
Jacob Ceresia
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Tokyo, Japan
Toptal member since February 2, 2024
Jacob is an accomplished Agile project manager with a strong track record in process creation and improvement. His experience spans diverse industries, and he's passionate about driving efficiency and excellence in project management through Agile methodologies. Jacob's dedication to refining processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement has consistently contributed to the success of projects under his guidance.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Backlog Grooming
- Backlog Management
- Jira
- Product Owner
- Scrum
- Scrum Master
- Slack
- Zoom
Work Experience
Technical Program Manager
Woven
- Created and implemented a three-tier program that covered basic security concepts. The program also endowed security responsibilities for every tier and acted as a force multiplier for the security department.
- Enhanced the baseline hiring process by creating a service-level agreement for hiring managers, improving the throughput of candidates by standardizing evaluation criteria and determining best practices.
- Acted as a product owner and implemented a vulnerability management system that scanned code repositories in multiple languages and displayed findings ranked by severity.
Project Manager
Rakuten
- Implemented Scrum and Kanban in the software development group and operations team.
- Created and instructed Agile-based standard operating procedures for software development groups.
- Managed the Ceph cluster rollout onto the Rakuten OneCloud network.
- Oversaw the provisioning and integration of MySQL and Cassandra onto the company's cloud-based infrastructure.
Project Manager
Fusion Systems
- Oversaw the IT infrastructure of new retail store openings for Hollister by Abercrombie, which included network creation, server installation, and point-of-sale hardware implementation.
- Managed the licensee retail acquisition IT Infrastructure swap out of all locations nationwide for Burberry.
- Oversaw the custom SaaS ERP system implementation for 50+ locations for Utara 5, a Malaysian chain restaurant organization, including end user testing and Scrum events.
Project History
Product Vulnerability Management
Acted as a product owner and implemented a vulnerability management system that scanned code repositories in multiple languages and displayed findings ranked by severity.
This project underscores my commitment to spearheading impactful solutions that enhance organizational resilience in the face of evolving digital threats.
Security Champions Program
Architected and implemented a groundbreaking three-tiered initiative that covered basic security concepts. The initiative granted security responsibilities for every tier and served as a force multiplier for the security department.
This project exemplifies my dedication to cultivating a security-conscious culture, fostering knowledge transfer, and empowering individuals to champion robust security practices within the organization.
Custom ERP System for Chain Restaurants
Oversaw the implementation of a custom software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for 50+ locations for a Malaysian chain restaurant organization.
This endeavor showcased my adept project management skills, ensuring seamless integration of the tailored ERP solution. The successful deployment streamlined operations and emphasized my commitment to delivering tailored technology solutions that align with organizational objectives, enhancing efficiency across a widespread restaurant network.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Management and Information Technology
Bentley College - Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Certifications
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II)
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master Level II (PSM II)
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master Level I (PSM I)
Scrum.org
Skills
Tools
Slack, Zoom, Jira, Redmine
Paradigms
Scrum
Platforms
Monday.com
Other
Business Administration, Scrum Master, Backlog Management, Backlog Grooming, Feature Backlog Prioritization, Product Owner, Aha!, Microsoft Teams, Project Management, IT Project Management, IT Projects, Education, QA Testing, Storage as a Service (STaaS), Database as a Service (DBaaS)
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