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Eduan Naudé

Eduan Naudé

Potchefstroom

Summary

Strategic and technically grounded Product Owner with a passion for immersive player experiences and a proven track record leading agile development teams. Skilled in Python, C#, backlog management, and user-centered design, I thrive at the intersection of product strategy and interactive tech. Adept at aligning cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital products. Now seeking to bring that impact to the gaming world.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Owner

DataBalk
01.2025 - Current
  • Define and evolve product strategy based on market research, customer insights, and stakeholder needs.
  • Lead backlog prioritization and sprint planning in close collaboration with developers and designers.
  • Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and technical teams to ensure product vision is clearly communicated and delivered on budget and schedule.
  • Continuously monitor feedback loops to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
  • Ensure product items are properly scoped and clearly defined for successful execution by the dev team.

Technical Project Manager

Anythink
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led technical teams on AI-enabled app development, aligning roadmap with user expectations.
  • Managed feature delivery timelines, coordinated design and dev teams, and ensured client visibility throughout the cycle.
  • Applied agile methodologies to deliver product enhancements with user engagement as a top KPI.

Technical Project Manager

Better Design Digital
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Directed five projects across various industries, ensuring product alignment with end-user goals.
  • Delivered user-centric features by working closely with stakeholders and developers.
  • Used agile planning techniques to streamline communication and enhance delivery speed.

Software Developer

Better Design Digital
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted with backend and frontend development for web apps using Python, C#, and .NET.
  • Collaborated with QA and deployment teams to ensure stable releases.
  • Gained hands-on experience with deployment pipelines and software lifecycle management.

Project Manager

Techee Web Solutions
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Implemented tech solutions and internal tools for educational and healthcare clients.
  • Delivered IT infrastructure upgrades and cloud migration projects through detailed client planning.
  • Balanced timelines, budgets, and scope across multiple medium-scale projects.

Network/System Administrator

Various Organizations
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Administered IT systems and performed technical support and automation tasks.
  • Delivered efficient resolutions and contributed to smoother system operations.

Education

BCom - Economics and Informatics

North-West University
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Eldoraigne High School
01.2014

Skills

  • Product ownership and backlog management
  • Agile delivery and sprint planning
  • Stakeholder collaboration and engagement
  • Project management and team coordination
  • KPI tracking and reporting
  • Technical proficiency in Python, C#, and NET
  • CI/CD practices
  • Cross-functional leadership with designers, developers, and executives
  • User experience design
  • Effective communication in client-facing roles

Accomplishments

  • Product-led redesign of a gamified mobile app, introducing dynamic user feedback and AI-based features.
  • Promoted from developer to project manager in under 6 months for leadership and delivery excellence.
  • Proven success in managing cross-functional teams and driving value across varied industries.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Product Owner

DataBalk
01.2025 - Current

Technical Project Manager

Anythink
04.2024 - 01.2025

Technical Project Manager

Better Design Digital
06.2023 - 01.2025

Software Developer

Better Design Digital
02.2023 - 06.2023

Network/System Administrator

Various Organizations
09.2021 - 01.2023

Project Manager

Techee Web Solutions
01.2021 - 02.2023

BCom - Economics and Informatics

North-West University

High School Diploma -

Eldoraigne High School

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