Product & Project Management

I have worked with many companies, managed a startup and assisted multiple clients. Many of my projects includes hardware, software, communication, algorithms, and mechanics. I have managed IoT, Medical, Fintech, Agritech, AR/VR and Saas products.

Sure... If you done your homework with the product-market-fit, I can assist with the actual project ownership. I can consult,  or lead your team. Let's talk and understand your needs.

This happens a-lot in the project kickoff. You have your internal trusted team, but not sure how to start or set your priorities right. This is a crucial stage in the product lifecycle. I usually advise investing a few hours for brain storming and planning sessions with the entire team. Each session should lead to survey and research tasks. Following those sessions we can devise a meaningful  plan and create your initial sprints.

Usually a product manager is responsible for the  product-market-fit research, interaction with clients and stakeholders, UI/UX etc. Basically the cross-section between product, business and technology.
The product owner is mainly responsible for the reduction-to-practice and the day-to-day management activities. In many cases, and for small companies and projects, the work is done by the same person.

There are lots of differences between both but there are also many similarities. I'll try to outline two aspects:

1. A project doesn't have to be a  product. It can be  managing a service, one aspect of a product like R&D or production.
2. Product management is the entire aspect of finding the right product-market-fit and then managing the life-cycle of the product. It is considered a major project.

In a post Covid era. I believe that most work can be achieved remotely and in a hybrid manner. 

I am a Github fan and use it not just as a repository but also as a task and project management tool. I am also using Slack & WhatsApp & Zoom to communicate. I can also use systems like JIRA or Trello if it is preferred by you.

Well - it depends on the project and the needs of the client... I have been working with clients on successful products for years. Some other projects were closed prior to completion. 

From my experience both large and small clients find it very difficult to express their needs and requirements into a robust spec. Therefore the best method of engagement, for both sides, is an hourly bank with a set of agile tasks. For startups or products in their initial stages, I usually recommend a POC as a means for a engagement (like a "first date") between the client and I.