JÁN BORKO
Prievidza
Summary
Results-driven product management professional with a proven track record and 5+ years of experience in driving product innovation and lifecycle management. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and aligning product strategies with market demands. Recognized for strong analytical thinking and adaptability in dynamic environments. Notable achievements include leading a greenfield project for physical car verification in Slovakia, consistently exceeding budget expectations for 23 consecutive months, and successfully releasing a big greenfield ERP project for dealers from CZ/SK/PL.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PRODUCT OWNER
United classifieds
03.2023 - Current
- I'm head of product for car segment managing directly 3 FTE and 1 intern and also member of the car segment board in United classifieds, responsible for the 3 biggest car marketplaces in Slovakia overseeing 1.4 million users / month, and also the owner of the software used by more than 1200 B2B clients
- Improved user experience for our main products (autobazar.eu and B2B SW solution) through regular collaboration with UX designers and incorporating feedback from users, improving both CSAT and CES by +20% YOY
- Successful launch of greenfield project of physical car verification - reaching break even after 4 months and profit numbers after 6 months
- Optimized pricing model and conversion funnel for B2C customers exceeding budget expectations for 23 months in a row
- Led successful product launches, coordinating efforts across multiple departments including marketing, sales, and support teams.
PRODUCT OWNER / BUSINESS ANALYST
Carvago
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Led two agile development teams on a greenfield ERP system project for automotive clients across Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.
- Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining the product vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.
- Successfully released a versatile Invoicing and Cash Register module designed to accommodate multicurrencies and structured for seamless integration with accounting systems across three distinct countries
- Owned and prioritized product backlog.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Improved team velocity by implementing and refining Scrum methodologies.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to increase team productivity and enhance overall project outcomes.
SALES MANAGER / JUNIOR PRODUCT OWNER
Škoda auto
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Starting as a trainee, rotating in several departments in Škoda auto, while simultaneously leading CSR trainee team and organizing Trainee ball (event for more than 300 Škoda employees), I learned a lot about automotive industry in general
- In my final and full-time department, I had main focus on data analysis, generating reports, and forecasting trends for the CEE region at Škoda Auto and directly responsible for budget fulfillment in Škoda Azerbaijan
- Led the project for dealer network season discounts sales at Porsche Hungaria, developing a tool to track accessories and merchandise offline sales, enhancing in-store processes and marketing strategies.
- Led the product ownership of Škoda's internal software ASBUS, enhancing sales, forecasting, and communication across multiple departments.
- Project leader of Tyre hotel for Škoda service network in Europe with business case presentation to the head of Aftersales in Škoda
MARKETING INTERN
L´Oreal
06.2017 - 03.2018
PROJECT ASSISTANT
NTU International AS
12.2016 - 04.2017
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Aalborg university
01.2018
BACHELOR - TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Matej Bell
01.2016
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
University of Applied sciences Kempten
01.2014
Skills
- Strategic visioning
- Analytical thinking
- Product roadmapping
- Business analysis
- Agile methodology
- Scrum methodology
- Organizational skills
- Multi-Task Management
- Data-driven decision making
- Project organization
- Stakeholder management
- Presentations
- Go-to-market strategy
- Confluence
- MS Office
- Jira
- Excellent communication
- A/B Testing
- Miro
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Figma
- Power BI
- Lucidchart
Languages
English
German
Slovak
Czech
Spanish
Timeline
SENIOR PRODUCT OWNER
United classifieds
03.2023 - Current
PRODUCT OWNER / BUSINESS ANALYST
Carvago
09.2020 - 02.2023
SALES MANAGER / JUNIOR PRODUCT OWNER
Škoda auto
09.2018 - 09.2020
MARKETING INTERN
L´Oreal
06.2017 - 03.2018
PROJECT ASSISTANT
NTU International AS
12.2016 - 04.2017
BACHELOR - TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Matej Bell
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
University of Applied sciences Kempten
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Aalborg university
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