
Jean-Philippe Nitkowski
Senior Product Manager / Designer
Salary / Daily rate
Barcelona, Spain
Mobility: Paris, Barcelona
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Product Management and UX/UI Design expert with over 8 years of experience in developing innovative digital products. Co-founder and CPO of two startups in industrial automation and the art market. - End-to-end design and management of complex products - Intuitive, user-centered UX/UI design - Implementation of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) - Data analysis and performance optimization - Leadership of cross-functional technical teams - Business development and digital marketing strategy
Work experience
CPO / Co-founder
AutomAssist
Nov 2023 - Present
3 years
Remote
• Managed a cross-functional AI team (4 ML engineers, 1 full-stack dev), driving Agile sprints , backlog grooming, stakeholder demos, and product quality gates • Designed and shipped full AI product suite (IDM, AutomInsight), handling feature scoping , UX, and integration with enterprise data pipelines • Launched autonomous AI agents (document extraction, RAG chat, electrical-diagram parsing) built on structured decision, trigger, and generation nodes — designing custom prompts to reach >97% task success. • Collaborated closely with ML engineers on FastAPI/Node.js backends and React.js front ends, co-designing logic in “vibe-code” loops to scale AI behavior with precision • Developed enterprise-grade RAG pipelines (Supabase + Pinecone) using token-a ware chunking and format adaptation — reducing hallucinations by 90% and latency by 40% • Deployed hybrid infrastructure (Azure Blo b s /Functions, Kubernetes) to support on-prem/ cloud hosting w ith 99.9% uptime, GDPR compliance, and secure LLM access • Led internal prompt-engineering practice : created, A/ B tested, and optimized prompt libraries (system / user role separation,fallback logic) across OpenAI, Anthropic , and Mistral APIs — boosting factuality and lowering per-query costs by 20% • Owned end-to-end AI delivery lifecycle : reduced release cycles from days to hours by implementing CI/CD (GitHub Actions) and integrating LangSmith observability • Established business frameworks: legal/ privacy documentation, compliance setup, and GTM strategy — leading to 800+ subscriptions in 4 months
Co-Founder / CPO
Art Confidential
Aug 2022 - Present
4 years 3 months
Remote
Building the Art Marketplace 2.0, thought by artists, for artists. - Responsible for managing the digital product and developing Art Confidential's online platform, enabling artists to manage their online catalog and sell their works directly to clients without commission, while boosting their careers through personalized training provided by our team. - Design (UI/UX, Functional, Backend, etc.) and implementation of a modern marketplace, including unique and sought-after features for artists, such as sales potential indicators, contact and custom order management, as well as advertising campaign management and continuous, personalized online training for artists. - Leadership and management of the development team to implement desired changes, handle user feedback, and ensure continuous improvement of the platform. Active participation in weekly meetings to report progress, share challenges faced, and contribute to the strategic development of the company.
Senior Product Manager / Designer
Freelance.com
May 2024 - Oct 2024
6 months
Remote
Led the conceptualization and development of Talenteed, an innovative e-learning platform connecting learners and trainers. Key responsibilities and achievements: - Spearheaded the product strategy, challenging and refining the initial brief to create a comprehensive, user-centric learning ecosystem. - Designed an intuitive dual-interface platform catering to both learners and trainers, incorporating features such as personalized dashboards, interactive course creation tools, and integrated comment systems. - Architected a robust authentication ensuring seamless user onboarding and security. - Conceptualized advanced features including gamification elements, AI-driven course recommendations, and interactive content creation tools. - Conceptualized a sophisticated AI analytics suite for both learners and trainers, enabling data-driven decision making and performance tracking. - Collaborated closely with developers to bring the MVP to life, ensuring alignment between design vision and technical implementation. This role demanded a blend of strategic thinking, user-centered design, and technical acumen to create a platform that revolutionizes online learning experiences.
Senior Product Manager / Designer
Envy
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024
3 months
Remote
Senior Product Manager / Designer Senior Product Manager / Designer Envy · FreelanceEnvy · Freelance Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 · 3 mosJul 2024 to Sep 2024 · 3 mos Paris, Île-de-France, France · RemoteParis, Île-de-France, France · Remote Led product development and design for Envy, an innovative video-based dating app focused on creating authentic connections through shared interests. Key Achievements: - Spearheaded the conceptualization and development of core features, including video profiles, vertical scrolling interface, and interest-based matching algorithm - Designed the entire user interface and experience, emphasizing intuitive navigation and engagement - Directed the development team in creating a robust MVP, balancing user needs with technical feasibility Implemented unique features such as daily challenges, personalized advice system, and interest-based chat rooms to enhance user engagement - Developed a freemium model that provides full access to basic features while monetizing premium actions - Collaborated on creating community guidelines and safety measures to ensure a positive user experience The project aimed to revolutionize online dating by prioritizing genuine connections and shared passions. My role involved translating user research into actionable features, designing an engaging and user-friendly interface, and overseeing the technical implementation to bring the vision to life.
Senior Product Manager
ZEWAY
Apr 2021 - Jun 2024
3 years 3 months
Remote
Product Management (+UX/UI design): BACKEND : - Automate Invoicing & billing processes - Integrate Stripe card payment into current flow = Drafted specific documentation for developers to properly integrate it - Rethink whole datamodel to be able to onboard fleet ... - Rethink and design whole admin panel to fit new data model and optimize UX/UI • ZEWAY.COM : - Challenged existing website, “book an essay” process and subscription flow - Organized Design thinking workshops with “C-levels” and “Head of” - Reshaped all the content to make it clearer for the users + optimize all funnels UX to increase conversion rate - Drafted the whole UX then UI of the new website - Led user test to validate new contents and funnels efficiency - Created the whole backlog, organized all tickets in understandable Epics, assigned all tickets, and drafted the roadmap to deliver a first usable version in time - Led the developers (internal and external) and weekly reorganized Kanban to match deadlines from the general roadmap, while fixing ongoing issues or new projects. From 1 online subscription a week to 10+ subscriptions a week since we optimized all conversion funnels / From -25 subscriptions in 1 year to +250 subscriptions in 10 month / From 90% subscription done physically with sales to 40% online subscriptions • • NEW SCOOTERS 50CC-125CC-Delivery: - Led design thinking workshops - Led user tests - Created the Epic, all tickets related to the different developments, pointing all impacts on current setup, set up the roadmap, prioritization of all tickets and assignation. • FNAC / DARTY PARTNERSHIP : - Defined UX/UI for the sales platform & led developments - Guidelines • INTERNAL SALES PLATFORM: - Led developments - Guidelines DATA ANALYSIS / MARKETING: • GTM tagging / Data analysis (GA, Fullstory, Fathom) • CNIL compliance • Freshsales / chargebee / getaccept tracking and setup • Facebook ads / Google ads campaign optimisation / SEO optimisation
Senior Product Designer
Sanofi
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
4 months
Remote
Build an internal platform that facilitates access to information for all country leads at Sanofi. - Learn & understand all knowledge spread over thousands of pages to be able to build the best UX possible - Reorganization of information - Complete UX/UI implementation of the website with intuitive navigation, facilitating access to information - Interactive prototype of all books - Site & component creation via gathercontent - Technical study for implementation via Magnolia with existing Sanofi components - Project management ...
Free-lance / Product Manager
Le Bon Antiquaire
Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
7 months
Remote
Definition of the offer: • Challenge of the sales strategy and restructuring of the customer offer • Definition of the Business Model: Marketplace allowing antique dealers, gallerists, artists and private individuals to sell antiques, rare objects, paintings and antique furniture. Objective: Create a personalized LBA online store for all antique dealers in France, then worldwide. 17% commission on each item sold. • Shaping the Sales Recruitment Process • Implementation of sales methods, and training in commercial discourse (to go canvass antique dealers) Online marketplace format (live since January 2021): • Working in a closed environment: Basic model given by the customer on paper => layout of the drawings through webdesign, definition of UX/UI (Sketch) • Recruitment of the developer in charge of development, and agile management to define the backlog and monitor the progress of the different sprints defined (Asana tools) • Progressive modernization of the UI and UX according to customer preferences. • Add all products to the website • SEO optimization (focus keyphrase, meta title, meta description, etc.) • Creation and animation of Facebook, Instagram, and Google Business pages => Definition of the audience, preparation of normal and sponsored positions, data analysis and product readjustments Sales & negotiations: • Identification of all antique dealers, antique dealers and gallerists in the Paris area • Phoning, getting appointments, and signing the first 4 antique partners in 2 weeks, so the online business can start. => Antiques Montcalm, Modernariato, Aux Caprices, and a private antique shop for a total of more than €100k of added goods. • Negotiation of the partnership with “The Packengers”, carrier of fragile objects for 50 years
Chief Product Officer
Seemba
Dec 2016 - Oct 2020
3 years 11 months
Paris Area, France
Product Management : - Drafted Seemba project specifications (core product, user stories & functional schemes) and coordinated their implementation with 2 back-end and 2 front-end developers - Designed Seemba mobile application & web application (UX/UI) - Provided daily support for pipeline development, process audits & optimizations and organized weekly sprints by applying an agile management (Scrum, Kanban) - Drafted Qualification plans and lead tests on all development units - Defined Seemba business model: allowing developers & publishers to monetize their games through an alternative solution to advertising and pay-to-play games. Business Development - Dealt with C-level counterparts of A-games companies and indie devs to integrate Seemba on their game portfolio - Managed the launch of several game including Desert Dash, Sliding Santa & Knifehit to test Seemba bêta SDK - Managing drip campaigns to generate leads
Co-Founder / Investor
386 Laboratoire
Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
8 months
Paris Area, France
- Drafted UX/UI of web and mobile platforms - Researched funding and prepared commercial pitch to raise 65K€ through the "Initiative" project - Led the technical team to develop our digital portal - Helped to negociate and close deal with a high-level music label to unlock 3 digits budget to start a coproduction contract with one of our artists - Budgeting (Works on our physical studio, promotion of our artists, events, digital communication)
Project Management Consultant
ALTEN
May 2018 - Jun 2019
1 year 2 months
92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Transversal Head of Projects (Consultant)
JCDecaux
May 2018 - May 2019
1 year 1 month
78370 Plaisir, France
Managed a team of 6 developers to achieve clients’ defined objectives through agile method (Backlog, sprint planning) • Led the conception and implementation of JCDecaux corporate apps (UX/UI & storyboards) to integrate Livetouch portfolio • Drafted Qualification plans and lead tests on all Livetouch internal development units • Participated in reshaping the Livetouch offer for 2020 (strategy thinking, new UX/UI for launchers, new corporate apps, new communication tools) • Dealt with C-level counterparts to implement livetouch services and do strategic planning • Defined and handled cities specific requests to integrate Livetouch services on their devices (corporate and external apps) including Paris, Houston, Seoul, Nice & London • Led conferences to present Livetouch services to city representatives from several capital cities (Seoul, Bruxelles, Paris, Lisbon, London, Berlin & Dubai) • Drafted the whole offer and won an open bid for the city of Nagoya, Japan (designed specific UX/UI for launchers, defined apps needs with the city and led technical team to achieve development)
Co-Founder
Mentorz Pro
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
1 year 1 month
Paris Area, France
• Conducted market analysis & redaction of the business plan / Financial plan & revenue estimation • Drafted all the project specifications (core product, user stories) • Created all the functional processes for the web platform and the mobile application • Drafted all the UX/UI for the website, mobile & desktop application, and the administration Dashboard • Drafted Qualification plans and lead tests on all development units • Established the Marketing strategy / Business development : Generated 5 leads in 1 month & leaded product demos • Managed the technical team on a daily-basis (7 developers). Organization of weekly sprints and application of an agile management (Scrum, Kanban).
Junior Advisor
BodyWHAT
Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
8 months
Région de Paris, France
• Participated in elaborating digital marketing strategy (15000 subscriptions in 2 month activity) • Analyzed customer behaviour data and suggested some product features • Approached business angels to fund the project
Education
Nicholls State University
Student Exchange
2015 - 2015
1 month
Grade: Entrepreneurship Program
ESCE International Business School
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management
2010 - 2015
5 years 1 month
Lycée Hoche
Baccalauréat, Mathématiques
2007 - 2010
3 years 1 month
Portfolio

AutomAssist

Talenteed E-Learning Platform

Envy - Dating app

Product Management / Design website + app / Tracking - GTM - RGPD
