Kadi Rosenthal

Experience

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  University of Tartu

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2015

  Laboratory Specialist

  • Worked on several projects in the Biotechnology laboratory in University of Tartu Estonian Genome Centre.• Conducted GWAS (Big data) analysis using bioinformatics programs (e.g. R, Illumina GenomeStudio, PLINK, Impute and SNPTEST).• Conducted molecular tests (PCR, sequencing, genotyping).

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  University of Tartu Centre for Continuing Medical Education

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

  Organizing and managing training courses (online and auditory) for medical practitioners for Work Ability Reform in Estonia. Organizing annual medical conference Kliinik ("Clinic") for 700-800 participants. Managing training courses for medical practitioners. Managing and building e-learning courses for medical practitioners.

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Organizer of annual conference “Kliinik 2016”, "Kliinik 2017" and "Kliinik 2018"

    Nov 2015 - Feb 2018

  • Specialist

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2017
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  Vali IT

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Trainee

  Java programming language basic proficiency

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  Hariduse Infotehnoloogia Sihtasutus HITSA

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2018

  Intern
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  Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia

  Nov 2018 - May 2022

  Product Manager-Analyst

  In this role, I led the development and improvement of digital services in the Estonian education system, with a strong focus on user value, strategic alignment, and accessibility. My work supported thousands of students, teachers, and institutions through scalable and user-friendly platforms.Served as a product manager for two information systems:• SaaS product United Web PlatformService for Educational Institutions• Procedures Information System "Konkursiveeb"🛣️ Product Development & Strategy• Defined and managed product roadmaps aligned with business strategies• Developed a major SaaS information systems that supported over 120,000 end-users• Set up and tracked KPIs to monitor progress and guide feature prioritization📊 Business & Functional Analysis• Conducted business analysis to translate needs into structured requirements• Led workshops and market research to uncover user expectations and system pain points• Created and reviewed user stories, test cases, and functional documentation🧠 Project Management & Execution• Oversaw project budgets, timelines, and scope across multi-vendor environments• Identified and resolved risks early to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery• Used Jira, Confluence to track progress and foster collaboration🗣️ Stakeholder & User Engagement• Worked closely with hundreds of clients in educational institutions and stakeholders inside the organisation• Conducted regular feedback loops, usability testing, and training sessions, including training for user support• Delivered consultations and onboarding support to drive system adoption🎨 UX & Accessibility• Improved the usability and visual clarity of the SaaS platform through a major UI/UX upgrade, directly enhancing adoption and user satisfaction• Applied UX/UI principles to improve usability and reduce onboarding time by 30% for the procedures Information System• Led accessibility testing and coordinated improvements with development teams Show less

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  Trinidad Wiseman

  May 2022 - now

  As a product-oriented manager and analyst, I drive the strategy and delivery of digital services for public and private sector clients. My role encompasses overseeing the entire product lifecycle—from discovery and UX/UI design to development, testing, and deployment—ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and user needs. I transitioned into this role from team management to focus more on product delivery.📈 Product & Project Management• Managed the delivery of complex IT projects using agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget• Developed and maintained product roadmaps and backlogs, prioritizing based on user feedback, strategic value, and data-driven decisions• Conducted functional testing🧠 Business Analysis & Value Delivery• Conducted user research, market analysis, stakeholder interviews, and analytics reviews to inform product decisions• Translated business requirements into actionable user stories• Defined product KPIs, OKRs, and success metrics to ensure outcomes aligned with goals💰 Financial Management• Oversaw project budgets, scope, and ROI—ensuring financial goals were met• Managed financials, resource planning, and profitability 🤝 Client Relations & Strategic Consulting• Built strong relationships with clients, acting as a strategic advisor and managing stakeholder communication• Supported proposal writing processes• Facilitated transparent communication and feedback🌐 Accessibility & Compliance• Conducted WCAG and EN 301 549 accessibility audits and usability testing• Ensured GDPR compliance, SEO optimization, and adherence to general web standards🛠️ Technical Tools• Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro, PowerBI, Bizagi, Scoro, Smartsheet, GA, GTM, WordPress, Drupal, HTML/CSS, Accessibility testing tools, Pipedrive, time tracking tools (e.g, Noko,Toggle) Show less In addition to product development, business analysis, and leading full-stack projects (see my role above at Trinidad Wiseman), I also lead a full-stack development team.👥 Team Leadership & Culture• Led a full-stack development team, fostering collaboration and growth• Onboarded new team members and coached for performance• Maintained a healthy team climate, balancing motivation with accountability• Managed the team's resources, icluding financial resources and ROI• Supported strategic company development through marketing, sales initiatives and client engagement🛠️ Technical Tools• Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro, PowerBI, Bizagi, Scoro, Smartsheet, GA, GTM, WordPress, Drupal, HTML/CSS, Accessibility testing tools, Pipedrive, time tracking tools (e.g, Noko,Toggle) Show less

  • Product-Oriented Project Manager and Analyst

    Apr 2025 - now

  • Product-Oriented Project Manager & IT Team Lead

    Dec 2022 - Apr 2025

  • Organizer of WUD conference

    Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Product-Oriented Project Manager

    May 2022 - Dec 2022