# Endrit Sylejmani > Product Manager | AI Systems Architect | Business Analyst @ Horizon | Co-Founder, AI Math App | Ex-Google CSRMP | Founding Biz Manager (0-1 Scaling, FinOps) | CS: AI & Biz: Brand @ Minerva | Let’s build with AI together! Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/endrit I am a builder who operates at the intersection of Product Strategy and Artificial Intelligence. My "Product" philosophy is simple: Automate the routine to accelerate the radical. With a dual concentration in AI (Computer Science) and Business Management from Minerva University, I specialize in identifying complex customer pain points and translating them into scalable, high-impact technical solutions. Core Pillars of Impact: - Strategic Product Ownership: Co-founded an AI-driven Math platform where I led the "0 to 1" product lifecycle. I translated pedagogical user needs into a functional technical roadmap, ensuring product-market fit through continuous user research. - Operational FinOps & Scaling: As a Founding Business Manager, I built the "operating system" for a private K-12 school. I designed the entire business infrastructure—from multi-million dollar budgets to HR and payroll systems—proving that I can manage the business metrics that sustain a product. - Intelligent Automation: At Horizon, I act as a "Systems Architect," leveraging AI and Python to transform traditional business data into automated intelligence engines that solve real-world operational friction. - The Google Pedigree: As a Google CSRMP mentee, I learned to build for global scale, prioritizing user empathy and data-driven decision-making above all else. Global Recognition: I was honored to receive the Presidential Medal from the President of Kosovo for my work in international education—a recognition of my ability to lead and drive impact within complex, high-stakes environments. Technical Toolkit: Product Strategy & Roadmap, AI/ML Integration, Full-Cycle FinOps (Budgeting/Payroll), System Design, Python, User Research, and Stakeholder Management. Let’s build the future of AI-driven systems together! ## Work Experience ### Founding Business Manager | Business Analyst @ Horizon Leadership Academy Jan 2023 – Present | Houston, Texas, United States Cornerstone of the founding team, architecting the operational and technical infrastructure for a new K-12 institution. Key Achievements ‣ Process Automation: Engineered a full-scale digital overhaul by building custom automation workflows for procurement, payroll, and classroom observations, reducing manual processing times by 70%+. ‣ Financial & System Design: Reengineered budgeting and expense tracking systems using data-driven frameworks to improve fiscal oversight and significantly reduce costs. ‣ Growth Strategy: Orchestrated data-informed marketing campaigns and optimized enrollment funnels, resulting in an 80% increase in student enrollment over two years. ‣ AI Integration: Spearheaded the introduction of AI-powered tools to enhance educational delivery and operational efficiency, serving as the technical lead for institutional innovation. ‣ Governance & Scaling: Co-led the strategic roadmap to secure Cognia Accreditation and National Character School Designation, establishing the governance and excellence standards required for institutional scaling. Core Responsibilities ‣ Systems Management: Lead payroll, purchasing, and multi-million dollar budget operations, ensuring long-term financial health and regulatory compliance. ‣ Digital Infrastructure: Oversee the organization's digital architecture and learning technologies to maintain robust, scalable IT operations. ‣ Strategic Projects: Direct high-impact initiatives including policy development, accreditation, and AI implementation projects. ### Lead Finance Intern @ Minerva Project Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area Developed and scaled automated internal systems to manage global workforce operations and financial compliance. Key Achievements ‣ Systems Automation: Engineered an automated performance reporting engine using Google Apps Script, replacing manual bi-weekly workflows and ensuring 100% data accuracy for stakeholders. ‣ Scalable Onboarding: Orchestrated the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle for 500+ employees on Paycom, designing informative documentation that streamlined the new-hire experience. ‣ Financial Operations: Coordinated complex payroll, bookkeeping, and accounting workstreams for all work-study students and summer interns, maintaining rigorous audit standards. ‣ Product Ownership: Led the Student Payroll team by defining project roadmaps and overseeing the execution of critical payroll infrastructure upgrades. ‣ Compliance & Accuracy: Managed high-stakes distribution of tax documents (W2s) and offer letters, implementing quality control checks to eliminate distribution errors. ### Math App Start-Up Founder @ SoftBank Group Corp. Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Tokyo, Japan Led the "0 to 1" development of an AI-powered educational platform in collaboration with SoftBank’s Masason Foundation and Deepcore, Inc. Key Achievements ‣ Technical Product Leadership: Served as the lead Product Manager, architecting detailed feature specifications and prioritization frameworks for an AI-driven learning engine. ‣ Market Validation: Orchestrated comprehensive market research and user interview workstreams to identify critical gaps in current K-12 curricula, ensuring product-market fit. ‣ Agile Execution: Directed weekly technical sprints and cross-functional team collaborations to transform user engagement data into actionable product iterations. ‣ Stakeholder Management: Presented product vision, roadmap milestones, and growth metrics to high-level stakeholders at SoftBank Group and the Masason Foundation. ‣ Strategic Growth: Designed and proposed data-driven marketing strategies and reward mechanisms to maximize student retention and platform virality. ### Product & Data Research Intern @ Expatrio Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Berlin, Germany Utilized data-driven insights to improve user experience for a global student platform. ‣ Product Discovery: Co-designed the 2022 Annual Student Survey for 1,000+ international students, identifying key user pain points and feature opportunities. ‣ Analytical Insight: Performed rigorous data analysis to select high-impact metrics that directly addressed student concerns, informing future product roadmaps. ‣ Technical Tooling: Applied market research and survey design best practices to ensure high-quality data collection and actionable user insights. ### Computer Science Research Mentee @ Google Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Mountain View, California, United States Selected for a highly competitive technical mentorship program focused on advanced AI and CS research methodologies. ‣ Advanced Research: Admitted to the prestigious 12-week Google Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP), collaborating with global researchers on cutting-edge computer science topics. ‣ Technical Development: Engaged in technical workshops sponsored by Google Research, focusing on the application of advanced algorithms and machine learning frameworks. ‣ Expert Mentorship: Actively supervised by Google Scholar Michael Mozer, gaining deep insights into the technical standards required for world-class AI product development. ### Admissions Product & Outreach Intern @ Zayed University Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Optimized the applicant lifecycle through data processing and cross-functional recruitment strategies. ‣ Process Optimization: Systematically processed applicant information by engineering efficient examination data workflows, reducing manual assessment friction. ‣ User Assessment: Reviewed and assessed complex written and oral responses from international applicants to ensure high standards for the College of Interdisciplinary Studies. ‣ Cross-Functional Growth: Partnered with the recruitment team to identify and reach target student demographics, streamlining the applicant funnel. ### Strategic Product Marketing Intern @ The Bridge International Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Seoul, South Korea Leveraged data science to drive customer segmentation and digital growth strategies. ‣ Growth Engineering: Built and optimized a high-conversion landing page as part of a comprehensive website evaluation for senior leadership. ‣ Data Science (R): Utilized R and customer data to execute advanced customer segmentation, proposing a tailored marketing strategy based on quantitative behavior patterns. ‣ Product Fundraising: Researched and developed a targeted fundraising campaign for the "96 Percent Ltd" product, aligning market needs with business goals. ### Product Design Intern @ teethlovers Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Berlin, Germany Leveraged technical design and A/B testing to drive digital growth and global expansion strategies. ‣ Technical Prototyping: Co-designed a high-fidelity app prototype using Figma to optimize the user journey and increase online purchase conversions. ‣ Growth Strategy: Formulated and proposed a comprehensive marketing and acquisition strategy to scale global business operations and customer reach. ‣ Data-Driven Iteration: Designed and executed A/B testing frameworks to evaluate feature effectiveness, documenting findings in decision memos to guide technical roadmaps. ‣ Strategic Planning: Authored a detailed strategy formulation report focused on international business expansion and scalable market entry. ### User Experience (UX) Intern @ Gensler Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States Applied data analysis and sensory design principles to enhance large-scale physical user environments. ‣ User Experience Research: Conducted in-depth data analysis to map and understand the complex customer experience journey within SFO Airport Terminal 3. ‣ Inclusive Design: Developed specialized design guidelines for the SFO Sensory Room, prioritizing accessibility and user-centric environmental engineering. ‣ Analytical Problem Solving: Translated raw observational data into actionable design improvements for high-traffic public infrastructure. ### Summer School Assistant @ Gjimnazi Hasan Nahi Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 ‣ Organized different cultural and non-formal educational activities for freshmen year students. ‣ Assisted first-year students during the summers with onboarding to Gymnasium Hasan Nahi. ‣ Volunteered in the summer schools for the finalist of the EUREKA 5 & 6 competition. ‣ Created quizzes, games, and activities for gifted students, and graded the final exams. ### Resident Assistant @ Gjimnazi Hasan Nahi Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Prishtina, Kosovo ‣ Served as Residental Assistant in High School by helping to build a residential community. ‣ Assisted students with academic or institutional questions and enforced residence policies. ‣ Organized cultural and educational programs, acting as a para-counselor for students. ### Math & English Tutor @ Gjimnazi Hasan Nahi Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 ‣ Tutored first and second-year students in Mathematics and SAT preparation. ‣ Drafted exams for students, graded papers, and evaluated student performance. ‣ Gave constructive feedback to students, and prepared learning curriculums. ### Research Assistant @ Universiteti i Prishtinës "Hasan Prishtina" Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Pristina, Kosovo Collaborated on high-stakes biochemical research, leveraging Python and advanced modeling software to solve complex scientific problems. ‣ Technical Research: Cooperated with Ph.D. candidates to design organic compounds for anticancer research, representing Kosovo in elite International Olympiads. ‣ Software Proficiency: Utilized Python, Pymol, and ChemBioOffice to perform complex environmental and engineering experiments. ‣ Global Competition: Selected to participate in three International Olympiads in Kenya and the USA, achieving back-to-back Silver Medals on the global stage. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Business Minerva University ### High School Diploma in Natural Sciences Gjimnazi Hasan Nahi ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/endrit-sylejmani --- Source: https://flows.cv/endrit JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/endrit/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05