
Alexander Weekes
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Alex has helped dozens of founders and senior leaders execute innovative solutions to real problems. Prior to joining the Toptal network, he integrated athlete-management tech into UK universities and optimized revenues for Unite Students. Since joining Toptal, he has delivered complex solutions for clients with a technology-agnostic approach, utilizing Agile methodologies and user-centric, problem-orientated management techniques. Within Toptal, Alex is also a mentor and community leader.
Project Highlights
Expertise
Work Experience
Agile Project Manager
Unite Students Plc
- Created processes for income optimization, establishing baseline numbers for revenue optimization of existing assets, and making recommendations on asset acquisition.
- Built systems for business analysts to assess portfolio income.
- Integrated new systems and processes into BAU across the whole company.
Project Manager (Contract)
Locum Meds
- Led multiple concurrent projects in website development, marketing, and internal process restructuring.
- Managed projects using Agile methodologies.
- Liaised with multiple departments to develop legal and compliance processes.
- Spearheaded compliance projects in preparation for GDPR regulation.
- Led rebranding projects, including outsourcing creative and development work.
- Managed remote teams for software and process-based projects.
Project Manager
The Physique Factory
- Implemented the use of Kanban boards.
- Started and ran daily stand ups.
- Created user training documentation.
- Built development team (designers, testers, BAs, UX designers, and software engineers).
- Created function requirements documents.
- Conducted sprint reviews.
- Managed sprint/release planning meetings.
- Held stakeholder review meetings.
- Conducted project discovery workshops.
Project History
Marketplace iOS App (via Toptal)
Built a functioning MVP for a geolocation-based task completion app.
• Managed a team of designers and developers.
• Helped define the product vision and narrowed the focus to target MVP at a specific user type.
• Created a feature list aligned with the client's requirements.
• Built personas and user types.
• Developed processes to manage changing client requirements and development team capacity.
• Oversaw scope changes and prioritized the backlog to eliminate "nice-to-have" features and focus on the critical ones.
• Managed project staffing requirements.
Real Estate Platform (via Toptal)
https://www.listingloop.com.au/Organized and led the development team to deliver buyer and agent solutions for off-market properties.
Augmented Reality Medtech (via Toptal)
Built a type of innovative MedTech software to utilize Microsoft Hololens hardware for orthopedic surgeries.
• Helped to scope initial requirements and understand core required features
• Managed scope changes to eliminate unnecessary features and maintain focus.
• Facilitated communication within a widely dispersed team.
• Created copy and presentation material for client sales pitches.
• Implemented best practice processes to facilitate efficient development.
iOS Mobile App
Led the development of an iOS app that connects athletes to a central development portal and their coaches.
Membership Platform
Sourced and integrated a bespoke online membership platform for a business fraternal organization.
Athlete Management Platform
Integrated custom software into large educational institutions to improve athlete performance and reduce staff workload.
Daycare Management Software (via Toptal)
http://www.childcareseer.comTook on an existing project and streamlined the development process. Advanced the product to MVP and go to market.
• Worked with an exciting team that was having some problems with development.
• Implemented processes and plans to streamline this and moved the team into a more efficient and well-developed mechanism.
• Got the product to the state of a usable MVP.
• Worked closely with the client to develop a go-to-market plan and establish metrics for success in the longer term.
• Continued to work on the long-term roadmap and rollout plan.
NFT Marketplace
Created prioritized backlog, pitch deck and oversaw a white paper for a non-custodial, permissionless NFT marketplace.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science
Queen Mary University of London - London, UK
Certifications
Product Management
Product School
PRINCE2
AXELOS
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)