Nikolaj Cankar
About Nikolaj Cankar
Nikolaj Cankar is a Product Owner at SmartBear, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in product management and consulting within the technology sector, having held various roles at companies such as Knowit, Conformiq Inc., and F-Secure.
Current Role at SmartBear Software
Nikolaj Cankar serves as the Product Owner of Bitbar at SmartBear, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on managing the development of a robust and flexible Software as a Service (SaaS) product. His responsibilities include aligning product features with business and customer requirements, ensuring that the product meets market demands. Cankar's experience in product management within a cloud startup environment enhances his ability to drive innovation and business growth.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Cankar accumulated extensive experience in product management and consulting. He worked at Knowit as a Lead Consultant from 2013 to 2015, and as a Senior Testing Consultant for a brief period in 2013. His tenure at Conformiq Inc. spanned seven years, where he served as a Testing Consultant and later as a Solution Architect. Additionally, he held a position as PMO at Amdocs for one year. This diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in product development and testing.
Educational Background
Nikolaj Cankar studied at Helsinki University of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree from 1996 to 2003. This educational background provided him with a solid technical foundation, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles related to product management and quality assurance.
Career Development in Quality Assurance
Cankar began his career in quality assurance as a Junior Quality Engineer at F-Secure from 1999 to 2001. He then transitioned to Conformiq Inc., where he worked as a Testing Consultant and later as a Solution Architect. His experience in testing and quality assurance has been integral to his roles in product management, particularly in ensuring that products meet high standards of quality and performance.
Skills and Expertise
Nikolaj Cankar possesses proven product management skills, particularly in fast-paced cloud startup environments. He enjoys finding innovative solutions that address customer needs while driving business growth and team excellence. His expertise in aligning product development with market requirements has been a significant factor in his success in various roles throughout his career.