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ALEJANDRA CRIADO GALACHE

IT Project Manager
Barcelona

Summary

Experienced IT Project Manager with over 15 years of international expertise in software development. Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership in implementing best practices, driving innovation, and achieving project goals in dynamic and challenging environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Function Owner

Volkswagen Group Services
03.2024 - Current

Responsible for overseeing the implementation function, providing strategic direction and alignment with project objectives.

  • Responsible for overseeing the implementation function, providing strategic direction and alignment with project objectives.
  • Led the implementation of 5 software solutions integrated into electric vehicles across 4 consortium brands.
  • Managed 5 teams, including 3 implementation teams, as well as infrastructure and QA, utilizing SAFe methodology with biweekly releases.
  • Supervised the complete process from story intake to final delivery, ensuring quality through software testing in Test rack.
  • Collaborated with the Product Owner to define sprint stories, tasks, and bugs; prioritized bug fixing and guided teams with strategic direction to meet company objectives.
  • Coordinated with Specification, Graphic Specification, and Validation teams to ensure alignment and integration of project requirements.
  • Proactively identified and mitigated risks, while regularly reporting project status to stakeholders.
  • Technologies: Jira, Confluence, Agile methodologies, Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, JFrog, HMI development tools.

Project Manager

Volkswagen Group Services
06.2023 - 03.2024

Overseeing the development of software for electric vehicle instrument clusters. Responsible for project management, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software integrated into electric vehicles, enhancing user experience, and maximizing functionality.

  • Project Management: Managed full project lifecycle for electric vehicle software development.
  • Team Coordination: Led cross-functional teams (implementation, specification, graphic specification).
  • Risk Management: Identified, calculated, and mitigated project risks.
  • Error Handling: Investigated and resolved software issues efficiently.
  • Software Quality Assurance: Oversaw bi-weekly software releases ensuring high standards.
  • Weekly Reporting: Provided detailed status updates to superiors and stakeholders.
  • Technologies: Jira, Confluence, Agile methodologies, SVN, HMI development tools.

Technical Lead

Volkswagen Group Services
03.2023 - 07.2023

Oversaw software development teams, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure best practices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to drive project success and enhance product quality.

  • Mentored junior developers on best practices and coding standards.
  • Coordinated cross-department teams for seamless software delivery.
  • Communicated with clients for progress updates and issue resolution.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to improve development efficiency.
  • Integrated client feedback into product development for enhanced satisfaction.
  • Technologies: Jira, Confluence, Agile methodologies, SVN, HMI development tools.

Software Engineer

Freelance
11.2016 - 03.2023
  • Provided customized software solutions for clients using PHP and JavaScript for frontend and backend development.
  • Managed new implementations and bug fixes effectively.
  • Ensured quality control with a focus on bi-weekly releases.
  • Developed user-friendly interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Participated in Scrum meetings for project planning.
  • Implemented and customized CMS solutions (WordPress, Typo3).
  • Conducted testing to ensure code quality.
  • Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Typo3, Scrum.

Software Engineer

Crosslend GmbH
12.2014 - 08.2016
  • Specializes in designing and implementing responsive, visually appealing user interfaces in a Scrum environment.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Translates designer-provided designs into responsive UIs.
  • Optimizes interface performance through efficient resource loading.
  • Conducts thorough testing and debugging across devices and browsers.
  • Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, React, Git, Jira, Scrum.

Software Engineer

Xailabs GmbH
02.2012 - 06.2014
  • Proficient in frontend and backend development, focusing on code refactoring and testing.
  • Collaborated with designers for cohesive visual outcomes and with backend developers for seamless integration.
  • Implemented dynamic elements using JavaScript; optimized interface performance.
  • Conducted thorough testing across devices and browsers.
  • Participated in Scrum meetings for project planning and reviews.
  • Technologies: HTML, CSS, Twitter Bootstrap, PHP (Symfony), MySQL, Android XML, Jasmine, JUnit, Selenium.

Full Stack Developer

Freelance
09.2010 - 02.2012
  • Combined technical expertise in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL with project management skills.
  • Experienced in documentation creation, budgeting, and project planning.
  • Technologies: Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL.

IT Project Manager

Conference of Chancellors of Spanish Universities (CRUE)
03.2009 - 06.2010
  • Versatile skill set in project management, software administration, development, and technical support.
  • Developed a comprehensive information authoring and visualization system for touch screens in museums.
  • Conducted budget calculations and participated in project planning for effective project execution.
  • Authored clear documentation for end-users and stakeholders.
  • Aligned IT solutions with organizational objectives and negotiated software contracts.
  • Administered servers and web applications to ensure optimal performance.
  • Developed applications for a spin-off to address specific business needs.
  • Technologies: Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL.

Full Stack Developer

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
03.2009 - 06.2010
  • Led the end-to-end analysis, design, and development of an online activity manager for OCUD.
  • Utilized J2EE, Struts, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and PHP in the development process.
  • Technologies: J2EE, Struts, Spring Framework, Hibernate, PHP.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Universidad Politécnica De Madrid
Madrid
04.2001 -

Degree - Psychology

Universidad Nacional De Educación A Distancia
Berlin
04.2001 -

Post-Degree Certificate - Técnicas Y Principios Básicos En Terapia Cognitivo

Universitat De Barcelona
Barcelona
04.2001 -

Skills

    Project Management

    International Experience

    Leadership

    Strategic project planning

    Risk Management

    Stakeholder Communication

    Problem Solving

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Agile and Scrum Methodologies

Certification

PROGRAMA AVANZADO EN AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT. SCRUM (150h))

Hobbies

  • Running
  • Fitness
  • Cycling
  • Music
  • Movies
  • Reading

Software

Jira, Confluence

Jenkins, Bamboo, Jfrog

API RESTful

Java (Hibernate, Spring, Struts), PHP (Symfony), Javascript(Backbone)CSS, LESS, HTML

Selenium, Jasmine, jUnit

Wordpress, Drupal, Typo3

MySQL, SQL

Figma, Adobe Tools

Microsoft Office Package

Timeline

Function Owner

Volkswagen Group Services
03.2024 - Current

PROGRAMA AVANZADO EN AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT. SCRUM (150h))

03-2024

Project Manager

Volkswagen Group Services
06.2023 - 03.2024

Technical Lead

Volkswagen Group Services
03.2023 - 07.2023

Software Engineer

Freelance
11.2016 - 03.2023

Software Engineer

Crosslend GmbH
12.2014 - 08.2016

Software Engineer

Xailabs GmbH
02.2012 - 06.2014

Full Stack Developer

Freelance
09.2010 - 02.2012

IT Project Manager

Conference of Chancellors of Spanish Universities (CRUE)
03.2009 - 06.2010

Full Stack Developer

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
03.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Universidad Politécnica De Madrid
04.2001 -

Degree - Psychology

Universidad Nacional De Educación A Distancia
04.2001 -

Post-Degree Certificate - Técnicas Y Principios Básicos En Terapia Cognitivo

Universitat De Barcelona
04.2001 -
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