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Alessandro Dönicke

Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design

Alessandro Dönicke
Eschborn, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present
1 year 1 month
Eschborn, Germany

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
Apr 2024 - Dec 2024
9 months
Braunschweig, Germany

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
Feb 2024 - Oct 2024
9 months
Eschborn, Germany

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
Mar 2023 - Apr 2024
1 year 2 months
Braunschweig, Germany

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
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
4 months
Stuttgart, Germany

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
May 2022 - Jun 2022
2 months
Stuttgart, Germany

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
Apr 2022 - May 2022
2 months
Stuttgart, Germany

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
Mar 2022 - May 2022
3 months
Stuttgart, Germany

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
Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
1 year 8 months
Ulm, Germany

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).

Information Technology
Healthcare
Retail

Business Areas Experience

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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).

Product Development
Project Management
Information Technology
Marketing

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

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

May 2025 - Apr 2028

IU Internationale Hochschule

Bachelor of Arts · Marketing · Bad Honnef, Germany

Certifications & licenses

PSM II

PSPO II

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Where is Alessandro based?

Alessandro is based in Eschborn, Germany.

What languages does Alessandro speak?

Alessandro speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alessandro have?

Alessandro has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Alessandro has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months. Note that Alessandro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alessandro be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alessandro would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design, UX Designer & Product Owner, UX / UI Designer.

What is Alessandro's latest experience?

Alessandro's most recent position is Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design at YouniQode GmbH.

What companies has Alessandro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alessandro has worked for YouniQode GmbH, TRAFO Hub GmbH, Ulusoy Consulting GmbH, and arboro GmbH.

Which industries is Alessandro most experienced in?

Alessandro is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Retail. Alessandro also has some experience in Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas is Alessandro most experienced in?

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

What is Alessandro's education?

Alessandro holds a Bachelor in Marketing from IU Internationale Hochschule.

Does Alessandro have any certificates?

Alessandro has 2 certificates. These include: PSM II and PSPO II.

What is the availability of Alessandro?

Alessandro is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alessandro?

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