karmen87

Software Product Manager

Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience spanning algorithmic trading systems (4 years traditional finance), enterprise SaaS development (8 years), and DeFi/blockchain technologies (2+ years active cryptocurrency trading). Proven track record building trading infrastructure with expertise in Python, data architecture, and distributed systems. Currently focused on cryptocurrency trading infrastructure, DeFi protocols, and blockchain technology.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $60,000

Hourly rate: $25

Nationality: 🇭🇷 Croatia

Residency: 🇭🇷 Croatia


Experience

Software Project Manager
i3Annotate
2017 - 2018
Led Agile development of multi-platform touchscreen annotation application for business and education from prototype to production release. - Led 6-person development team (contractors and direct reports) through full project lifecycle - Defined project scope, milestones, and resource allocation - Established testing workflows and validation processes across iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac platforms - Managed Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives - Delivered project on-time and within budget
Software/Blockchain Consultant
Predictor
2016 - 2020
Conducted part-time data analysis using TensorFlow and PyTorch to explore predictive models alongside product management duties. Performed discretionary and algorithmic trading through CEX and DEX venues. The algorithmic trading was executed through Hummingbot and proprietary infrastructures for company and client accounts. It encompassed market making, arbitrage, hedging with options, and synthetic flow strategies. Used RPC nodes, SQL/RDBMS and Python to analyze on-chain data (TVL, liquidity, order flow). Developed Python-based data pipelines using TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS/GCP, and Docker for blockchain analytics and trading bots. Performed research in various technical and economy fields to evaluate or help early stage crypto projects.
Traditional Finance Trading Consultant
Predictor
2016 - 2020
Built algorithmic trading infrastructure for traditional financial markets. - Developed algorithmic trading infrastructure for traditional financial markets - Built market data processing pipelines and order execution systems - Implemented risk management and monitoring systems for trading operations - Created data analysis tools for trading strategy backtesting and optimization - Developed real-time market data processing systems - Built automated trading strategies and signal generation systems
Product Owner
Planet IRM
2015 - 2023
Product Owner for Planet IRM NexGen, enterprise cloud-based infrastructure management platform serving Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Department of Defense agencies. Product Development & Technical Leadership: - Designed 125+ UI/UX mockups in Balsamiq defining feature specifications for development teams - Worked with Object Model data architecture framework describing object structure, relations, and properties - Collaborated with 10-15 engineers across multiple time zones on system architecture and technical implementation - Attended almost all engineering and architecture meetings to understand technical implementation deeply - Participated in database design conversations and data modeling discussions with engineering teams - Contributed to technical architecture discussions for cloud platform migration Technical Documentation & Specifications: - Authored 1,800+ pages of comprehensive technical documentation across 28 product versions - Created detailed technical specifications and design documents used by development teams for feature implementation - Documented complex system architecture, REST API integrations, and deployment workflows - Created detailed release notes (30+ pages each) documenting features, bug fixes, and system changes - Researched and proposed API documentation approach using Swagger/OpenAPI specification Integration & Quality Assurance: - Created mockups and documented integration features with third-party enterprise systems (Fluke Networks LinkWare Live, BMC Helix ITSM, ServiceNow) - Attended integration design meetings with engineering teams and external partners - Conducted acceptance testing and quality validation for new features - Established version control processes for documentation using Dr.Explain, GitBook, and Wikipages Stakeholder Collaboration: - Worked closely with CTO and stakeholders on product strategy and feature prioritization - Served as primary product contact for enterprise clients and government agencies - Improved user self-service capabilities through comprehensive documentation
Software Developer
Neos
2011 - 2015
Developed algorithmic trading systems, SCADA infrastructure, and ERP solutions. - Built Python-based algorithmic trading infrastructure and market data processing systems for financial markets - Developed real-time data pipelines for market data ingestion, processing, and analysis - Implemented trading signals and order execution systems - Developed SCADA system components for public lighting infrastructure management - Created data pipelines for real-time market data processing - Implemented SQL databases and optimized query performance for trading systems - Developed ERP system modules for business process automation

Skills

agile
data-science
dataops
product-designer
project-manager
technical-writer
ui-ux-designer
ux-researcher
product-manager
english