Alexander Mars
(425) 341-1632 | www.alexandermars.com | | http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermarss
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATONS
ü Project Management Methodologies: PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile (Scrum)
ü Areas of expertise: software development (Java, C, C++), web and mobile web app development, digital marketing
ü Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full SDLC, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and operations
ü Cross-functional communication across multiple teams & stakeholders including overseas teams & executives
ü Coding: HTML5, XML, CSS3, Bootstrap3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, REST, PHP / MySQL
ü Design: Responsive Web Design, Cross Browser & Cross Device Compatibility, User-Centered Design, UI/UX
ü Digital Marketing: SEO, SEA, SEM, SERP, Social Media, Content Management
ü Web Analytics: Google, Bing, Adobe
ü CMS: SharePoint, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, phpBB, Orchard, Adobe CQ5
ü Special Projects: Migration, Localization, E-Commerce, SSL implementation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FanZappy Bellevue, WA 07/2016 – present
Program Manager
§ end-to-end managing a program execution to develop a product, technology, system, solutions or services according to the approved budget, schedule and scope;
§ full cycle web development including – concept, planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance stages;
§ developing a Project Program, monitoring and tracking project milestones / deliverables via a Project Wall (TriggerApp);
§ planning, optimizing, implementing, and analyzing SEO recommendations and managing SEO projects;
§ tracking the performance and impact various tests and pilots and reporting on KPIs;
§ scheduling and facilitating project meetings with team and/or customers;
§ preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Philips via Randstad Bothell, WA 11/2016 – 07/2017
Program Manager ll
§ guaranteed that the set of localized websites and apps was launched in time with initially requested quality and under approved budget;
§ end-to-end managing a program execution to develop a product, technology, system, solutions or services according to the approved budget, schedule and scope;
§ gathering, reviewing and approving modifications to an initial project scope via a Change Management Log;
§ developing a Project Program, monitoring and tracking project milestones / deliverables via a MS Project;
§ determining project risks and defining corrective actions to drive the projects to closure via a Risk Management Log;
§ managing a cross-functional team with multiple time zones and cultures via conference calls, emails, Skype for business;
§ preparing a weekly project status reports.
webdesignal Lynnwood, WA 06/2014 – 06/2016
Project Manager
§ successfully completed over 100 projects including design, development, updates, SEO, digital marketing, improvements and troubleshooting of hundreds websites for middle and small businesses;
§ implemented websites’ change tracking management system;
§ managed a staff of 5 programmers and designers on business client Internet/e-commerce web sites;
§ leaded SEO campaigns (Google, Bing, Yahoo) which increased a number of monthly unique visitors on 70%.
§ implemented an Agile (Scrum) software development methodology which reduced a project timeline on 40%;
§ end-to-end managing a program execution to develop a product, technology, system, solutions or services according to the approved budget, schedule and scope;
§ full cycle web development including – concept, planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance stages;
§ developing a Project Program, monitoring and tracking project milestones / deliverables via a MS Project.
Google via Randstad Bothell, WA 06/2012 – 06/2014
Data Analyst ll
§ thousands of reported by users issues were resolved;
§ participated in hundreds of special projects which improved a quality of content;
§ created hundreds of geo data features utilizing in-house software;
§ analyzing and editing data based on current policies as set by quality control (QC)
§ evaluating QC team work - meta QCing (for multiple localization projects)
§ handling changes requested by users, making decisions and choosing a proper resolution state for each separate user's concern, providing / approving edits - in such a way improving quality of Front End content
§ creating bug reports for engineers with detail description and screenshots
§ communicating internal developer’s team while testing in-house tools for performance and functionality.
Seattleus Seattle, WA 03/2011 – 06/2012
Web Developer / Web Designer
§ created new forms to collect and validate data from the user in HTML5 and JavaScript, which improved completion rate by 55%;
§ implemented rigorous process for cross-browser and cross-device testing including IE, Mozilla, Safari, Chrome and Opera, which corrected layout issues on 4 main site pages;
§ designed and developed HTML marketing email templates which increased a number of subscribers on 30%;
§ maintained over 10 websites with 100% guarantee of their stability;
§ optimized websites’ pages download time (compressed images, properly set up .htaccess, minified html, css and js code) which improved download speed of web pages by 75%;
§ updated websites according to WCAG 2.0 accessibility guide and increased a number of senior website’s visitors more than in twice;
§ developed hundreds landing pages to capture niche areas with high-volume queries;
§ evaluating code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards such as W3C;
§ creating web models and prototypes (wireframes and mock-ups) that include physical, interface, logical and data models.
Design Bureau ANTONOV Kiev, UA 02/2002 – 03/2011
Technical Project Manager
§ managed complex projects including hardware and software development for different avionic systems (including budgets, purchasing/inventory) and assisted with deployment of assets, reducing costs by 15% of early approved budget;
§ developed hundreds of complex project plans, functionality and other specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing;
§ managing project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope;
§ monitoring and tracking project milestones and deliverables;
§ submitting project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards;
§ preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends;
§ developing implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI).
EDUCATION
Edmonds Community College Edmonds, WA 9/2014 – 02/2016
§ Web Application Developer Certificate
National Aerospace University Kharkov, UA 9/1997 – 7/2002
§ Master of Science Degree in Information Systems
CERTIFICATES
Project Management Institute
§ PMP Exam Prep seminar 07/2017
§ Project Management Professional, PMP in progress
SCRUMstudy
§ Scrum Fundamentals Certified 09/2017
§ Google Analytics 02/2016 – 02/2019
§ Google AdWords 01/2016 – 03/2018
Microsoft
§ Bing Ads Accredited Professional 06/2016 – 06/2018
§ Building Responsive UI with Bootstrap, Building Dynamic Web Apps… 09/2014
Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW)
§ Site Development Associate (SDA) & Internet Business Associate (IBA) 2/2016 & 9/2015
OTHER
Work Authorization Status: U.S. Citizen