diff --git a/about/index.md b/about/index.md index 4b32331e551..260e5402383 100644 --- a/about/index.md +++ b/about/index.md @@ -7,27 +7,30 @@ comments: false Hey there! 👋 -This is Mariana Balla, but I guess you already know that since you are here... +This is Mariana Balla, but I guess you already know that since you are here… -I own a Bachelor's & a Master's degree on "Information & Communication Technology", both granted by the [Faculty of Natural Sciences](http://www.fshn.edu.al/), University of Tirana. +I am a [Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)](https://bcert.me/srqpqrvos) who enjoys product planning, implementation, and successful releases. My approach involves close collaboration with the stakeholders, a commitment to Scrum principles, and the application of my knowledge acquired during my [Information & Communication Technology (ICT)](https://fshn.edu.al/Departments/departamenti-i-informatikes/Programmes/teknologji-informacioni-bsc) university degree. -I am a Product Manager that enjoys planning and building software while collaborating with international, distributed teams. +Throughout my professional endeavors, I've leveraged a variety of tools for effective product management and user community outreach. Some of my favorite and most familiar tools are: +- Email: for seamless communication and reporting. +- Jira: as a robust platform for issue and project tracking. +- Slack & Mattermost: for instant communication within teams. +- Zoom: for facilitating efficient video conferencing. +- Loom: for detailed screen recording. +- Figma & Miro: for visualized planning and collaborative efforts. +- Linux-based operating systems: serving as my primary OS. +- Git (version control system): for meticulous file change tracking. +- GitHub & GitLab: as reliable platforms for collaborative version control. +- phpList: for efficient bulk email sending. -While heavily involved with online and offline Open Source communities, I have experience with tracking product planning, implementation, and launch. I am a fan of open source technologies and I try to work with open source solutions for day-to-day tasks. Some of my favorite and most used tools for Product Management and Community Outreach are: +Having utilized these tools, I've effectively managed products, overseen projects, and engaged in user community outreach. If your company uses similar tools or is looking to explore new solutions, I would be happy to put effort into getting myself familiar with new tools. -- Email for communication & reporting -- Linux-based operating systems as my main OS -- Git (Version Control System) for file changes tracking -- GitHub & GitLab for code storing and issue tracking -- Mattermost (Slack alternative) for team communication & collaboration -- phpList for bulk email sending -- Discourse (the software) for community outreach +- Here's how I can contribute to your projects: +- Create a comprehensive development roadmap for your product. +- Track development progress and provide insightful reports. +- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to identify and address minor bugs and malfunctions before the final launch. +- Craft detailed changelog announcements for every release, outlining the list of changes. -I have used the above-mentioned tools and solutions to manage products & projects and user communities outreach. If your company uses similar tools or is looking to explore new solutions, I would be happy to put some effort into getting myself familiar with new tools. +Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there's a specific way I can assist you in your endeavors. Looking forward to connecting and collaborating! -How can I help you: - -- Create a development roadmap for your project/ product -- Track development & report results -- Manually test your product for minor bugs and malfunctions prior to final launch -- Organize an (online) event to introduce your project/ product to your customers/ partners/ wider audience +Let's connect on [LinkedIn](www.linkedin.com/in/marianaballa)!