Karen Samano

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Independent Senior Project Manager

Jun 2024 - Current (1 year 1 month)

Senior IT Project Manager who oversees complex tech projects from start to finish—whether it's building software, migrating to the cloud, or upgrading infrastructure—guaranteeing on-time, on-budget delivery without compromising quality. My clients span fintech, retail, and e-commerce, and I thrive on solving their specific pain points. ▸ Core Responsibilities & Achievements: End-to-End Project Leadership: Delivering complex IT projects (software development, cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades) on time and within budget for clients across [industries, e.g., fintech, healthcare, e-commerce]. Agile & Hybrid Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, and tailored frameworks for startups to enterprises. Stakeholder Management: Bridging gaps between C-

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Senior Project & Operations Manager

MonteBit

Apr 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 10 months)

▸ Core Responsibilities & Achievements: Leadership & Team Building Created and managed 8+ technical departments (FrontEnd, Mobile/Flutter, Backend/Go, DevOps, QA, UX/UI, Customer Support, Social Media) from scratch, aligning teams with business objectives. Hired and mentored 15+ specialists, designing technical tests, job profiles, and onboarding processes. Project & Product Delivery Led end-to-end development of software, hardware, and web/mobile products for Bitcoin/crypto solutions, ensuring on-time and secure delivery. Defined project scope, MVPs, and roadmaps, reducing time-to-market by 30% through Agile/SCRUM methodologies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Managed vendors and budgets, cutting costs by 20% without comp

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Project & Product Manager | Agile Team Leader & Client Relations

TIDE MX

Sep 2018 - Apr 2022 (3 years 8 months)

▸ Core Responsibilities & Achievements: Agile Project Management: Translated business requirements into actionable technical solutions, ensuring alignment with client goals. Orchestrated sprint planning, task allocation, and productivity tracking using Monday, Asana, and Trello. Maintained comprehensive project documentation for full traceability and knowledge transfer. Client Relations & Consulting: Conducted discovery workshops to identify strategic needs and define project scope. Delivered training sessions (onsite/remote, English/Spanish) and created user manuals for seamless adoption. Provided ad-hoc consulting, recommending improvements based on industry trends and real-world use cases. Quality Assurance & Development Oversight: Execu

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Front-End Developer | User Experience and Technology Training Specialist | QA

TIDE MX

Feb 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Bridging code and user adoption by crafting intuitive digital solutions and empowering teams through hands-on training.

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Front-End Developer Jr | QA

SUMA WEB

Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 (5 months)

real-world usage data to propose performance-enhancing improvements (e.g., reduced click through steps by 30%). Additional Responsibilities: Corporate Software Oversight: Monitored performance, updates, and security for all company-wide tools. Strategic Project Design: Developed solutions addressing specific business needs (e.g., automated reporting dashboards). Interactive Training Materials: Created visual guides (Illustrator/Photoshop) to cut onboarding time by 40%.

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Project Leader

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 (6 months)

Analysis & Planning Conducted business needs assessment and translated requirements into technical specifications. Managed the project lifecycle using Agile (SCRUM) with Trello and Gantt charts (Edraw/Visio), ensuring on-time delivery. Design & Development Prototyped UI/UX with Photoshop CC and Illustrator for stakeholder alignment. Built responsive interfaces with HTML5, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. Developed core system logic in PHP and JavaScript, improving performance by 40%. Optimized MySQL database structure, reducing query times by 30%. End-to-End Management Led a cross-functional technical team, fostering collaboration between developers and stakeholders. Delivered comprehensive system documentation to simplify future maintenance and

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