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Roxana-Maria Grigore

Freelance Startup Project Manager
RomaniaToptal Member Since June 25, 2018

Roxana has extensive experience with founders and new software product kick-off initiatives. She has 19 years of expertise in the software development industry, including technical leadership and management roles, leading new product initiatives, and programming. In a previous Toptal engagement, Roxana supported a startup founder to launch a new product, assess the business viability, minimize risk, build the team, get excellent customer feedback, and secure a significant investment budget.

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Andy Walters

Freelance Startup Project Manager
United StatesToptal Member Since May 1, 2019

Andy brings a decade-long track record of delivering digital publishing projects for marquee clients like Poynter and Stanford. He leverages his passion for Agile, robust technical background, and seasoned managerial skills to shepherd digital projects to success. His veteran approach is high-touch, radically transparent, and focused on outcomes.

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Tomasz Modzelewski

Freelance Startup Project Manager
PolandToptal Member Since January 13, 2019

Tomasz is a seasoned, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented professional with far-ranging experience in project and portfolio management in a variety of industries. He joined Toptal to find work on IT-related projects, preferably with a good mix of software and infrastructure in all types of organizations—from startup to enterprise.

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Samuel Adesoga

Freelance Startup Project Manager
United KingdomToptal Member Since July 4, 2019

An accomplished and results-driven servant-leader, Samuel has over 12 years' experience delivering large-scale software using Agile methodologies. He has coached and mentored development teams (developers, business analysts, and testers) and other stakeholders within the business at different levels. His experience includes working as a developer, test automation specialist, test and release manager, and most recently as an Agile project manager.

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Andris Akmentins

Freelance Startup Project Manager
LatviaToptal Member Since July 23, 2018

Andris is a senior project manager with more than a decade of international experience—the bulk of his work consisting of implementations, data migrations, and product development. He's been recognized for his pro-active attitude and excellent communication skills and has a proven track record in leadership, strategic, operational, and financing areas.

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Peter John Hastings

Freelance Startup Project Manager
United KingdomToptal Member Since December 19, 2018

Peter is a solid, business-driven leader with technical knowledge and international experience who helps businesses build a vision for the future and deliver the required change. With expertise with C-suite stakeholders, Peter is confident, whether presenting to the board or engaging developers, providing measured and analytical thought leadership, business, and technical acumen, and insight to all who need it. Peter has led many end-to-end large change programs and accounts.

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Ruben Vrinzen

Freelance Startup Project Manager
NetherlandsToptal Member Since April 9, 2019

Ruben is an experienced people manager with a background in the corporate and entrepreneurial world. As a Certified Scrum Master and PRINCE2 project manager, he has led over 300 people worldwide to deliver above expectations on an individual and a team level. With strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for cultures, he's most successful in managing multi-disciplinary teams in eCommerce and innovative startups.

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Donna Penick

Freelance Startup Project Manager
United StatesToptal Member Since June 25, 2019

Donna is a well-rounded and versatile project and product management leader with industry experience ranging from aerospace and government to digital media and eCommerce. Her experience at startups and medium-sized businesses, such as LegalZoom and Napster, has given her hands-on experience with IT and software development projects and process improvement. Donna likes challenges and is excited to work with new clients on new projects.

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Edgar Emilio Polanco Gomez

Freelance Startup Project Manager
MexicoToptal Member Since May 1, 2019

Edgar is a senior engineering manager and project manager with more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry who specializes in software development and quality assurance. He's skilled at leading remote and multinational teams in agile and waterfall environments within a variety of organization sizes, from startups to large Fortune 500 organizations. His expertise encompasses various industries including healthcare, telecommunications, eCommerce, and education.

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Manuel Jose D. de Jesus

Freelance Startup Project Manager
United StatesToptal Member Since June 21, 2018

Manuel is a proven Technical Program Manager and Scrum Master with deep experience in Waterfall (PMI) and Agile methodologies from working in the technology and consulting industries. Manuel spent two years as a Microsoft Official Curriculum trainer, five years as a Developer and Lead/Architect before moving into Project Management. He has spent the last eight years as a TPM/Scrum Master for one of the largest software companies.

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Steven Ligeza

Freelance Startup Project Manager
United StatesToptal Member Since May 29, 2019

Steve has nearly 20 years of experience as a technology program, project, and product manager, and Scrum Master and Agile Coach. This includes senior management experience at a $450 million fintech firm, and an online lending startup. He is adept with both Agile and Waterfall methods. His projects include app development, infrastructure, and organizational development, with deep expertise in data (strategy, big data, analytics, BI, and DW).

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A Toptal director of project management will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Startup Project Manager for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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FAQs

  • How are Toptal Startup Project Managers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Startup Project Managers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with project management experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

  • Can I hire Startup Project Managers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

    Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Startup Project Manager within 48 hours of signing up.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Startup Project Managers?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Startup Project Manager begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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