# JJ Lumagbas

JJ Lumagbas is a remote worker on Himalayas, Cofounder / Lead Project Manager at Apt Software, based in United States.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@jjlumagbas

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Accomplished Technical Project Manager with expertise in software solutions.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | United States |
| Authorized to work in | United States |
| Job categories | Technical Project Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager, Technical Lead, Software Development Manager, Technical Program Manager |
| Skills | Agile, Cross functional Leadership, Scrum, Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Assessment, Jira, Confluence, Continuous Integration, MERN Stack, AWS, Python, JavaScript, SQL, Figma, GitHub, Java, Remote Team |

## What I'm looking for

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I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.
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## About

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As an accomplished Technical Project Manager with over 7 years of experience, I have successfully led cross-functional and distributed teams in delivering complex software solutions. My proficiency in Agile methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder engagement has allowed me to manage projects of significant complexity and scale. I excel at translating business needs into actionable technical solutions, ensuring that client expectations are not only met but exceeded.

In my current role as Cofounder and Lead Project Manager at Apt Software, I spearheaded the delivery of over 10 software products for US-based clients, including the prestigious MIT Media Lab. My leadership of remote teams has been instrumental in modernizing workflows and enhancing efficiency through the implementation of Agile practices. I am committed to continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative environment that drives project success.
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## Experience

### Cofounder / Lead Project Manager (current)

Apt Software. Jul 2019 - Present

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Spearheaded delivery of 10+ software products for US-based clients, leading remote teams of 5-10 developers. Conducted stakeholder interviews and process mapping to modernize workflows, improving efficiency. Implemented Agile practices for timely delivery and managed project risks.
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Skills: Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Remote-Team-Management, Stakeholder-Engagement, Risk-Management, Continuous-Improvement, Software-Development

### Senior Project Manager

Abstract Digital. Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

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Oversaw the development of MVPs for startups, guiding projects from discovery to deployment. Engaged with clients to assess business requirements and documented organizational processes for clarity across teams.
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Skills: Project-Management, Client-Engagement, Team-Coordination, Software-Development, Stakeholder-Management, Remote-Work, Risk-Assessment, Agile

### Lecturer

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

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Instructed Computer Science I, focusing on foundational programming concepts. Engaged students in practical applications of programming and received positive evaluations.
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Skills: Teaching, Computer-Science, Curriculum-Development, Lecture-Delivery

### Technical Project Manager

Quality People. May 2018 - Apr 2019

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Recruited and managed offshore development teams to revamp applications. Directed the development of front-end interfaces using the MERN stack and AWS, collaborating with product leadership to implement features.
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Skills: Project-Management, MERN-Stack, AWS, Offshore-Development-Teams, Software-Development, Stakeholder-Engagement, Risk-Management, Team-Leadership, Agile

### Assistant Professor

University of the Philippines. Oct 2009 - Dec 2017

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Taught courses in Computer Science, including Data Structures and Database Management. Developed a CS1 course emphasizing Systematic Program Design principles, consistently receiving top ratings in evaluations.
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Skills: Teaching, Computer-Science, Curriculum-Development, Data-Structures, Database-Management, Program-Design

### Software Developer

Azeus Systems Philippines Limited. May 2005 - Oct 2009

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Developed web-based applications using Java and Oracle databases. Optimized database queries and created user-centric development specifications to enhance application performance.
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Skills: Software-Development, Java, Oracle, Web-Applications, Database-Optimization, User-Centric-Design, Application-Development, Programming, Teamwork, Agile

## Education

### University of Melbourne

Master's degree, Information Systems. 2013 - 2014. Grade: Dean's Honours List

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Conducted research on tablet integration in Philippine public schools. Achieved Dean's Honours List and was a recipient of the Australia Awards Scholarship.
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### University of the Philippines

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Science. 2001 - 2005

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Awarded the Department of Science and Technology Scholarship. Completed coursework in Computer Science, focusing on foundational programming concepts.
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## Tech stack

- GitHub
- Gmail
- Figma
- Jira
- JavaScript
- Java
- Remote Team
- SQL

To contact JJ, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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