Aleksandar Aleksic, Project Manager in Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Aleksandar Aleksic

Verified Expert  in Project Management

Project Manager

Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Toptal member since January 22, 2021

Bio

Aleksandar is a hands-on project manager with over a decade of experience, starting from software development and moving into Agile leadership roles. He has successfully managed diverse international projects, emphasizing practical application in industries like entertainment, SaaS, IaaS, blockchain, and MarTech. Aleksandar is deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of his teams, ensuring that Agile practices are effectively implemented to drive tangible business outcomes.

Project Highlights

Advanced Driver Assistance System
Added a new development board to broaden the system.
Cultural Places
Launched a mobile application, in-house server, and website. Managed the releases of the Cultural Places platform.
Propel Media Platform
Managed several releases on the user supply of Propel Media Platform.

Expertise

  • Agile Coaching
  • Agile Product Management
  • Agile Project Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Jira
  • Product Management
  • Scrum Master
  • Sprint Planning

Work Experience

Delivery Manager

2024 - PRESENT
A&E Networks
  • Led a team to build a self-service platform powered by Kubiya.ai, automating use cases such as patch management, DNS management, Fastly stats, and automated self-healing.
  • Managed the migration from Terraform to Pulumi, a more versatile infrastructure-as-code tool that supports multiple programming languages.
  • Tracked and unblocked any impediments between the DevSecOps team, stakeholders' decisions, and 3rd-party software providers.
  • Utilized AI to automate project management processes.
  • Tracked delivery timelines, automation efficiency, and value generation for each use case.
  • Overcame challenges of managing distributed teams across multiple geo-regions, handling contractors, and navigating business politics through constant communication and alignment.

Scrum Master

2024 - 2024
OpenText
  • Helped the team understand how to break work down and present work done to stakeholders in a more granular way.
  • Collaborated with the team to slice work vertically, focusing on smaller, value-driven deliverables that demonstrated progress toward larger goals.
  • Introduced regular check-ins with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Created and maintained a process-related checklist for stakeholder engagement.
  • Led dailies, retrospectives, and other collaborative efforts within the team.
  • Assisted the team and management in understanding the team's process and how to communicate it better in the future.
  • Helped establish communication channels between developers in different time zones.

Scrum Master

2023 - 2024
Pax8
  • Focused on aligning product management and development teams around quarterly roadmaps.
  • Worked with two Scrum teams facilitating Scrum events, resolving blockers, tracking and managing risks.
  • Coached teams about doing experiments and research to understand the product better and be able to contribute more meaningfully.

Agile Coach

2021 - 2023
Unizen
  • Integrated an Atlassian-based set of tools for workflow management and issue handling throughout the company.
  • Helped with the hiring process by doing initial interviews and leading candidates through the interview process.
  • Established clear communication channels within different departments.
  • Improved the onboarding experience and tracking progress within the first two months with clear follow-ups.

Scrum Master

2021 - 2021
Yara International (via Toptal)
  • Shortened iterations from three to two weeks while maintaining velocity by reducing number and length of meeting and having clear agenda for each meeting.
  • Implemented the definition of done, definition of ready, and working agreements.
  • Introduced and aligned the team and main stakeholders on OKRs.

Agile Project Manager

2020 - 2021
PhoenixNAP
  • Implemented story point estimations to share knowledge with the team members and give a forecast for product backlog items.
  • Introduced sprint goals for a couple of teams I was working with. Evangelized setting up sprint goals with other teams within the company.
  • Introduced a new retrospective format that allowed us to focus on improving processes.
  • Structured the follow-ups from the retrospective, daily, and product backlog refinement or ad-hoc meetings.
  • Implemented regular one-to-one talks with team members and evangelized them throughout the company.

Product Manager

2020 - 2020
Bravo Systems, d.o.o.
  • Set up objectives and key results together with the head of product.
  • Decreased cost per install (CPI), which was one of the KPIs, by 25% together with the team.
  • Organized and facilitated the first user writing workshop.

Agile Project Manager

2019 - 2020
Bravo Systems
  • Increased the deployment frequency from once in six months to twice per week.
  • Managed the project to reduce the lead time from months to weeks.
  • Changed the fail percentage, as it increased in the beginning, but it's now trending down.
  • Helped improve team productivity and customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Separated the delivery and release to be able to ship more often and release on demand.

Scrum Master

2016 - 2019
Oroundo Mobile, GmbH
  • Coached the C-level executives about the work organization and product management.
  • Facilitated Scrum events and coached the development team.
  • Coached sales, marketing, and content teams to follow and contribute to the company's vision.
  • Facilitated various workshops within the company, including user story writing workshops and creating the definition of done (DoD).

Agile Project Manager

2016 - 2018
FlashBoys
  • Hired blockchain developers and assisted with team structuring.
  • Managed multiple Ethereum blockchain-based projects for our clients.
  • Coached the C-level executives about the work organization and product management.
  • Helped improve team productivity and customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Facilitated Scrum events and coached the development team.

Agile Project Manager

2015 - 2016
RT-RK
  • Served as a product owner, working with three development teams with 7+ members each.
  • Organized and facilitated the user story-writing workshops.
  • Collaborated with external partners to understand and define the integration flows.

Software Engineer

2015 - 2015
RT-RK
  • Created a messaging system to transmit data from the application to middleware.
  • Worked on the GUI rendering module that would render application written in LUA.
  • Wrote the LUA applications to be used by the low-end set-top boxes.

Agile Project Manager

2014 - 2015
OGO Sense Digital Marketing Agency Beck Communications
  • Facilitated sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create a positive mindset for Agile methodologies.
  • Led sprint reviews, daily scrums, and planning meetings to realize full team engagement.
  • Researched emerging technologies and current trends to stay on top of the methods that could benefit the Scrum team.

Web Developer

2013 - 2014
OGO Sense
  • Developed the MVC applications in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Implemented an event management solution for our customers.
  • Developed and implemented an eCommerce solution and integrated it into our customer's services.

Project History

Advanced Driver Assistance System

https://www.rt-rk.com

Added a new development board to broaden the system.

Using the TDAx SOC, the development board supports the development of ADAS applications such as advanced warning systems, active control systems, and semi-autonomous driving. In addition, customers using the RT-RK have access to a broad TDAx SOC ecosystem to enable quick time to market with TDAx-based hardware and software solutions.

This is the link to the project's specifics:
https://www.rt-rk.com/news/213-ti-expands-adas-and-autonomous-vehicle-portfolio-with-new-development-board-and-broadened-ecosystem

Cultural Places

Launched a mobile application, in-house server, and website. Managed the releases of the Cultural Places platform.

Cultural Places covers all aspects that might be interesting to the cultural travelers before and during their trip, including curated guides, location-based information, trip planning, and navigation. At the same time, it is a cutting-edge platform for travel destinations and cultural institutions that are given the opportunity to reach thousands of travelers and visitors via their smartphones.

Propel Media Platform

https://platform.propelmedia.com/

Managed several releases on the user supply of Propel Media Platform.

Propel Media connects digital marketers with unique audiences through intent-based technology that delivers superior performance with measurable results.

Our distinctive digital approach is powered by proprietary contextualization technology and a unique ad inventory supply with proven purchase intent.

Alaska Fly Fishing Goods

https://www.alaskaflyfishinggoods.com/

Increased online sales by 40% in the first year.

Alaska Fly Fishing Goods is located in Juneau, Alaska. They have the fly selection, tackle, and information their customers need to catch every fish species in Alaska and have a great fishing trip. For over 20 years, they have been guiding, running a fly shop, and fishing.

Weather Prognosis Data Provider

https://www.yara.com/

Improved overall processes within Scrum team with focus on intake process

Developed a comprehensive intake process for new initiatives, ensuring a clear pathway from concept to execution. Designed specific 'jobs to be done' for each phase, meticulously detailing the necessary tasks, resources, and key stakeholders involved. This structured approach streamlined the process and fostered collaboration, ensuring that all relevant parties were engaged at the appropriate stages. The process became more efficient by aligning objectives with actionable steps, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating project timelines.

Unizen SDK

https://www.unizen.io/

Structured initiative planning and aligned team around common goals.

As the hands-on project manager for the Unizen SDK project, I led the initiative planning, focusing on aligning the entire team around the project's key goals. I actively participated in breaking down the project's scope into specific, manageable tasks, ensuring that each team member had a clear understanding of their responsibilities. By fostering open communication and addressing challenges in real time, I helped drive the project forward, ensuring that we stayed on track to meet our objectives and deliver a high-quality SDK.

AI Teammates for DevSecOps

https://www.aenetworks.com/

Aligned team around priorities and managed delivery.

Managed a team of over 15 DevSecOps engineers, technical writers, and QA specialists dedicated to delivering AI-driven solutions for a self-service platform. I focused on integrating advanced security practices and ensuring high-quality outputs to enhance the platform’s functionality and user experience.

Skills

Tools

Jira, GitHub, Miro, TFS, Confluence, Git

Paradigms

DevOps, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Management, Agile Delivery

Platforms

Blockchain, Android, iOS

Other

Sprint Planning, PI Planning, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Workshop Facilitation, Agile Coaching, Coaching, Team Mentoring, Scrum Master, IT Project Management, Agile Sprints, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, React, React Native, Software as a Service (SaaS), Stakeholder Management, JQL, Product Owner, Web Development, Mobile Development, Facilitation, Product Vision, Product Planning, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum, Technical Project Management, Mobile App Development, PHP, Airtable, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Agile Transformation, Python, Java, C++, ZenHub, Roadmaps, Feature Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Atlas, Reporting

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