👋 Hi, I am Altjen Berberi

Senior

about me

Strategic Product & Project Manager with 9+ years of experience driving product growth and innovation across AI, SaaS, and gaming industries.

Directly led cross-functional teams of 160+ professionals across product, engineering, and design, aligning vision with execution. Skilled at navigating fast-paced environments to deliver measurable results—on time and at scale. Focused on fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and performance while mentoring teams to exceed expectations.

My Experience

November 2016 - December 2019
Lead Product Manager
  • Set up project governance frameworks, including product roadmap, scope and risk management ensuring a controlled and clear workflow.
  • Validated product-market fit through product discovery workshops and target customer research.
  • Monitored project progress, identifying risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies resulting in on-time and within-budget project delivery.
  • Conducted project audits to identify areas for improvement then put corrective measures as necessary.
January 2020 – April 2022
Head of Product Management Office
  • Led global PMO, a diverse team of project, product and portfolio specialists, overseeing a portfolio of 3 SaaS products in Blockchain and AI.
  • Strategic advisor to the executive team, supported the development and execution of business strategies.
  • Managed hybrid projects combining Waterfall and Agile Methodologies overseeing timelines, quality, budget, KPIs, along with lifecycle management.
December 2021 – April 2024
Senior Project Manager
  • Took the lead as de-facto Product Manager for many projects, driving strategy and execution for the development of corporate portals.
  • Managed all strategic project activities across Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco, directly overseeing over 20 cross-functional project & product managers and owners.
  • Responsible for organizing strategic discovery and integration workshops between C-level stakeholders during Flutter's €2 billion acquisition of Sisal.
  • Directed organization-wide security remediation to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold the security of all client-facing products.
May 2024 - Present
Founder
  • Established a B2B digital agency, delivering services such as website development, SEO optimization, and consulting for both small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Managed client acquisition efforts, securing 5+ new client contracts within the first 6 months through targeted outreach and referrals, driving steady revenue growth.
  • Oversaw end-to-end project delivery using agile methodologies, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Achieved a 3x Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) through the development and execution of targeted paid media strategies and content for our clients.
May 2024 - Present
Founder
  • Established a B2B digital agency, delivering services such as website development, SEO optimization, and consulting for both small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Managed client acquisition efforts, securing 5+ new client contracts within the first 6 months through targeted outreach and referrals, driving steady revenue growth.
  • Oversaw end-to-end project delivery using agile methodologies, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction.
  • • Achieved a 3x Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) through the development and execution of targeted paid media strategies and content for our clients.
December 2021 – April 2024
Senior Project Manager
  • Took the lead as de-facto Product Manager for many projects, driving strategy and execution for the development of corporate portals.
  • Managed all strategic project activities across Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco, directly overseeing over 20 cross-functional project & product managers and owners.
  • Responsible for organizing strategic discovery and integration workshops between C-level stakeholders during Flutter's €2 billion acquisition of Sisal.
  • Directed organization-wide security remediation to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold the security of all client-facing products.
January 2020 – April 2022
Head of Product Management Office
  • Led global PMO, a diverse team of project, product and portfolio specialists, overseeing a portfolio of 3 SaaS products in Blockchain and AI.
  • Strategic advisor to the executive team, supported the development and execution of business strategies.
  • Managed hybrid projects combining Waterfall and Agile Methodologies overseeing timelines, quality, budget, KPIs, along with lifecycle management.
November 2016 - December 2019
Lead Project Manager
  • Set up project governance frameworks, including product roadmap, scope and risk management ensuring a controlled and clear workflow.
  • Validated product-market fit through product discovery workshops and target customer research.
  • Monitored project progress, identifying risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies resulting in on-time and within-budget project delivery.
  • Conducted project audits to identify areas for improvement then put corrective measures as necessary.

My skills

  • Product Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum Methodologies
  • Risk Management
  • Leadership
  • User Research
  • Digital Marketing
  • Market Research
  • Cost Optimization
  • Roadmap Development & Optimization
  • Wordpress
  • Web Development
  • SQL
  • CI/CD
  • AWS Cloud
  • Google Cloud
  • Wireframing
  • C#

Tools

My Certifications

IBM AI Product Manager

  • 6 Months
This certification by IBM covered essential concepts like the product lifecycle, personas, value creation, and SWOT analysis. It included hands-on labs and insights from industry experts, providing practical experience of the role of a product manager.

Google Project Manager

  • 4 Months
With a focus in project management and guided by Google PMs, this course covered key concepts like project life cycles, roles and responsibilities, and management methodologies. It emphasises effective management in terms of both techincal and talent aspect.

Google AI Essentials

  • 1 Month
The Google AI Essentials j certification focused in applying AI tools to increase efficiency in idea generation and overall management. Taught by Google AI professionals, it covers AI Transformers’ technical understanding and responsible AI use, including bias identification and prompt engineering.

... and 20 more!

Effective Communicating in Project Environments

Microsoft Project Manager

Google Agile Project Management

Gen-AI Foundation Models

ICAgile: Leading Technical Teams

ICAgile: Evolving Architecture and Design

ICAgile: Automated Testing

ICAgile: Delivering Value Quickly

ICAgile: Empowering Your Team

ICAgile: Achieving an Agile Mindset

Delivering Your Product to Market

ICAgile: Understanding Your Product

ICAgile: Becoming a Great Product Owner

Procurement Management

ICAgile: Managing Risks

ICAgile: Managing Project Changes

ICAgile: Quality Management

Developing Project Schedules and Budgets

ICAgile: Effective Project Leader

Quantum Computing Executive Briefing

References

Full recommendation letters will be submitted upon request.

Federico Carparelli

IT Digital Portfolio Senior Manager @ Sisal
... and was always able to rely on him for organization, transparency, and professionalism. In every project we worked on together, Altje n demonstrated his organizational abilities by making sure that meetings and deadlines were always adhered to, that every stakeholder knew their role and what deliverables were expected by the next milestone, and that any roadblocks were discussed and plan ned for ahead of time ...

Colum O’Riley

Group Strategy Architect @ Flutter Entertainment PLC
... Altjen coordinated multiple activities and was adept at navigating and coordinating the strategic discovery sessions we were having with Sisal at the time. He was professional, diligent and confident in all my dealings. His attention to detail and transparency helped secure the relationships between key teams as we progressed the merger and to deliver our planned value ...

Giorgia Jannelli

International Communication Manager @ Sisal
... Altjen demonstrated strong organizational skills, ensuring adherence to meetings and deadlines, clear role definitions, and proactive management of potential roadblocks. His straightforward communication and openness to new ideas facilitated effective collaboration across teams and countries ...

Enrico Locatelli

Head of Data Platform & Artificial Intelligence @ Sisal
... As an employee, Altjen was always reliable and resourceful. During his time in my team, he managed his tasks with professionality and precision. Altjen is a great colleague to work with - a team player with a positive, can-do attitude all the way. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again if the opportunity arose ...

Alexander M. Bushkin

IT Security Architect @ Sisal
... including several complicated cross-country ones—and was always able to rely on him for organization, transparency, and professionalism. In every project we worked on together, Altjen demonstrated his organizational abilities by making sure that meetings and deadlines were always adhered to, that every stakeholder knew their role and what deliverables were expected by the next milestone, and that any roadblocks were discussed and planned for ahead of time ...

Elidor Varosi

ML Engineering Expert @ Sisal
... From my experience working with Altjen, I can say he’s not just good at what he does – he’s also a great colleague. He’s professional, reliable, efficient, and also has a way of keeping spirits up even when projects get stressful. He understands people and invests himself in being as helpful as supportive that he can be for the team and the projects. It is also worth mentioning that he is someone who will point out problems, but never point fingers at anyone, as he always focused on finding solutions and enabling cooperation ...

Pasquale Monniello

Director of Game Design @ Black Lake Labs
... Altjen consistently demonstrated exceptional initiative and dedication. He possesses a unique ability to communicate effectively with all team members, ensuring the team remained cohesive and focused on achieving its goals. Altjen excels in conflict resolution, always knowing the right words to help parties reach a compromise. His talent for identifying and nurturing skilled individuals is remarkable; he ensures they have the appropriate space and encouragement to excel in their roles. Even when managing teams spread across the globe, Altjen effectively enhances team cohesion and drives productivity. Under his leadership, our teams consistently performed efficiently and successfully ...