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Andrés D

Ecuador

IT Project Manager & QA Consultant

$ 3,300/month

10 yrs exp

I am an energetic and passionate person who is constantly looking for opportunities to learn and grow both professionally and personally. My approach is based on turning every circumstance into an opportunity to increase my experience and improve my skills. One of my best qualities is my ability to find effective solutions even in challenging situations, which makes me a valuable contributor to any team. With extensive experience in various fields of work, ranging from customer support to leader…

Skills

  • Agile
  • Agile Project Management
  • Automation
  • AWS
  • Bilingual Communications
  • Business Intelligence
  • Creativity
  • Java
  • Jira
  • Product Management
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • Social Media
  • SQL
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Support
  • Windows
  • .NET
  • Agile Project Manager
  • Artificial Intelligence/AI
  • Digital Project Management
  • Google Cloud
  • iOS
  • MS Project
  • Phyton
  • Poject
  • Postman
  • Product Manager
  • Production Management
  • Property Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Scrum Master
  • TeamWorks
  • Windowns
  • Windows 10
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Python/R
  • Business Intelligence Tools
  • Data Quality Assurance
  • Social Media Copy
  • Team Work
  • midjourney
  • IT Support
  • Project Manager
  • Software Product Management
  • Social Project Management
  • Project managment
  • .NET C#
  • Python3
  • Project Management
  • Prompt engineering
  • Supportive
  • Microsoft Defender
  • project mnangement
  • technical sales support
  • • Stakeholder Collaboration & Negotiation
  • • Stakeholder Collaboration & Negotiation
  • Legal Project Management
  • Creativiy
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Multilingual Communication
  • CRM tools
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Bilingual comunication
  • Program and Project Management.
  • German
  • Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Jira)
  • project managmenet
  • Paython
  • Creativity.
  • Java.
  • AI Automatization
  • Team Work
  • Hybrid Project Managerment
  • IT Project Management
  • QA Automation
  • PMO and Project Management
  • Project managemet
  • Complex Project Management
  • Quality Control & Assurance
  • Stakeholder Collaboration and Engagement
  • Windows 11
  • Playwright
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Multilingual Communication (EN/ES/PT)

Andrés D

Ecuador

IT Project Manager & QA Consultant

$ 3,300 /month

Part Time: $ 2,000/month

10 yrs exp

Intro Video

I am an energetic and passionate person who is constantly looking for opportunities to learn and grow both professionally and personally. My approach is based on turning every circumstance into an opportunity to increase my experience and improve my skills. One of my best qualities is my ability to find effective solutions even in challenging situations, which makes me a valuable contributor to any team. With extensive experience in various fields of work, ranging from customer support to leader…

Skills

  • Agile
  • Agile Project Management
  • Automation
  • AWS
  • Bilingual Communications
  • Business Intelligence
  • Creativity
  • Java
  • Jira
  • Product Management
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • Social Media
  • SQL
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Support
  • Windows
  • .NET
  • Agile Project Manager
  • Artificial Intelligence/AI
  • Digital Project Management
  • Google Cloud
  • iOS
  • MS Project
  • Phyton
  • Poject
  • Postman
  • Product Manager
  • Production Management
  • Property Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Scrum Master
  • TeamWorks
  • Windowns
  • Windows 10
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Python/R
  • Business Intelligence Tools
  • Data Quality Assurance
  • Social Media Copy
  • Team Work
  • midjourney
  • IT Support
  • Project Manager
  • Software Product Management
  • Social Project Management
  • Project managment
  • .NET C#
  • Python3
  • Project Management
  • Prompt engineering
  • Supportive
  • Microsoft Defender
  • project mnangement
  • technical sales support
  • • Stakeholder Collaboration & Negotiation
  • • Stakeholder Collaboration & Negotiation
  • Legal Project Management
  • Creativiy
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Multilingual Communication
  • CRM tools
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Bilingual comunication
  • Program and Project Management.
  • German
  • Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Jira)
  • project managmenet
  • Paython
  • Creativity.
  • Java.
  • AI Automatization
  • Team Work
  • Hybrid Project Managerment
  • IT Project Management
  • QA Automation
  • PMO and Project Management
  • Project managemet
  • Complex Project Management
  • Quality Control & Assurance
  • Stakeholder Collaboration and Engagement
  • Windows 11
  • Playwright
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Multilingual Communication (EN/ES/PT)

IT Project Manager & QA Consultant

North Highland, USA
August 2025 - present

Board Planning and lead Agile Ceremonies. Collaborate with external managers and clients to refine requirements and define MVPs. Lead QA strategy using Playwright and Postman, driving automated and scalable testing across cloud-based solutions. Design and implement test frameworks and regression suites, enhancing test coverage and reducing manual effort. Used BI tools, SQL, Jira, and Agile methods to drive decisions based on real data. Support Agile delivery with a strong focus on product quality, user experience, and continuous improvement.

Product Manager

Workers Benefit Fund
January 2024 - present

• Promoted to Product Support Manager after demonstrating exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and technical expertise in improving support operations. • Led a team of developers and analysts, ensuring 100% alignment of business requirements with technical solutions, driving scalable product enhancements. • Increased customer satisfaction by 60% by streamlining support workflows, automating processes, and reducing issue resolution time by 40%. • Optimized operational efficiency by 50% through structured requirement gathering, analysis, and prioritization, reducing backlog and improving ticket management. • Facilitated stakeholder communication, improving cross-functional collaboration by 35% between product, development, and customer support teams. • Utilized BI tools, SQL, Jira, Kanban, and Agile methodologies to enhance decision-making, resulting in a 30% decrease in critical system incidents. • Reduced issue recurrence by 25% by conducting in-depth root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions. • Developed and implemented training programs, improving internal knowledge retention by 60% and accelerating new hire onboarding. • Improved product adoption and retention rates by implementing customer feedback loops, reducing churn by 20%. • Drove product evolution initiatives, collaborating with developers and QA teams to increase feature deployment speed by 35% while maintaining quality.

QA Analyst

Workers Benefit Fund, New York, USA
August 2023 - August 2025

Conduct rigorous software testing using JIRA for defect tracking and Postman for API validation. Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve software issues, ensuring seamless system integration. Develop test plans to validate functionality, performance, and reliability across multiple platforms. Implement risk mitigation strategies that enhance product quality and user experience. Provide documentation and training on best practices for testing and quality assurance. Analyse bug trends and work proactively to reduce recurring issues by refining test case design and execution.

IT Product Manager

Workers Benefit Fund, New York, USA
August 2023 - August 2025

Promoted after driving measurable improvements in support and delivery, blending hands-on tech knowledge with team leadership and product thinking. Led a cross-functional team of developers and analysts, translating business needs into clear technical direction and delivering scalable, high-impact product updates. Boosted customer satisfaction by 60% by overhauling internal workflows, cutting resolution times by 40%, and introducing automation in key support processes. Reduced backlog and improved throughput by 50% through smarter prioritization, structured requirement gathering, and continuous feedback cycles with stakeholders. Played a key role in bridging communication gaps across product, engineering, and customer-facing teams, improving collaboration and delivery consistency by 35%. Used BI tools, SQL, Jira, and Agile methods to drive decisions based on real data, leading to a 30% drop in critical issues and faster response to recurring pain points. Conducted root cause analysis and rolled out long-term fixes that cut issue recurrence by 25% and improved overall system reliability. Designed internal training programs and playbooks that improved knowledge retention and reduced onboarding time by 60%. Embedded customer feedback into the product lifecycle, improving feature adoption and cutting churn by 20%. Co-led product rollout strategies with QA and dev teams, accelerating time-to-market by 35% while maintaining quality standards.

QA Analyst

Workers Benefit Fund
January 2023 - present

• Conduct rigorous software testing using JIRA for defect tracking and Postman for API validation. • Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve software issues, ensuring seamless system integration. • Develop test plans to validate functionality, performance, and reliability across multiple platforms. • Implement risk mitigation strategies that enhance product quality and user experience. • Provide documentation and training on best practices for testing and quality assurance. • Analyse bug trends and work proactively to reduce recurring issues by refining test case design and execution.

Host Administrator

Airbnb, Hannover, Germany
August 2022 - August 2023

Managed reservations, customer service, and revenue optimization strategies. Applied project management principles to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency. Curated digital marketing strategies to increase guest engagement and booking rates. Developed hospitality guidelines to ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for guests.

IT Support

Htp GmbH
January 2022 - December 2023

• Managed technical infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance of databases and servers. • Provided hardware troubleshooting and system administration for Windows and iOS environments. • Documented internal processes to improve efficiency and knowledge transfer. • Designed automation scripts to enhance system maintenance and issue resolution. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy security protocols and minimize system vulnerabilities. • QA Fundamentals to develop manual test standards and automated tests.

IT Support Manager

Htp GmbH, Hannover, Germany
August 2021 - August 2023

Managed technical infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance of databases and servers. Provided hardware troubleshooting and system administration for Windows and iOS environments. Documented internal processes to improve efficiency and knowledge transfer. Designed automation scripts to enhance system maintenance and issue resolution. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy security protocols and minimize system vulnerabilities. QA Fundamentals to develop manual test standards and automated tests.

Regional Project Manager and Certified IT Support

Deutsche Glasfaser/ Grupo Etra/ Alinq, Germany, Spain, Netherlands
August 2021 - August 2022

Led and coordinated technical support teams across Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Administered client SQL databases, cloud core networks, and servers. Conducted technical analysis of user data and network connectivity. Provided certified consulting on fiber optic installations, assembly, and signal measurement. Ensured reliable fiber optic connections through hands-on technical expertise. Acted as interpreter and coordinator in Spanish, German, and English. Strengthened multinational team collaboration through effective leadership and problem-solving.

IT PM Consultant

Empresa Eléctrica Quito/ Levin Global, Quito, Ecuador
August 2021 - August 2022

Acted as an Associate Consultant, leading consulting projects across various sectors. Provided cloud-based technical support, ensuring data security and efficiency. Managed databases for accurate data analysis and reporting. Collaborated on asset inventory projects, optimizing valuation processes. Led real estate and automotive valuation for Empresa Eléctrica Quito. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills in technical consulting.

International Coordinator and Certified IT Support

Deutsche Glasfaser/ Grupo Etra
May 2021 - November 2022

• Led and coordinated technical support teams across Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. • Administered client SQL databases, cloud core networks, and servers. • Conducted technical analysis of user data and network connectivity. • Provided certified consulting on fiber optic installations, assembly, and signal measurement. • Ensured reliable fiber optic connections through hands-on technical expertise. • Acted as interpreter and coordinator in Spanish, German, and English. • Strengthened multinational team collaboration through effective leadership and problem-solving.

Technical Consultant

Empresa Eléctrica Quito/ Levin Global.
January 2021 - December 2022

• Acted as an Associate Consultant, leading consulting projects across various sectors. • Provided cloud-based technical support, ensuring data security and efficiency. • Managed databases for accurate data analysis and reporting. • Collaborated on asset inventory projects, optimizing valuation processes. • Led real estate and automotive valuation for Empresa Eléctrica Quito. • Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills in technical consulting

IT Consultant

General Consulate of Ecuador, Hamburg, Germany
August 2019 - August 2022

Provided technical support for consulate digital content and IT systems. Pioneered the first consular database, digitizing census records for efficiency. Conducted interviews with German citizens and advised Ecuadorian users on consular matters. Supported legal and technological integration, enhancing consular digital infrastructure. Played a key role in IT consulting, ensuring smooth consular operations.

Junior IT Consultant

General Consulate of Ecuador.
January 2019 - November 2022

• Provided technical support for consulate digital content and IT systems. • Pioneered the first consular database, digitizing census records for efficiency. • Conducted interviews with German citizens and advised Ecuadorian users on consular matters. • Supported legal and technological integration, enhancing consular digital infrastructure. • Played a key role in IT consulting, ensuring smooth consular operations.

Tourist Guide, Admin

Pearlease GmbH, Hannover, Germany
August 2018 - August 2019

Managed event logistics for weddings, concerts, and special tourism experiences. Provided high-quality customer service, ensuring client satisfaction. Coordinated tourism and cultural events, enhancing visitor experiences. Developed organizational and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Multilingual tourism coordinator, administrator

Condors Antisana, Pintag, Ecuador
August 2016 - August 2018

Managed reservations through platforms like Booking.com, optimizing occupancy rates. Coordinated and supervised hotel staff, ensuring high service standards. Provided tour guide services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, offering personalized cultural experiences. Designed customized tour itineraries, showcasing local attractions and activities. Ensured exceptional guest experiences through effective communication and problem-solving. Adapted to changing situations to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Smart Scores

Communication
95
Role Fit
90
Adaptability
85
Problem-solving
85

Smart Skills

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