areas is Ala most experienced in?

Ala is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Marketing , and Information Technology (IT) . Ala also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Business Intelligence , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Ala worked in recently?

Ala has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Ala worked in recently?

Ala has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management .

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Wallisellen, Switzerland

Experience

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

7 months

Zürich, Switzerland

VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis)

Program Manager (contract by Harvey Nash)

Google

Developed innovative dashboards in Google Data Studio to support efficient decision making processes based on customer metrics and insights, led the integration of several Story Builders and PSP providers
Served the B2B channel partners with data integration, REST API troubleshooting and merchant related issues as a SME in Google platforms
Drove the process optimization by acting as liaison for Google users and products, internal product/engineering and development teams through establishing operational processes excellence, reporting cadence and ongoing communications with these stakeholders
Increased client engagement by developing insightful and actionable business recommendations aligned with stakeholder’s strategic objectives

Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

10 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Project Manager for large and complex Blockchain / DLT based projects

Kore Technologies

Led the end to end implementation of Blockchain projects, responsible for the resource and budget control
Increased customer satisfaction with respect to project delivery, generated agile metrics to ensure projects are executed within the timeline, schedule and cost
Led the standardization of digital transformation and implementation activities in close collaboration with market organizations
Achieved excellent relationships and credibility with key accounts through excellent project management, blockchain and crypto-currency expertise
Created and developed innovative product solutions with focus on Blockchain / DLT

Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

1 year 1 month

Wettingen, Switzerland

MDM Project Manager, Deputy Head of PMO

Butos AG

Led the implementation of smart GDPR digital projects and strategic data modelling as part of the new EU data protection regime
Built strong relationships with clients and engaged in complex data-driven projects
Served as deputy head of the PMO office, responsible to setup and standardize the internal PMO organizational structure
Increased customer satisfaction with respect to project delivery, generated agile metrics to ensure projects are executed within the timeline, schedule and cost
Increased project revenue footprint by identifying and generating new opportunities, by designing sales pitches and establishing relationships with key stakeholders

Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 5 months

Zug, Switzerland

Digital Project Manager & Business Analyst

Infront Sports & Media Football Association AG

Managed digital web and mobile projects with a focus on providing value based solutions
Developed and implemented reliable and scalable system design solution and automatized the workflows in Microsoft D365 CRM
Led difficult client discussions over scope and budget, achieved successful project execution while being in charge of up to 20 FTE project members
Directed digital transformation and IT-related strategies, purchased and negotiated contracts with external providers

Apr 2017 - Present

9 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Vice President of Membership, Member of the Board of Directors

PMI

Develop and execute a comprehensive digital membership strategy to attract and retain members based on the identified trends and behavior patterns
Lead and manage a team of 10 membership volunteers and staff to ensure that membership targets are met
Develop smart and integrated marketing collateral and presentations by leveraging deep knowledge of the advertising industry and key business challenges to deliver impactful and data-driven recommendations
Represent PMI and its membership interests to external stakeholders, including industry associations, government agencies, and other organizations

Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

2 years 4 months

Co-founder, Digital Project Manager

iMarket Ltd.

Developed the digital advisory platform as part of the Swiss Innovation Contest, offering a portfolio of digital transformation packages focused on SMUs
Designed a portfolio offering services from digital and social media sell to viral marketing, API and middleware strategies, CRM implementation
Enhanced and developed the business through active client leads and validation, effective pipeline management

Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

6 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Account Manager, Team Leader

Intel Security

Grew client engagement through retention strategies and taking personal ownership of customers’ issues requiring escalations, code fixes, patches or feature requests
Improved IT product roadmaps through evaluation of IT system architecture and effective collaboration with product, technical, sales and other client facing teams
Met business targets and KPI's through proactive communications regarding product and program information, support ability issues, follow-ups and strategic product plans
Partnered with IT team to ensure proper translation of business/client requirements into software changes and new releases

Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

2 years 4 months

Switzerland

Digital Transformation Project Manager

AL Consulting

Achieved consistent excellence through management of creative design and development teams, using Scrum/Kanban frameworks in project execution and completion in compliance with clients’ budgets and timelines
Developed e-commerce web application with three software components (database, middleware and web frontend) while being in charge of a project team of more than 10 FTE offshore members
Responsible for the development of a blockchain-based solution with the scope of reengineering and replacement of certain financial practices through the introduction of smart contracts and digital signatures

Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

2 years 1 month

Zürich, Switzerland

IT Risk Manager (Projects)

Credit Suisse

Stream led a multiyear information security program regarding data protection and data leakage while developing a cross-border data migration strategy
Provided efficient data security consulting, identification, assessment and reporting of risks in IT projects
Trained project managers and internal IT risk officers in the integration of change management activities, risk mitigation controls and implementation of new assessment services (self-assessment)
Assisted the IT Risk team with cross team activities: Project Review Board, Business Criticality Assessments, IT Risk Awareness, IT Security

Sep 2007 - Aug 2010

3 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Customer Service Manager, Project Manager (Projects)

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Managed internal projects of various scope and identified IT control weaknesses and associated risks
Assisted in the agile delivery of internal transformation projects engaging different stakeholders throughout the delivery life-cycle
Drove the organization's IT process improvement and automation through efficient evaluation of existing IT systems and SAP integration into other modules
Established a reputation for excellent service and incident handling by becoming subject matter expert for SAP (BWH, DWH, HANA)
Exceeded business goals and KPIs consistently by communicating proactively with appropriate teams regarding product/program information, support issues, follow-up and strategic product plans

Dec 2002 - May 2007

4 years 6 months

Chișinău, Moldova, Republic of

Project Manager, Digital Campaign and Marketing Lead

Moldova Agroindbank

Grew and coordinated complex large-scale projects from startup and negotiations to successful execution
Managed and supervised a team of consultants and project members, successfully forming a powerhouse team
Drove the organization’s process improvement, requirements gathering for an e-commerce module and anticipation of B2B integration needs
Achieved high online traffic and lead generation through improved usability and redesign of the corporate website
Developed, planned and led SEO/SEM and social media campaigns to support corporate brand and lead acquisition initiatives by integrating channel insights, analytics and reports

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (15 years), Education (9 years), Information Technology (8 years), Banking and Finance (6.5 years), Media and Entertainment (1.5 years), and Sport (1.5 years).

Professional Services

Education

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Media and Entertainment

Sport

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (18 years), Marketing (14.5 years), Information Technology (12.5 years), Strategy (9 years), Business Intelligence (6 years), and Product Development (4 years).

Project Management

Marketing

Information Technology

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Summary

Project and account manager with 10+ years of experience in delivering global IT, digital, crypto and CRM programs across industries such as: Banking, Information Technologies, Insurance, Sport, Hospitality.
Extensive experience in developing and implementing digital strategies, proficiency in PMBOK methodology, Scrum and Agile frameworks.
Proficient in SQL and data science with a track record of effectively leveraging data analysis techniques to identify trends, extract actionable insights, and drive strategic decision-making for clients in a client-facing environment.
In depth know-how with Google Products such as: GMB, GA, Google Ads and Search Console.

Skills

Blockchain, E-commerce, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Doubleclick Platform
Sap (Bwh, Dwh, Hana), Dynamics Crm, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Coremetrics, Ms Project, Sharepoint 2007/2010, Avaloq, Ms Office, Omniture, Psp, Tpi, Kaizen, Demandware, Cognos Business Intelligence, Erp
Adobe Experience Manager, Wordpress, Joomla
Html, Css, Php, Asp, Angular Js, Java
Mysql, Mariadb,.oracle, Postgresql
Scrum, Safe, Less, Pmbok

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

The Open University of England

Master of Business Administration, MBA · Business Administration · Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Oct 2001 - Jun 2006

Technical University of Moldova

Bachelor’s Degree · Informational Technologies · Chișinău, Moldova, Republic of

Certifications & licenses

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Scrum Alliance

Oxford Blockchain Strategy Program Certificate

University of Oxford

Digital Marketing Diploma

Shaw Academy

Psychology Of Sales Diploma

Shaw Academy

Marketing In The 21st Century (MBA module)

The Open University of England

Postgraduate Certificate In Business Administration

The Open University of England

ITIL® Foundation Certificate In IT Service Management

EXIN

Profile

Created

May 2023

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Ala based?

Ala is based in Wallisellen, Switzerland.

What languages does Ala speak?

Ala speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ala have?

Ala has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Ala has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Ala may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ala be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ala would be well-suited for roles such as: VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis), Program Manager (contract by Harvey Nash), Project Manager for large and complex Blockchain / DLT based projects.

What is Ala's latest experience?

Ala's most recent position is VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis) at Meta.

What companies has Ala worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ala has worked for Meta, Google, Kore Technologies, and PMI.

Which industries is Ala most experienced in?

Ala is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology (IT). Ala also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas is Ala most experienced in?

Ala is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Information Technology (IT). Ala also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Which industries has Ala worked in recently?

Ala has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Ala worked in recently?

Ala has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

What is Ala's education?

Ala holds a Master in Business Administration from The Open University of England and a Bachelor in Informational Technologies from Technical University of Moldova.

Does Ala have any certificates?

Ala has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Oxford Blockchain Strategy Program Certificate.