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Stepan Manookian-Management and Consulting; Full-Stack Developer / Technical Lead

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Jan 2022 - Present

Management and Consulting; Full-Stack Developer / Technical Lead

Manookian LLC

Position Summary
Management and Consulting; Full-Stack Developer / Technical Lead at Manookian LLC
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of both the business and technical requirements of customers by working closely with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and success criteria.

  • Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and delivery of project development, including scope definition, resource allocation, and timeline management.

  • Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop contingency plans as needed. Prepare risk log report.

  • Set up project delivery processes from scratch; guide and coach teams in adoption of PM methodologies, practices and values.

  • Develop and consolidate delivery/progress status reports across projects with corrective actions if necessary.

  • Establish and communicate documented escalation procedures to clients, consultants, and managers.

  • Coordinate and acquire resources for flawless execution of the project.

  • Manage issues and road-blockers and facilitate their resolution while ensuring all affected parties are informed.

  • Identify and manage project changes via change control board processes (CCB).

  • Architect and develop a specialized job portal web application using NodeJS, VueJS, Directus (headless CMS), MySQL, Docker, and n8n for workflow automation, enabling efficient employer-employee matching.

  • Lead full-stack development implementing modern frontend technologies (VueJS, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript) and backend services (NodeJS, RESTful APIs), ensuring responsive design and optimal user experience.

  • Establish DevOps practices including containerization with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and automated workflows via n8n for seamless deployment and operational efficiency.

  • Drive performance optimization and scalability improvements, ensuring the application handles concurrent users and maintains fast response times under load.

  • Oversee integration of third-party services and APIs, implementing secure authentication, data synchronization, and real-time notifications for enhanced functionality.

Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

Senior Project Manager

Freelancer

Position Summary
Senior Project Manager at Freelancer
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Facilitate the adoption of Scrum framework in three cross-functional teams.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify process bottlenecks and implement automation tools.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to project managers and team members to help them understand and adhere to Agile methodologies and best practices.
  • Complete projects on-time and on-budget while maintaining a customer satisfaction rating of at least 90%.
  • Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders, including identifying and managing project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Feb 2016 - Feb 2020
Garching, Germany

Project Manager & Software Engineer

Harman International

Position Summary
Project Manager & Software Engineer at Harman International
Industries
Automotive
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Develop Windows applications in C# (.NET), XAML (WPF) and SQL.
  • Apply concepts such as MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), clean code, and unit testing.
  • Use INCA (Integrated Calibration and Application Tool) to link software with the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) in cars to calibrate, acquire data, and diagnose.
  • Work closely with acoustic engineers to test and integrate software in the car.
  • Act as Scrum Master and Product Owner, using the Scrum framework to drive software creation.
  • Facilitate bi-weekly meetings with stakeholders to demo new functionalities and plan the next sprint.
  • Lead an international team of 8-14 people.
  • Consult and advise stakeholders on new function implementations.
Nov 2013 - Dec 2015
Schrobenhausen, Germany

Hardware & Software Developer

Ferchau Engineering

Position Summary
Hardware & Software Developer at Ferchau Engineering
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Design circuit boards with Eagle.
  • Build prototypes by soldering components and testing until a finished product was created.
  • Connect hardware using various connectors (RS-232, CAN, RJ-45, 50-pin headers).
  • Create and implement test cases.
  • Develop connection points with hardware to program HMI (Human Machine Interface) in C/C++.
  • Create desktop software to control the test environment using LabVIEW.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Information Technology
Professional Services
Automotive
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development
Information Technology
Project Management
Quality Assurance
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Summary

Results-driven IT Project Manager with a robust background in software development and over 12+ years of driving complex projects to successful completion. Demonstrates exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with a proven ability to lead and inspire multinational teams. Adept at leveraging Agile methodologies to optimize project workflows and deliver high-quality solutions that align with client objectives. Committed to continuous performance improvement, fostering strong client relationships, and exceeding project goals within and budget constraints

Skills

  • Excellent Knowledge Of Jira/Atlassian Products, Asana, Azure
  • Communication
  • Solid Understanding Of Pm
  • Data Management
  • Technical Expertise In Ms Office
  • Project Scheduling
  • Leadership
  • Performance Management
  • Stakeholder And Resource Management
  • Quality Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management
  • Risk Management
  • Agile And Scrum Methodologies
  • Continuous Integration And Delivery
  • Technical Expertise
  • Best Decision-Making
  • Conflict Resolution

Languages

Arabic
Advanced
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Armenian
Advanced

Education

Oct 2015 - Aug 2019

University of Applied Sciences, Munich

Master of Science in Acoustical Engineering · Acoustical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 2007 - Sep 2012

University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · Ingolstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Master

SSGI

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Experience

Total positions 4
Experience in Information Technology 9.5 y
Avg length 2 y 11 m
Longest experience 4 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Management and Consulting; Full-Stack Developer / Technical Lead, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager & Software Engineer
Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 1

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Stepan is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and prefers 100% remote projects.
Stepan speaks the following languages: Arabic (Advanced), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Armenian (Advanced).
Stepan has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Stepan has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Stepan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Stepan would be well-suited for roles such as: Management and Consulting; Full-Stack Developer / Technical Lead, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager & Software Engineer.
Stepan's most recent position is Management and Consulting; Full-Stack Developer / Technical Lead at Manookian LLC.
In recent years, Stepan has worked for Manookian LLC and Freelancer.
Stepan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Automotive.
Stepan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management. Stepan also has some experience in Quality Assurance.
Stepan has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services.
Stepan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.
Stepan holds a Master in Acoustical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences, Munich and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt.
Stepan has 1 certificate: Certified Scrum Master.
Stepan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
Stepan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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