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Michael Kovach

Software & Strategy Expert | Laguna Beach, California

I’ve always had a passion for design and creativity. From the time I was young I’ve been painting, crafting, cooking, building, welding – whatever I could get my hands to make something new out of.  I’ve since refined my own modern design aesthetic based on my very balanced left and right brain lateralization.

hireme@kovachdesign.com

Cell: (619) 517-5640

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Objective

My passion lies in leveraging technology to design and manage software that truly enhances client experiences and drives business forward. I thrive as a motivational leader and collaborator, building strong teams and empowering them to succeed. I’m a creative thinker dedicated to continuous improvement in every aspect of the development lifecycle, from planning to customer satisfaction, always keeping in mind that our people are our greatest asset in achieving lasting growth and profitability.

Past Decade

IDAIR, GmbH | Hamburg, Germany | 2015 to Present

Director Product Development

• Spearheaded the architectural design and development of highly confidential VVIP aircraft software systems, ensuring adherence to stringent scalability, architectural integrity, performance, and reliability standards.

• Drove technology innovation by developing investment plans and prototypes, collaborating closely with C-Level leadership for budget approval and board presentations.

• As a proactive leader, I directed a software team and the UX design for thousands of crew and passenger devices, creating innovative multisensory design solutions integrating sound, motion, visuals, and lighting.

• I effectively managed and mentored international program and project teams and vendors in the development of B2B and B2C software, consistently improving software quality through proactive communication and agile methodologies.

• My program management expertise encompasses the full lifecycle of software and hardware, including planning, operations, development, integration, testing, and design.

• I have a proven track record of identifying and implementing process enhancements that boost efficiency and reduce company expenses.

• Effectively managed budgets up to $3M quarterly through strategic planning and resource allocation.

Prior Experience

Emerios | Also Viejo, California & Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2010 to 2015

Senior Manager Creative & UX Design

• Strategically led an international team of designers and developers to successfully deliver over 35 agency projects annually.

• I defined and championed the strategic design vision for our products, employing data-driven qualitative and quantitative insights within a lean, agile SaaS environment to ensure user-centric development.

• I cultivated a high-performing, world-class team of user experience designers and developers capable of executing projects across the entire product spectrum, from complex backend B2B systems to intuitive customer-facing applications and integrated communication experiences.

• My ability to translate complex ideas into clear visuals is demonstrated through the development of wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, and high-fidelity prototypes.

• I am passionate about leveraging user data, including A/B testing and live analytics, to continuously enhance new releases and optimize customer journeys.

• My experience includes designing and analyzing multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive user acquisition and engagement.

• I have a proven ability to create intuitive, cross-platform UX optimized for Android, iOS, and Windows, resulting in significant user adoption with over 1 million monthly active users and 50,000+ weekly transactions.

• I guided a team in the design and development of enterprise-level backend SaaS solutions that generated $10M in annual revenues.

Core Competencies

Education

California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA

Bachelor of Science – Agricultural Business; Minor – Marketing

Bachelor of Science – Animal Science; Minor – Equine Science

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