Design Operations Specialist
Teodora Lukač
9+ Years of experience
4.5+ Years in Agile IT
Project Management Product Operations Workflow Optimization

I bring a structured approach to complex, cross-functional work, focused on ownership, clarity, and alignment. This reduces recurring issues, repeated revisions, and keeps delivery consistent and predictable. With a background in marketing and creative work, I understand the work being managed, not just the process around it.

Stakeholder
Alignment
Workflow
Agile
Operations
Process mapping
Timeline and task coordination
Requirements analysis
Process improvement
Documentation and knowledge management
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality review
Information architecture
Scope clarification
Risk identification
Prioritization
Change management
Structured delivery
Process mapping
Timeline and task coordination
Requirements analysis
Process improvement
Documentation and knowledge management
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality review
Information architecture
Scope clarification
Risk identification
Prioritization
Change management
Structured delivery
Selected work
Case studies
01
From ambiguity to delivery
Requirements gatheringStakeholder managementExecution
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The problem
Stakeholders across engineering, product, and leadership regularly submitted requests before a clear brief was in place. At that stage, the goal, stakeholder alignment, and success criteria were not always fully defined. Initial requests often needed further definition, and additional clarification upfront helped ensure the work could support the intended outcome.
What I did
I stopped execution and clarified requirements before work began. I structured a discovery conversation with each stakeholder to define the problem, identify the audience, align on the expected outcome, and surface what had already been tried. Where the initial request would not achieve the intended outcome, I identified the gap, proposed an alternative, and aligned the stakeholder on the reasoning before moving forward.
I then owned execution end to end: scoping the work, setting realistic timelines, flagging risks early, and ensuring the final output matched the defined goal rather than just the original brief. This created a repeatable approach to handling unclear requests across teams.
2x fewer revision cycles per project
By defining the real problem before starting, projects moved into execution with stronger alignment and fewer avoidable revisions. Stakeholders across engineering, product, and leadership recognized this as a key strength in how I worked.
My roleIndividual contributor with end-to-end ownership across scoping, stakeholder alignment, execution, and delivery.
StakeholdersEngineering leads · Marketing managers · Managing directors
ToolsJira · Confluence · Microsoft Teams · Microsoft 365
SkillsDiscovery · Requirements gathering · Scope definition · Stakeholder communication · Risk flagging · End-to-end execution
02
Workflow standardization initiative
Process designChange managementCross-functional
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The problem
Every project started from zero. There were no shared templates, no agreed handoff process, and no standards carried from one sprint to the next. Briefs often needed further definition, the same clarification questions surfaced repeatedly, and significant time was spent on coordination that should have gone to execution. I approached this as a workflow design challenge and built a structured process to reduce repeated coordination overhead.
What I did
I mapped the full production process across teams, identifying every point where work stalled, was repeated, or required rework. Based on that audit, I designed a standardized workflow covering intake requirements, review stages, handoff criteria, and sign-off. I created reusable templates for briefs, feedback rounds, and asset handoffs, and documented everything in Confluence so it lived in the system rather than with any one person.
I aligned teams on the new process through working sessions rather than a top-down rollout. I gathered input on existing pain points, tested the process before formalizing it, and connected each step directly to issues the team had already raised. This introduced a standardized workflow applied across all incoming work.
50–70% reduction in recurring production time
Teams moved from reactive firefighting to a consistent, predictable execution cadence within one sprint cycle of rollout.
My roleSelf-initiated owner from process audit through rollout and adoption.
Stakeholders5+ across creative, technical, and leadership teams
ToolsJira · Confluence · Miro · Figma
SkillsProcess mapping · Requirements analysis · Change management · Documentation · Stakeholder alignment
03
Cross-team request management system
OperationsIntake designPrioritization
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The problem
Requests arrived through Teams, email, verbal conversations, and half-filled tickets with no consistent format, no priority logic, and no visibility into status. Work was often prioritized based on urgency and visibility rather than shared criteria. Items regularly fell through the cracks, and there was no system to surface them.
What I did
I designed and built a centralized intake and tracking system in Jira. I defined the required fields a request needed before entering the queue, structured categorization logic, and introduced priority criteria based on business impact rather than urgency. I documented SLA expectations and escalation paths in Confluence so decisions were consistent and traceable, independent of who was available.
I introduced a regular triage rhythm to surface conflicts, blocked items, and unrealistic timelines before they became execution failures. This established a consistent system for request intake, prioritization, and tracking across the organization.
Requests were consistently captured and tracked after adoption
Execution became more predictable, and stakeholders had clearer visibility into progress and status without relying on manual follow-up.
My roleOwner of the request management system, including SLA design, triage, documentation, and ongoing operations.
StakeholdersAll departments organization-wide
ToolsJira · Confluence · SharePoint · Microsoft Teams
SkillsIntake design · Prioritization frameworks · SLA definition · Escalation logic · Jira configuration · Documentation
04
Tool adoption and knowledge transfer
EnablementDocumentationOnboarding
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The problem
As the toolset grew, the same questions surfaced repeatedly across the organization. Requests for clarification on how to use templates, submit work, or follow processes came up week after week. Knowledge was held by individuals, with no shared, accessible system to store or reuse it, leading to constant interruptions and repeated explanations.
What I did
I identified the most common recurring questions and structured a self-serve knowledge base to address them directly: written step-by-step guides, short video walkthroughs for visually complex tools, and clear instructions for using templates and following processes.
I structured all content around tasks rather than tools. Instead of generic documentation, each guide focused on a specific action, such as how to submit a request or update a ticket after review. This made the content immediately useful in day-to-day work and created a scalable system for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
50% reduction in repetitive support requests
Repeated support requests decreased as answers became easier to find and use. Knowledge moved out of individuals and into a shared, searchable system that supported more consistent, independent usage across the organization.
My roleOwner of the knowledge enablement system, including structure, documentation, tutorials, and onboarding flow.
StakeholdersAll teams organization-wide, primary users of the system
ToolsJira · Confluence · Adobe CC · Microsoft 365
SkillsInformation architecture · Content strategy · Enablement · Self-serve system design · Knowledge management
Impact
Approach
How I work
01 Clarify requirements

Define clear, actionable requirements before execution to remove ambiguity and reduce recurring questions.

02 Structure workflow

Organize work into defined stages with clear ownership to ensure consistency and progression.

03 Align stakeholders

Align stakeholders on scope, priorities, and constraints to prevent miscommunication and delays.

04 Enable execution

Provide clear direction and structure to reduce back-and-forth and support steady progress.

05 Review and optimize

Assess outcomes, identify recurring issues, and refine the process to improve future execution.

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Tools and platforms
Workflow
Jira Miro AI platforms and automation tools
Documentation
Confluence Notion Google Drive OneDrive SharePoint
Collaboration
Teams Slack PowerPoint Excel Power BI
Visual Communication
Figma Midjourney Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects Premiere Pro Blender
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