Aleksandar Kalanoski - Product Owner, Product Manager

Q: Where is Aleksandar based?

Aleksandar is based in Ohrid, North Macedonia .

Q: What languages does Aleksandar speak?

Aleksandar speaks the following languages: Macedonian (Native), English (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Aleksandar have?

Aleksandar has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Aleksandar has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months . Note that Aleksandar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Aleksandar's latest experience?

Aleksandar's most recent position is Product Owner, Product Manager at Interactive Solutions .

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

In recent years, Aleksandar has worked for Interactive Solutions .

Q: Which industries is Aleksandar most experienced in?

Aleksandar is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Aleksandar most experienced in?

Aleksandar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management . Aleksandar also has some experience in Customer Service , Marketing , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Aleksandar worked in recently?

Aleksandar has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Aleksandar worked in recently?

Aleksandar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Ohrid, North Macedonia

Experience

Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

5 years 8 months

Product Owner, Product Manager

Interactive Solutions

Acted as the link between product, IT, and sales teams to understand customer demand for new features and prioritize the product roadmap
Owned the product roadmap and met 95% of all feature deadlines by proactively identifying and migrating any engineering roadblocks
Encountered more open and transparent communication between executive stakeholders, engineering, and marketing, resulting in an almost 20% annual increase in the pace of the feature development life-cycle
Owned the planning and scheduling of two-week sprints and clearly articulated the product vision to engineering, resulting in hitting 95% of the product goals defined at the start of the year
Identified product gaps in Google Analytics and led the build of new features across engineering and design
Built business logic for online products
Contacted and coordinated API providers
Created high-quality stories for the development team with detailed and clear explanations
Performed final testing before product release
Served as project owner of two projects launched on the USA market
Conducted social media research
Ensured brand protection

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Ohrid, North Macedonia

Private Startup

Launched giant human balls (2m diameter) for walking on water
Created dedicated webpage, blog, and social media accounts
Positioned product between two popular local beach lounge bars
Secured custom branding and promotion from major Macedonia companies like Bimilk
Equipment purchased by T-Mobile after the season and used in a high-profile video advertisement

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Ohrid, North Macedonia

Private Startup

Launched one of the first online shops in the country
Offered over 5,000 products
Acquired over 10,000 clients within four months in a limited market
Designed unique web interface and product presentation
Established direct API connections with major importers in the country
Applied a minimum investment–maximum offer philosophy
Maintained minimal operating cost by connecting product directly to buyer

Jan 2006 - Dec 2017

12 years

Ohrid, North Macedonia

Head of IT Department, System Administrator

Metropol Lake Resort

Managed the PMS project (integrated property management system)
Coordinated bank certificates and bank transaction software
Organized development of custom software applications used in the hotel
Provided technical support and training for employees
Administered the main database server
Administered the EONA Pay TV (SI3000) system for smart rooms
Managed network administration for over 100 computers and additional equipment
Supported over 15 POS (points of sale)
Administered video monitoring security system (over 150 cameras)
Administered K&P climatization system for the buildings
Engineered internal network infrastructure (Optic, LAN, LON)
Administered the hotel website ([link]
Administrated RADIUS server (Mikrotik antennas)
Provided high-level technical support for events involving 17+ state presidents, worldwide celebrities, NATO events, and many international organizations
Implemented cameras, Wi-Fi, optical cabling, remote access, and coordinated reservation system and storage logistics to integrate Hotel Fersped – Mavrovo with headquarters in Ohrid

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

6 years

Ohrid, North Macedonia

System Administrator / Software Implementation

Jongis Computer Center

Negotiated with stakeholders for hospitality software development
Trained customers on specific software applications
Implemented software for VIP users (medium and large companies)
Provided technical support for VIP users
Consulted on network infrastructure for VIP users
Assembled over 2,500 custom computers
Assembled over 50 custom servers
Administered the company website
Managed sales for specific products

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 Tourism (12 years), Information Technology (11.5 years), and Retail (4 years).

Tourism

Information Technology

Retail

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 Information Technology (21.5 years), Product Development (16.5 years), Project Management (16.5 years), Customer Service (6 years), Marketing (4 years), and Sales (4 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Customer Service

Marketing

Sales

Skills

Communication Skills

A Diplomatic And Productive Approach To A Project, Gained With Stable Stakeholders’ Communication In The Previous Project, 4 Years Building The Product With International Cooperation.
Good Communication Skills Gained Through My Experience As Sales Manager For One Year At Jongis Computer Center.
Good Communication Skills Gained By Working As An It Trainer In A Medium-sized Company (120 Employees), Employees From Very Different Departments With And Without Computer Experience
Gained Communications With Medium And Big Companies For Consulting About Implementing Information Technologies Or Implementing Software Solutions That Are The Core Of The Working Strategies In Those Companies.
Experience In Implementing High European Standards In Working Environments.
Implementing Iso Standards And Sgs Certificates In Metropol Lake Resort
Implementing Iso Standards In Learnica Tcg – Ohrid (Clients Mercedes, Bmw, Etc.)
Working In Environments Where New Standards Should Be Implemented And Dealing With People That Should Be Adapted To New Times And Technologies.

Organizational And Managerial Skills

A Project Owner (Responsible For A Team Of 8 People) – Software Developers
Organizing At Least 80 People That Are Using Technologies At The Last Company
Organizing New Modifications In Software Applications For A More Sophisticated Working Environment.
Organizing Skills And Stable Decisions In High-pressure Situations (Currently Admin For 19 Servers)
Experience In Making Custom Network Infrastructures For Clients Like Us Embassy, The Turkish President Protocol, And Organizations Like Masit, Soros, And Macedonia 2025. Macedonian Secret Service, Macedonian Ministry Of Culture, Ministry Of Interior Affairs, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, And Other Vip Users.

Job-related Skills

Good Command Of Quality Control Processes (Currently Responsible For Quality In Software Development And Implementation), Product Owner, And Trained Team Leader.
Self-organizing Skills, All The Projects In My Working Career Are Mainly Directly Under Me So I Am Taking All Responsibility For All My Actions And Decisions. That Made Me Not Wait For Somebody To Organize Me But Take Action Directly.
Thinking Out Of The Box - A Lot Of Projects Like The Pms (Property Management System) At Mlr Are Successful And Are Unique In The Hospitality Industry In The Republic Of Macedonia.
In All Companies Where I Worked, I Was 24/7 On Standby After Work Hours, So I Am Used To Calls At 2 Am And Interventions During The Night If Needed.
2 Times In My Carrier I Had 23-hour Working Shifts Without A Break –I Am Used To Extreme Scenarios If Needed
I Am The Person That Is Sent To Negotiate Any Conflict Situation Or Situations Where Things Need To Be Calmed And Resolved.
I Enjoy Lifting The Spirit Of My Colleagues And Motivating Them To Concentrate On Tasks With Joy

Computer Skills

20 Years Of Professional Experience In Building And Maintaining Sophisticated Network Structures (Optical Networks, Lan Networks, Lon Networks).
Managing Routers, Switches, Optical And Dsl Modems (Cisco, Zyxel, Zte, Huawei, Dell, Etc.)
Assembling Computers And Servers With Professional Experience (Custom Parts)
Maintaining Sql Database Servers
Backup Of A Database, Locally On Daily Basis, Backup On Distanced Locations Try Vpn (Disaster Recovery Database Backup).
Recovering Files From Deleted, Formatted, Or Damaged Hard Drives (Ide, Sata, Ssd)
Assembling Custom Computers And Servers (Over 2500 Assembled)
Computer Hardware/software Troubleshooting Experience
Operating Systems Support - Windows (98, Xp, Vista, Win 7, Win 8,10 Pro), Mac, Android
Server Operating Systems Support - Windows (Server 2000, Server 2003, Server 2008/2012), Qnx
Applications (Microsoft Office, Visio, Photoshop Cs, Corel Draw)
Cad Applications (Autocad) - Moderate
3d Modelling - Sketch Up - Moderate
Databases – Sql, Access
Cloud (Aws And Microsoft Azure)
Video Editing Software (Sony Vegas Pro, Adobe Premiere)
Sound Editing Software (Sound Forge Audio Studio, Audio Master Suite)

Other Skills

Led Technology - Experience In Led Advertisement Panels - Dmv Display Studio Software
Light Effect Experience (Active Participation In Creating Nightclub), Griven, Sky Rose, Cobra Software Application.
Experience In Motorola Walkie-talkie Technology Communication (20 Km Radius)
Experience In Professional Sound Systems (Ftb, Ecler, Behringer, Pioneer, Etc.),
Experience In Professional Conference Equipment For Simultaneous Translation (Mipro, Philips, Brahler, Jabra)
Experience With Professional Cooling/heating Airmec (Italy) Units For Big Buildings.>320kw
Experience In Video Surveillance Equipment Setup And Administration (Jvc, Sony, Hikvision, Etc.) And Experience In Preparing Documentation For The Directorate For Personal Data Protection – Macedonia.
Experience In Access Control Mechanisms, Biometric Access Technology, Etc.
Experience In Design And Preparing Of Marketing Materials
Pms Project – Property Management System And Building Automation

Languages

Macedonian

Native

English

Advanced

Serbian

Advanced

Education

Oct 2000 - Jun 2002

St. Kliment Ohridski

Tourism and Hospitality · Bitola, North Macedonia

Oct 1996 - Jun 2000

St. Kliment Ohridski

Ohrid, North Macedonia

Certifications & licenses

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

Project Management Institute PMI

Agile Scrum Foundation

Agile Scrum Master

Certificate - Officer For Data Protection

Directorate for Personal Data Protection – Skopje - Macedonia

Certificate SI3000 MHS / MDS – Multimedia Hospitality Solution

Training centre Iskratel d.o.o – Kranj – Slovenia

Certificate DZLP

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Aleksandar based?

Aleksandar is based in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

What languages does Aleksandar speak?

Aleksandar speaks the following languages: Macedonian (Native), English (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Aleksandar have?

Aleksandar has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Aleksandar has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Aleksandar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Aleksandar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Aleksandar would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Owner, Product Manager, Head of IT Department, System Administrator, System Administrator / Software Implementation.

What is Aleksandar's latest experience?

Aleksandar's most recent position is Product Owner, Product Manager at Interactive Solutions.

What companies has Aleksandar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aleksandar has worked for Interactive Solutions.

Which industries is Aleksandar most experienced in?

Aleksandar is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas is Aleksandar most experienced in?

Aleksandar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management. Aleksandar also has some experience in Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales.

Which industries has Aleksandar worked in recently?

Aleksandar has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Aleksandar worked in recently?

Aleksandar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Aleksandar's education?

Aleksandar attended St. Kliment Ohridski for Tourism and Hospitality.

Does Aleksandar have any certificates?

Aleksandar has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, Agile Scrum Foundation, and Agile Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Aleksandar?

Aleksandar is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Aleksandar?

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