Led a team of product managers/owners driving the development and delivery of iOS and Android mobile applications, aligning with business objectives and user needs.
Defined and executed the mobile product vision, managing the entire product lifecycle from ideation to postlaunch optimization.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing) to ensure smooth development and successful product launches.
Conducted market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback integration to guide feature prioritization and maintain product competitiveness.
Oversaw mobile UAT, ensuring all features met performance and UX standards.
Drove agile development processes, improving team efficiency and delivery.
Mentored product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Tracked mobile product performance metrics to drive data-informed improvements.
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
7 months
Senior Product Manager
Scalefocus
Feb 2022 - Apr 2024
2 years 3 months
Product Manager – Merchandising & Shopping
Shutterfly
Orchestrated the JIRA backlog, collaborating seamlessly for ideation and continuous refinement.
Translated user needs and business strategies into precise problem statements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Led scrum ceremonies, ensuring team availability for day-to-day queries and fostering collaboration.
Prioritized, negotiated, and removed blockers to ensure successful product launches.
Collaborated with product engineering teams, stakeholders, and various departments to maintain alignment on a prioritized product backlog.
Steered the vision and strategy within the team, aligning efforts for success.
Feb 2022 - Oct 2023
1 year 9 months
Product Manager
Scalefocus
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
4 months
Product Owner/Business Analyst
Scalefocus
Oct 2019 - Nov 2021
2 years 2 months
Bulgaria
Business Analyst – Commercial Systems
Phillip Morris Bulgaria
Understood the portfolio of commercial systems, system flows, and how systems interact with each other.
Supported the systems landscape, including e-commerce, lead management, and field-force applications.
Collaborated with the IT cluster and global teams for the deployment and support of commercial solutions.
Performed user acceptance testing (UAT) with front-end and back-end testing of new systems and functionalities and filed proper documentation.
Handled everyday tasks of commercial systems maintenance, updates, and bug fixes, deploying the relevant ticket management systems.
Provided everyday support to internal commercial systems’ customers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Communicated with stakeholders to coordinate priorities of current and future projects.
Brought creative ideas with the consumer at the core and fostered an agile and digital ecosystem.
Collaborated with software providers on ongoing and future projects and sprints.
Validated changes and new functionalities by performing UAT with front-end and back-end testing and filed proper documentation.
Managed system access.
Created work instructions for new features or processes upon demand and performed onboarding of new users.
Provided support for all commercial systems in the market and managed tickets in various ticketing systems (e.g. Jira, SNOW, etc.).
Summary
Results-driven Product Manager with a proven ability to lead digital systems and product portfolios across diverse industries.
Skilled in translating business needs into innovative, scalable solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and driving strategy through agile methodologies.
Expertise in delivering exceptional consumer experiences while ensuring data security and compliance.
Passionate about leveraging technology to fuel business growth and transformation.
Languages
Bulgarian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Education
Sep 2016 - Sep 2019
University of Surrey
Bachelor of Science (Hons) · Computer Science · Guildford, United Kingdom
Sep 2011 - May 2016
First English Language School
Diploma · High School · Sofia, Bulgaria · 5.62/6.00
Certifications & licenses
Certified Entrepreneur
Conflict and Complaint Management
ITCE
Continuous Product Discovery Certification
Leadership and Communication Skills for High-Performing Teams
ITCE
SAFe Certified
Scaled Agile Framework
Time Management & Prioritisation Solution Focused Thinking