Istvan Toth

Istvan Toth

Product Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Product Owner at Virgin Media

  • Education

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      1993 - 1996
      Hotel Management
  • Experience

    • NFS Hospitality

      Jan 2000 - Dec 2004
      Product Manager

      Product Manager for roommaster products. Project Managed software installation and set up, Help Desk & Software Support, Overnight Support, Staff and Client Training, Customer Care, Data analyst, Sales, testing on all new version of the software for the UK market, software Demonstration and Company Web site Management

    • I-control Hospitality Ltd

      Jan 2005 - May 2005
      Business Development Manager

      My job role at icontrol involved the follow key responsibility. Following up new sales leads, Sales, and product presentations. Liaising with key stakeholder with in the business including directors and senior developers and programmers on new product development ideas and concepts. This also included new version product testing and report back to developers on issues before new version of the product is release.Achievements: Developing and designing the new UI for the back office system for one of the products Show less

    • Kinetic Solutions

      Oct 2005 - Oct 2006
      Web Application Support & Application Support
    • Inlogik

      Jul 2007 - Oct 2010
      Key Account, Implementation Product Project Manager

      Responsibilities:Account Manage a key Inlogik client (HSBC Bank PLC UK)Product managed MiVision, HSBC White labelled solution.Project Manage all new key client Implementations.Managed all MiVision expense Management software implementations.Scope and documented all bespoke Client software requirements.Scope and documented all new functionality.Documented and managed all client specific development work orders.Managed all bespoke development for key client and their clients.Manage all projects budgets.Carry out training for all key clients.Managed all new version testing and roll outs.Documented all policies and procedures of the the accounts that I was responsible for. Show less

    • Barclaycard

      May 2011 - Jun 2020

      Barclaycard is one of the world's leading, most innovative and fastest-growing payments companies. Even in the current economic climate, our business performance is outstanding. Our plan to own the world of simple payments means we're constantly thinking ahead, launching ground breaking initiatives and making it easier both for customers to buy things and for businesses to accept payments. My current role as a Client Implementation Manager, I project managed and implement commercial card solutions for Barclaycard Global Commercial Payments’ My position requires me to work with major blue chip corporate clients and large multinational clients. While providing guidance, best practice and project leadership during the project life cycle. During most during projects I manage clients unique, unusual and complex requirements whilst working closely with Barclaycard's New Business and Account Development Managers. while ensuring a seamless implementation for a smooth transition to barclaycard products and platforms which includes managing and monitor increased card turnoverApart from my Client Implementation Roll, I have worked on a number of internal project. Working with our product (Card and Digital team), process change management team and third party suppliers. As part of these projects I was one of the team that delivered Internal changes to existing card products, delivered new products to the market (Visa Fuel+ Cards) and I worked with third party providers. Where I designed, developed and implemented a number of processes and documentation to support the processes. To name a few; Engagement processes, Implementation processes (customer and Third Party Supplies) and streamlined or re-engineered a large number document to support both customers and colleagues Show less

      • Online Services Production Manager

        Mar 2018 - Jun 2020
      • Product Manager Secondment

        Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
      • Client Implementation Manager - AVP

        May 2011 - Aug 2017
    • Virgin Media O2

      Jun 2020 - now
      Software Product Owner

      I manage key activities related to software development projects from requirements gathering through to delivery and user acceptance whilst ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Activities include:• Managing and supporting agile activities such as daily team stand-ups, writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, managing the backlog and sprint planning• Ensuring product requirements are clearly defined, documented and actioned• Tracking issues and ensuring they are resolved• Ensuring products meet quality standards / user acceptance testing• Demoing products and gathering user feedback• Roadmap planning• Producing documentation• Ensuring effective communication takes place with stakeholders• Tracking progress against agreed deadlines Show less

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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Life Skills Coach

      Issued by Barclaycard on Jan 2014
      BarclaycardAssociated with Istvan Toth