Maina Donaldson
About Maina Donaldson
Maina Donaldson is a Product Manager with extensive experience in software product development and a background in economics. She has worked for notable companies such as Cognizant Softvision, Microsoft, and Magenic Technologies, advocating for a Lean philosophy and emphasizing fast time-to-market.
Work at NearForm
Maina Donaldson currently serves as a Product Manager at Nearform, a position she has held since 2024. She works remotely from Portland, Oregon, United States. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in product management to enhance software development processes and deliver effective solutions.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Nearform, Maina Donaldson worked as a Product Manager at Cognizant Softvision from 2021 to 2024. During her three years in this role, she operated remotely from Portland, Oregon. Her previous experience also includes significant roles at Magenic Technologies, where she held various positions including Consulting Manager and Principal Consultant.
Education and Expertise
Maina Donaldson studied at Fachhochschul-Studiengänge der Wirtschaft, achieving a degree in Economics since 1984. She has developed expertise in software product development, advocating for a Lean philosophy that emphasizes quick market entry and user feedback. Her background includes a strong focus on ROI and market analysis.
Background in Software Development
Maina Donaldson has a comprehensive background in software development, having worked in various capacities since 2000. Her roles at Magenic Technologies included Senior Consultant and Lead Business Analyst, where she gained over six years of experience in agile practices, coaching, and strategic planning at scale.
Consulting Experience
In addition to her product management roles, Maina Donaldson has consulting experience from her time at Chrysalis Music Group and EDS. As a PR Consultant at Chrysalis Music Group, she worked from 1992 to 1994 in Munich, Germany. At EDS, she served as a Technical Consultant for Bechtel Collaborative Systems from 1997 to 1999 in the San Francisco Bay Area.