Alessandro D.

Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Designer

Eschborn, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present
7 months
Eschborn, Germany

Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Designer

YouniQode GmbH

  • Responsible for the strategic and operational management of digital projects in an agency setting with a focus on user-centered product development, agile team leadership, and continuous value delivery

  • In the hybrid role as Product Owner, Scrum Master, and UX Designer, responsible for product vision, prioritization, and methodical guidance of the development team

  • Introduced and scaled agile processes (Scrum & Kanban) across multiple client projects

  • Developed user-centered B2B and B2C applications in close coordination with stakeholders

  • Successfully delivered MVPs with iterative improvements based on validated user insights

  • Used technologies & 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 the agile product development of an accessible health app for transplant patients, including sprint planning, backlog maintenance, prioritization, release planning, UX strategy, and roadmapping

  • Built a GDPR-compliant EHR app with a focus on usability

  • Maintained continuous alignment with medical stakeholders

  • Responsible for user story mapping, MVP definition, and agile KPIs

  • Used technologies & methods: Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro, UX Research, iOS/Android design guidelines, Accessibility, GDPR, HealthTech, User Stories, OKRs, EHR standards, Stakeholder Management

Feb 2024 - Oct 2024
9 months
Eschborn, Germany

UX Designer & Product Owner

Ulusoy Consulting GmbH

  • Owned the product for a SaaS tool for secure password management, including redesign, usability improvements, and technical implementation in collaboration with the dev team and management

  • Improved the user journey and interface performance

  • Introduced a scalable design system and a CI-compliant prototype

  • Managed the backlog, sprint planning, and stakeholder synchronization

  • Used technologies & 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

  • Agile product development of an app to control a smart pillow with sound integration and a UX focus on sleep quality

  • Implemented BLE protocols and audio profiles

  • Created UX concepts, user flows, and click prototypes with usability focus

  • Worked closely with the hardware team and led agile testing

  • Used technologies & 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

  • UX redesign and migration of the camping online shop from Shopware 5 to 6, including testing, planning, and implementation

  • Mobile-optimized UX/UI concept to boost conversion

  • Redesigned and simplified filter and checkout processes

  • Aligned product and navigation structure with business goals

  • Used technologies & 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

  • UX optimization and migration to Shopware 6 including a live configurator for label variants

  • Development of an interactive label generator

  • UI optimization for product variants and filter functions

  • Conversion-oriented redesign and prototyping

  • Used Technologies & 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

  • UX redesign for textile product worlds as part of the Shopware migration

  • UX-optimized product filter and reduced bounce rate

  • Responsive UI for audiences with mobile needs

  • Conversion- and performance-driven design

  • Used Technologies & 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

  • UX/UI redesign of a premium online shop for sleep products on Shopware 6

  • Modernization and mobile optimization of product presentation

  • Analysis and improvement of user flows for purchase decisions

  • Close collaboration with development and project management

  • Used Technologies & Methods: Shopware 6, Figma, UX/UI design, Jira, conversion optimization, SEO on-page basics, responsive testing, UX writing, agile tools

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

UX / UI Designer

Freelancer

  • Creation of custom WordPress-based websites for small and medium businesses, including SEO and support

  • Development of custom themes and responsive web design for various industries

  • Integration of SEO techniques and load time optimizations

  • Client consulting and project handling from concept to launch

  • Used Technologies & Methods: WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, SEO tools, Google Analytics, GTM, performance audits, custom plugins, responsive web design

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 digital product development.

In more than ten agile projects, he was in charge of backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and methodical leadership of cross-functional teams.

His hybrid skills in product strategy, agile leadership, and UX design make him especially valuable in dynamic project settings – from HealthTech to e-commerce and SaaS solutions.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

May 2025 - Apr 2028

IU Internationale Hochschule

Bachelor of Arts · Marketing · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Product Owner II

Scrum Master & Product Owner

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Master I

Professional Scrum Master II

Professional Scrum Product Owner I

Search Engine Advertising

Search Engine Optimization

Social Media Management

Agile Leadership Specialist

Certified User Experience Designer

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