Top Talent like Megi are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Megi Shehi

Product Manager • Project Manager • Full-stack Engineer • New York, NY, US
Technical Consultancy
Program Management
Product Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Cross-functional fixer for tech problems | Solution architecture, product & program management
With a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Syracuse University, I have a strong foundation in technical solutions. My experiences have spanned across multiple areas of the software development lifecycle, with my most recent role resulting in the successful launch of the most complex technical project in the company’s history ($25M+). These experiences have honed my skills in product management, program management, technical problem-solving, and stakeholder communication. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business solutions and enhance customer experiences.

Projects

Website Optimization for Online Business Directory

I provided a client with feedback and actionable steps to optimize their website, showcasing a worldwide directory of niche businesses. This feedback ranged from quick wins like UI changes to longer-term fixes like search indexing and geolocation improvements. This has allowed the business to scale more effectively and hit their targets for profitability.See More

Work History

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Technical Program Manager

Lilly PulitzerFull-time EmployeeJan 2021 - Jan 2024 • 3 yrs 1 moCoordinate & oversee projects that operate cross-channel, with a focus on providing a true omni experience for both customers & employees. Report to the SVP of Digital Technology. -Manage a $25 million+ portfolio, concurrently overseeing up to 6 project implementations encompassing POS, OMS, Clienteling, Stored Value, Tax, and PSP systems. -Collaborate effectively with ~100 team members comprised of diverse stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators while considering interdependencies with other systems. -Act as the bridge between business requirements and technical constraints, driving innovative solutions within specified timelines and budgetary boundaries. -Provide strategic counsel to C-Suite by identifying potential risks, evaluating future state architecture considerations, articulating customer experience enhancements, and assessing timeline & budget implications at critical decision points. -Ensure design & build phases follow agreed upon requirements for a minimum viable product, while capturing ideal state requirements that are future-proof and scalable.
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Technical Product Owner

Deloitte ConsultingJan 2019 - Jan 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moCatch-all fixer & driver. Experienced in Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Cross-functional support for functional, product, development, production, and quality assurance teams. Lead for functional & production workstreams. Clients were all in the retail & consumer product space. TECHNICAL PRODUCT OWNER • MARKETPLACE START-UP Acted as the sole technical product owner in the company with final approvals from the CEO on all decisions. Orchestrated client discovery sessions to define the scope of a novel Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefront leveraging Marketplacer technology. Generated multiple timeline iterations considering resources and launch dates. Collaborated as a liaison among third-party vendors, partners, business units, development teams, and design teams to ensure seamless coordination. TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL LEAD, PRODUCTION LEAD • LARGE INTERNATIONAL PARENT COMPANY Crafted functional & technical specification documents for a single SFCC platform supporting over 40 websites across multiple verticals. Led & reviewed FSD creation for up to 3 team members per sprint cycle. Created prioritization framework & process for defects and enhancement requests. Led migration check-ins with brand content producers & merchandisers. TECHNICAL BA • NATIONAL RESORTWEAR BRAND Crafted functional specification documents & user stories for an SFCC digital relaunch. Created test cases & logged defects during business triaging. Re- styled SFMC transactional email templates & client WordPress blog.
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Software Development Intern

Church Pension GroupJun 2016 - Jun 2017 • 1 yr 1 mo-Delivered completely rewritten application in Rails 5, utilizing test-driven design. -Played a pivotal role in the quarterly Program Increment process within CPG’s Scaled Agile Framework working with quality assurance, business analysts and software developers. -Demonstrated versatility by working both independently and collaboratively within teams, dissecting original Cold Fusion codebases, implementing updated UI best practices, and crafting effective solutions. -Prioritized confidentiality and adhered to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies when handling sensitive client information.

Education

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Syracuse University

Bachelors Degree, Computer Science2015 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Cross-functional fixer for tech problems | Solution architecture, product & program management
With a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Syracuse University, I have a strong foundation in technical solutions. My experiences have spanned across multiple areas of the software development lifecycle, with my most recent role resulting in the successful launch of the most complex technical project in the company’s history ($25M+). These experiences have honed my skills in product management, program management, technical problem-solving, and stakeholder communication. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business solutions and enhance customer experiences.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Megi are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Megi Shehi

Product Manager • Project Manager • Full-stack Engineer • New York, NY, US
Technical Consultancy
Program Management
Product Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Website Optimization for Online Business Directory

I provided a client with feedback and actionable steps to optimize their website, showcasing a worldwide directory of niche businesses. This feedback ranged from quick wins like UI changes to longer-term fixes like search indexing and geolocation improvements. This has allowed the business to scale more effectively and hit their targets for profitability.

Work History

L

Technical Program Manager

Lilly PulitzerFull-time EmployeeJan 2021 - Jan 2024 • 3 yrs 1 moCoordinate & oversee projects that operate cross-channel, with a focus on providing a true omni experience for both customers & employees. Report to the SVP of Digital Technology. -Manage a $25 million+ portfolio, concurrently overseeing up to 6 project implementations encompassing POS, OMS, Clienteling, Stored Value, Tax, and PSP systems. -Collaborate effectively with ~100 team members comprised of diverse stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators while considering interdependencies with other systems. -Act as the bridge between business requirements and technical constraints, driving innovative solutions within specified timelines and budgetary boundaries. -Provide strategic counsel to C-Suite by identifying potential risks, evaluating future state architecture considerations, articulating customer experience enhancements, and assessing timeline & budget implications at critical decision points. -Ensure design & build phases follow agreed upon requirements for a minimum viable product, while capturing ideal state requirements that are future-proof and scalable.
D

Technical Product Owner

Deloitte ConsultingJan 2019 - Jan 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moCatch-all fixer & driver. Experienced in Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Cross-functional support for functional, product, development, production, and quality assurance teams. Lead for functional & production workstreams. Clients were all in the retail & consumer product space. TECHNICAL PRODUCT OWNER • MARKETPLACE START-UP Acted as the sole technical product owner in the company with final approvals from the CEO on all decisions. Orchestrated client discovery sessions to define the scope of a novel Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefront leveraging Marketplacer technology. Generated multiple timeline iterations considering resources and launch dates. Collaborated as a liaison among third-party vendors, partners, business units, development teams, and design teams to ensure seamless coordination. TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL LEAD, PRODUCTION LEAD • LARGE INTERNATIONAL PARENT COMPANY Crafted functional & technical specification documents for a single SFCC platform supporting over 40 websites across multiple verticals. Led & reviewed FSD creation for up to 3 team members per sprint cycle. Created prioritization framework & process for defects and enhancement requests. Led migration check-ins with brand content producers & merchandisers. TECHNICAL BA • NATIONAL RESORTWEAR BRAND Crafted functional specification documents & user stories for an SFCC digital relaunch. Created test cases & logged defects during business triaging. Re- styled SFMC transactional email templates & client WordPress blog.
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Software Development Intern

Church Pension GroupJun 2016 - Jun 2017 • 1 yr 1 mo-Delivered completely rewritten application in Rails 5, utilizing test-driven design. -Played a pivotal role in the quarterly Program Increment process within CPG’s Scaled Agile Framework working with quality assurance, business analysts and software developers. -Demonstrated versatility by working both independently and collaboratively within teams, dissecting original Cold Fusion codebases, implementing updated UI best practices, and crafting effective solutions. -Prioritized confidentiality and adhered to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies when handling sensitive client information.

Education

S

Syracuse University

Bachelors Degree, Computer Science2015 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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