Alessandro Dönicke
Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design
Experience
Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design
YouniQode GmbH
- Responsible for the strategic and operational management of digital agency projects with a focus on user-centered product development, agile team leadership, and continuous value delivery
- Introduced and scaled agile processes (Scrum & Kanban) across multiple client projects
- Developed user-centered B2B and B2C applications in close collaboration with stakeholders
- Successfully delivered MVPs with iterative enhancements based on validated user insights
- Technologies and methods: Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Figma, UX Research, User Testing, Design Thinking, Agile Coaching, Backlog Management, Epic Breakdown, User Story Mapping, Prototyping, Roadmap Planning, Stakeholder Workshops, HTML/CSS, WordPress, Accessibility (WCAG), GDPR, OKRs, Product Discovery, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, UX KPIs
UX Designer & Product Owner
TRAFO Hub GmbH
- Led agile product development of an accessible health app for transplantation patients, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, prioritization, release planning, UX strategy, and roadmapping
- Built a GDPR-compliant electronic patient application (EPA) with a strong focus on usability
- Collaborated continuously with medical stakeholders
- Responsible for user story mapping, MVP definition, and tracking agile KPIs
- Technologies and methods: Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro, UX Research, iOS/Android Design Guidelines, Accessibility, GDPR, HealthTech, User Stories, OKRs, EPA Standards, Stakeholder Management
UX Designer & Product Owner
Ulusoy Consulting GmbH
- Owned product development for a SaaS tool for secure password management, including redesign, usability improvements, and technical implementation with the development team and management
- Enhanced user journey and interface performance
- Established a scalable design system and CI-compliant prototype
- Managed backlog, sprint planning, and stakeholder synchronization
- Technologies and methods: Scrum, Jira, Bitwarden, Figma, UX Testing, Product Backlog Management, Design Tokens, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methods
UX Designer & Product Owner
TRAFO Hub GmbH
- Drove agile product development of an app to control a smart pillow with sound integration, focusing on sleep quality UX
- Introduced BLE protocols and audio profiles
- Designed UX concepts, user flows, and click prototypes with usability focus
- Worked closely with the hardware team and conducted agile testing
- Technologies and methods: Scrum, Jira, BLE, Figma, UX Writing, Mobile UX, App Architecture, Design Thinking, KPI Measurement, Stakeholder Reviews
UX / UI Designer
arboro GmbH
- Redesigned and migrated a camping online shop from Shopware 5 to 6, including testing, conception, and implementation
- Created mobile-optimized UX/UI concepts to boost conversion
- Streamlined filter and checkout processes
- Aligned product and navigation structure with business objectives
- Technologies and methods: Shopware 6, Figma, Jira, Confluence, UX Testing, Wireframing, User Journeys, Agile Reviews, Responsive Design, A/B Testing, UX KPIs
UX / UI Designer
arboro GmbH
- Optimized UX and migrated to Shopware 6, including a live configurator for label variants
- Developed an interactive label generator
- Improved UI for product variants and filter functions
- Delivered conversion-oriented redesign and prototypes
- Technologies and methods: Shopware 6, JavaScript, Figma, Jira, UX Research, Responsive Design, UX Metrics, CRO, Custom UI Components, SCRUM
UX / UI Designer
arboro GmbH
- Conducted UX redesign for textile product worlds as part of a Shopware migration
- Redesigned product filter to optimize UX and reduce bounce rate
- Delivered responsive UI for mobile-centric target groups
- Created conversion- and performance-driven layouts
- Technologies and methods: Shopware 6, HTML5, CSS3, Figma, UX Audits, Heatmaps, Jira, Design Guidelines, Mobile UX, Agile Implementation
UX / UI Designer
arboro GmbH
- Redesigned UX/UI for a premium sleep products shop under Shopware 6
- Modernized and mobile-optimized product presentation
- Analyzed and improved user flows for purchasing decisions
- Collaborated closely with development and project management
- Technologies and methods: Shopware 6, Figma, UX/UI Design, Jira, Conversion Optimization, SEO Onpage Basics, Responsive Testing, UX Writing, Agile Tools
UX / UI Designer
Freelancer
- Delivered custom WordPress-based web solutions for small and medium enterprises, including SEO and ongoing support
- Built custom themes and responsive designs across various industries
- Integrated SEO techniques and performance optimizations
- Provided client consulting and managed projects from concept to launch
- Technologies and methods: WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, SEO Tools, Google Analytics, GTM, Performance Audits, Custom Plugins, Responsive Web Design
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (4.5 years), Healthcare (2 years), and Retail (0.5 years).
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Experienced in Product Development (3.5 years), Project Management (3.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Marketing (2 years).
Summary
Alessandro Dönicke is an experienced Product Owner and certified Scrum Master (PSPO II, PSM II) with a strong UX background and a focus on user-centered development of digital products. In over ten agile projects, he was responsible for backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and the methodical leadership of cross-functional teams. His hybrid expertise in product strategy, agile leadership, and UX design makes him especially valuable in dynamic project environments – from HealthTech and e-commerce to SaaS solutions.
Skills
- Product Backlog Management
- Roadmap Development
- Stakeholder Management
- User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
- Value Maximization
- Sprint Planning & Review
- Backlog Refinement
- Return On Investment (Roi)
- Feature Prioritization
- Product Vision
- Agile Coaching
- Servant Leadership
- Impediment Removal
- Sprint Facilitation
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Scrum Events
- Retrospectives
- Agile Transformation
- Team Building
- Continuous Improvement
- User-centered Design (Ucd)
- Design Thinking
- Usability Testing
- Prototyping
- User Feedback Integration
- Iterative Design Processes
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- User Research (Ux Research)
- User Experience Design (Ux)
- User Interface Design (Ui)
- Safe
- User Interviews
Technologies & Methods:
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Safe
- Jira
- Confluence
- Ux Research
- Ux Design
- Product Discovery
- Stakeholder Management
- Api Design
- Healthcare
- Shopware 6
- Wordpress
- Woocommerce
- Mobile Ux
- App Development
- Figma
- Html
- Css
- Accessibility
- Gdpr
- Cross-platform
- Agile Coaching
- Team Leadership
- Backlog Maintenance
- Sprint Planning
- Release Strategy
- Product Discovery
- Roadmap Planning
- Epic Breakdown
- User Story Mapping
- Prioritization Techniques (Moscow, Wsjf, Value Vs. Effort)
- Mvp Definition
- Feature Scoping
- Stakeholder Communication
- Requirements Engineering
- Acceptance Criteria
- Market Analysis
Languages
Education
IU Internationale Hochschule
Bachelor of Arts · Marketing · Bad Honnef, Germany
Certifications & licenses
PSM II
PSPO II
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