Gabriela Jara
Cuenca
Summary
I'm an Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer with a strong interest in the payments industry. My experience has enabled me to gain knowledge in managing projects related to payment systems, national and international financial institutions, and FinTech. My attention to detail allows me to evaluate various scenarios and define precise functionalities that meet customer needs. At the same time, I have developed and enhanced my soft skills, such as communication with cross-functional teams, adaptability, leadership, and time management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
ProntoPaga
09.2024 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Product Owner
ProntoPaga
05.2024 - 08.2024
- I managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
- I've collaborated with engineering teams on technical feasibility assessments, resulting in realistic scope definition for projects.
- I owned and prioritized product backlog.
- I've analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
Senior Solutions Analyst / Product Owner
KUSHKI
01.2022 - 01.2023
- I worked as a Solutions Analyst in the Product area, defining projects to improve payment functionalities
- I advanced to the role of Product Owner, where I expanded my responsibilities, gaining greater freedom in prioritization and decision-making
- In this role, I was involved in the entire product process, from conception to implementation, planning, and communicating each phase with stakeholders, including external vendors
Software Development Engineer
BANCO DEL AUSTRO
01.2020 - 01.2022
- I participated in the analysis and software development of several company projects with the Credit Card Technology team and later in Payments, addressing needs and generating new functionalities
Office Assistant
NOTARIA SEGUNDA DE CUENCA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed basic legal documents, provided technical support with electronic equipment and software
Education
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer - Bachelor Degree
Universidad De Cuenca
Cuenca - Ecuador01.2019
Skills
- Project planning and analysis
- Functionality definition
- Effective prioritization and decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Data analysis
- Knowledge of ISO 8583
- Scrum framework knowledge
- Payments industry expertise
- Software development (SQL, JavaScript, Visual Studio, AWS)
- Intermediate level of English
Certification
- Scrum Product Owner Professional Certificate (SPOPC), 09/23, LinkedIn
- Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap, 03/23, CertiProf
- Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC), 02/22, CertiProf
- Scrum Master Professional Certificate (SMPC), 08/20, CertiProf
References
- Ing. Mateo Astudillo, (+593) 984740237
- Mgtr. Xiomara Hurtado, (+593) 987691923
Timeline
Project Manager
ProntoPaga
09.2024 - Current
Product Owner
ProntoPaga
05.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Solutions Analyst / Product Owner
KUSHKI
01.2022 - 01.2023
Software Development Engineer
BANCO DEL AUSTRO
01.2020 - 01.2022
Office Assistant
NOTARIA SEGUNDA DE CUENCA
01.2018 - 12.2018
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer - Bachelor Degree
Universidad De Cuenca
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