Soowon Cho
Palisades Park
Summary
Results-driven Technical Project Manager with 10+ years of combined experience in mobile product development, quality assurance, and cross-functional leadership. Skilled in mobile app lifecycle management, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver high-quality digital experiences. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management (iMSM) and MBA at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), starting March 2025.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Samsung Electronics America
Berkeley Heights
11.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with R&D, QA, and product teams across US, India, and Korea to ensure timely delivery of software and hardware applications.
- Managed product roadmaps and monthly releases while aligning backlog items with carrier and enterprise objectives.
- Led successful launches of Galaxy Watch 7 & 8, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Tab series by integrating business and technical requirements.
- Documented epics, user stories, and use cases to enhance customer experience while facilitating collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders.
Field Test Engineer / Team Lead
Samsung Electronics America
Berkeley Heights
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Conducted mobile app and device testing for stability, functionality, and carrier compatibility.
- Supervised a team to improve test execution and reporting accuracy, increasing operational efficiency.
- Delivered actionable insights and issue reports that improved debugging and release quality.
Education
Master of Science - Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
03.2025
B.A. - Information Technology
Rutgers University
01.2020
Skills
- Agile
- SDLC
- Backlog
- Android OS
- Samsung Tizen
- Carrier app validation
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Rally
- Microsoft Office
- GitHub
- Leadership
- Software testing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Agile methodology
- Customer engagement
- Product development
- Release planning
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality assurance
- Software development
- Communication
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project management
Projects
Global Mobile Product Launches, 2019–2024, Led cross-functional delivery of mobile products across US and international carriers., Coordinated schedules, dependencies, and deliverables to support successful product launches., Documented requirements and acceptance criteria to improve workflows and customer experience.
Personal Information
Title: Technical Project Manager
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Samsung Electronics America
11.2019 - Current
Field Test Engineer / Team Lead
Samsung Electronics America
03.2016 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
B.A. - Information Technology
Rutgers University
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