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Work History
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ALEXANDRU NICULIN

Product Manager | Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Ailertchen,Rheinland-Pfalz

Summary

Results-driven Product Manager with a unique blend of creative artistry and technical expertise, successfully launching innovative SaaS products, leading cross-functional teams, and driving measurable business growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Lead Product Manager

Maxon Computer GmbH
Bad Homburg Vor Der Höhe
01.2023 - Current
  • As the Lead Product Manager, I was responsible for integrating acquisitions, unifying the product vision, driving overall product strategy, and mentoring other product managers involved in the project.
  • Developed detailed product roadmaps, prioritizing features based on user needs and business goals.
  • Directed the successful launch of a new SaaS features & products, increasing new user acquisition by aligning product strategy with market needs.
  • Spearheaded the launch of 15+ new Red Giant products, driving adoption and revenue growth through user-centered design and marketing strategies.
  • Spearheaded a new product Maxon Studio and contributing to Maxon's North Star Capsules Everywhere' vision by managing end-to-end development, marketing, sales and vendor partnerships, expanding Maxon's strategic market footprint.
  • Transitioned Red Giant products to a goal-oriented development framework, integrating OKRS and clear KPIs and fostering consistency across the product suite.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align product vision with business goals, driving cross-functional synergy between engineering, marketing, and sales teams.
  • Supported team-wide adoption of Agile practices, enhancing collaboration and delivery timelines achieving 50% faster release cycles by Implementing Agile methodologies and streamlining product development processes.

QA Engineer & Technical Artist

Maxon Computer GmbH
Bad Homburg Vor Der Höhe
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Facilitated product improvements by proactively participating in planning meetings and pitching innovative ideas, contributing to new product launches.
  • Drafted quality assurance guidelines and reports, enabling improved workflows and reducing quality issues.
  • Engaged directly with customers, resolving quality issues with empathy and turning feedback into actionable product enhancements.
  • Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software issues, leading to higher product reliability.

Freelance Artist

Multiple Independent Contractors and Studios
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Delivered award-winning compositing and motion graphic designs for studios, marketing agencies, and international film projects.
  • Participated in filmmaking contests, earning recognition for creative excellence in compositing and visual effects.
  • Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, from conceptualization to final delivery, for diverse clients and industries.

Education

Software Product Management -

University of Alberta
Canada
04.2021 - 01.2022

Digital Art & VFX - undefined

Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences
01.2017 - 01.2019

Art & Architecture -

International Art School Balasa Doanna
01.2001 - 01.2013

Skills

Agile Management

Product roadmapping

Product lifecycle management

Product vision and strategy

Go-to-market strategy

Scrum

Agile Management

Accomplishments

  • Successful Product Launch: Increased new user acquisition by 30% through strategic SaaS product launch.
  • Market Expansion Success: Achieved a 20% increase in market presence through the successful launch of new Maxon products.
  • Revenue Growth Initiative: Spearheaded many product launches, boosting revenue by 25% through user-centered strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Bridged teams and platforms to ship cohesive products while implementing agile methodologies.

Certification

Agile Management & Scrum

Timeline

Lead Product Manager

Maxon Computer GmbH
01.2023 - Current

Software Product Management -

University of Alberta
04.2021 - 01.2022

QA Engineer & Technical Artist

Maxon Computer GmbH
01.2019 - 01.2023

Digital Art & VFX - undefined

Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences
01.2017 - 01.2019

Freelance Artist

Multiple Independent Contractors and Studios
01.2013 - 01.2019

Art & Architecture -

International Art School Balasa Doanna
01.2001 - 01.2013
ALEXANDRU NICULINProduct Manager | Cross-Functional Team Leadership