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Hi, I’m Nikolina Kentric, a project manager focused on digital products, XR/VR, and AI-enabled workflows. I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams from discovery to delivery, using data-driven approaches to improve delivery governance and operational efficiency in global XR/VR production environments.
I’m passionate about turning complex requirements into clear roadmaps, aligning stakeholders, and delivering immersive training and digital solutions that scale with business goals.
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Work Experience
Quality Assurance Engineer at Infinum
September 1, 2017 - February 28, 2019Ensured software quality across mobile, web, and backend platforms through structured testing, release validation, and exploratory testing. Produced test documentation, bug reports, and release verification reports. Participated in requirement definition during pre-development stages.
Project Manager at Infinum
February 1, 2019 - February 28, 2022Led complex digital product initiatives for international clients across mobile, web, cloud, and IoT platforms. Co-managed scaling a department from 10 to 90+ team members; delivered 30+ mobile releases and 70+ web/backend releases. Served as Release Train Engineer in a SAFe setup and co-led internal Agile transformation.
Project Manager at Transfr Inc.
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2026Led end-to-end delivery of immersive XR/VR training products and digital solutions in a global production environment. Coordinated cross-functional teams and 13 international vendor partners; implemented AI-driven generative design workflows and automated Unity scaffolding, reducing design and initial development time by over 50%. Defined roadmaps and quarterly delivery plans, managed backlog and dependencies, and produced KPI and risk reports.
Owner and Founder at 1a Consulting
February 1, 2022 - PresentFounded and leading a B2B consulting practice delivering management and advisory services to tech companies from startups to enterprise scale. I support project rescue, operational restructuring, process design, change management, and delivery governance, optimize tools and workflows, measure performance, and leverage data to guide decisions. Led end-to-end delivery of immersive XR/VR training products and digital solutions within a global production environment.
Project Manager at Tribute Brand
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Managed product development across design, production, and marketing for generative and physical fashion products. Defined scope, timelines, and milestones; supported requirements, owned prioritization, and facilitated implementation. Coordinated supply chain with external providers, negotiated costs, supervised samples, volumes, quality control, shipping, and delivery.
Owner & Founder at 1a Consulting
February 1, 2022 - PresentFounded and leading a B2B consulting practice delivering management and advisory services to tech companies from startups to enterprise scale. Working closely with executives, stakeholders, and teams to support project rescue, operational restructuring, process design, change management, and provide delivery governance. Enabled measuring performance and leveraged data analysis to support decision-making and ensure delivery alignment with business goals. Led end-to-end delivery of immersive training products and digital solutions within a global XR/VR production environment.
Part-time Product Development Manager at Tribute Brand
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Managed product development across design, production, and marketing for generative and physical fashion products. Defined project scope, timelines, and delivery milestones; supported requirements definition, owned prioritization, and facilitated implementation; coordinated supply chain, negotiated costs, supervised samples, volumes, quality control, shipping, and delivery.
Education
MA Design – Interactions & UX Design at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017MA Design – Interactions & UX Design at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) - Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) - Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services
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