Caroline Denis

Technical Project Manager | Software Engineer

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Engineering · Product · Strategy

Complex ideas,
reliable software.

I'm Caroline Denis, a Technical Project Manager and software engineer who helps teams turn ambitious ideas into maintainable, user-focused products.

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CAROLINE DENIS
TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
Caroline Denis

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A glance at my work

From advisory and delivery leadership to hands-on product development.

LSLUMINA
SYSTEMS
ADVISORY

Founder & CEO · 2026 — present

Lumina Systems Advisory

Helping organizations navigate technology initiatives, digital transformation, and software strategy. Lumina brings engineering, product, and business objectives into the same conversation so teams can make clear decisions and move from concept to delivery.

  • Technology strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • Product delivery
  • Technical leadership

GeoSpecify | Engineering Project Manager

Launched the GeoSpecify project with a comprehensive work plan to meet specific client requirements in the geological data sector. From project initiation, detailed analysis defined the key actions and goals, setting a clear agile timeline for each milestone. A dedicated team was assembled, with assignments crafted to align individual strengths to project needs. Process structures were implemented to ensure continuous alignment with client requirements, involving regular requirement analysis, pre-concept discussions, and feature development planning. This approach enabled efficient feature development, ensuring the software met high standards and delivered timely updates tailored to user needs.

  • Google Suite
  • MySQL
  • Diagram.io
  • GitHub
  • Trello
  • Asana
  • Slack
  • Excel
  • Canva
  • Balsamic
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    Specify | Engineering Project Manager

    In the Specify project, a shift to an agile development process significantly boosted release frequency and quality. Release cycles increased from 2–3 times per year with limited features to a bi-monthly cadence, each containing over 20 fixes and new features. Key improvements included structured feature timelines, reiteration analysis for refining processes, and systematic task assignments, ensuring alignment across teams. Enhanced stakeholder feedback loops and newly implemented testing protocols contributed to more efficient development, reducing post-release issues and ensuring product improvements were consistently prioritized. Analysis of previous workflows helped identify strengths in development execution, while agile adoption enabled faster, feature-rich updates to meet evolving user needs.

  • Google Suite
  • GitHub
  • Trello
  • Asana
  • Slack
  • Excel
  • Canva
  • Balsamic
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    GeoSpecify | Geology Software Development

    GeoSpecify is a powerful, geologist-centered software platform designed to enable efficient management, visualization, and sharing of geospatial data within geological and natural sciences organizations. Tailored to support extensive collections of geo-referenced information, GeoSpecify allows users to capture intricate details such as stratigraphy, age data, and catalog numbers essential to geological records. With its advanced data modeling tools, the software enables precise configuration of data relationships and supports high-resolution map integrations for field data analysis.

  • React
  • Python
  • CSS
  • CSS3
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • Regex
  • AWS
  • MySQL
  • Tailwind
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    Specify | Biology Software Development

    Specialized platform developed for managing, curating, and sharing collections data across institutions, catering specifically to consortia in scientific, historical, or cultural disciplines. This software centralizes collections-related data, allowing multiple organizations to standardize and streamline their database structures, ensuring data accuracy and enabling interoperability across systems. Key features include data migration capabilities, customizable data models for managing hierarchical relationships among collections (such as parent-child associations in data like COGs), and robust tools for integrating geo-referenced data with evolving scientific standards. Designed with scalability in mind, it facilitates ongoing version control and progressive upgrades, allowing consortium members to adopt new functionalities at their own pace while maintaining consistent access to shared resources.

  • React
  • Python
  • CSS
  • CSS3
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • Regex
  • AWS
  • MySQL
  • Tailwind
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    The Good Map | Full Stack Python App

    A full stack python app allowing non profit organisations to create projects leading to a better planet, offer volunteer positions, collect donations. A second dashboard is accessible for users to learn about projects, save their favorites, contact NGOs. View in 3D of the project area, using Google Maps API.

  • Python
  • Flask
  • Jinja
  • CSS3
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • Regex
  • Ajax
  • MySQL
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    Tbg. Skincare | Natural and Organic Skincare Brand

    Founded the natural and organic skincare company, designed and developed the website from end to end, the product development and lead all stakeholders.

  • CSS3
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • Photoshop
  • Canvas
  • Google Suite
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    Flow | Full Stack Java App

    Full-stack Java app allowing users to create, delete, and track daily water consumptions while displaying all information using chart APIs.

  • Java
  • photoshop
  • Jinja
  • CSS3
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • JQuery
  • Spring
  • MySQL
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    Escape | Airbnb Dark Mode Clone

    A full-stack MERN app allowing hosts to create, edit and delete a stay. Instant pin creation on Google Maps. Address processor. Calendar API. Image manager. Chat. Dynamic front end.

  • React
  • Node
  • Express
  • MongoDb
  • Mongoose
  • Javascript
  • CSC
  • HTML
  • APIs
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    MasKit | COVID-19 Mask Distribution Company

    Project MaskIt was an initiative launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to distribute essential mask kits to underserved communities. As the project manager, I led cross-functional teams to ensure timely procurement, packaging, and distribution of kits. This role honed my skills in team leadership, supply chain management, and strategic planning under crisis conditions.

  • Google Suite
  • Photoshop
  • Trello
  • Asana
  • Slack
  • Excel
  • Miro
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    Tbg Skincare | Project Manager

    Tbg Skincare was a US-based startup in the organic beauty industry, dedicated to providing natural, eco-friendly skincare products. As the CEO and project manager, I was responsible for overseeing product development cycles, from concept to market launch. Through strategic planning and marketing, we successfully established Tbg Skincare as a recognized brand in the industry, and it was elected as one of the best organic products by an American beauty magazine.

  • Google Suite
  • Google Analytics
  • Photoshop
  • Trello
  • Asana
  • Slack
  • Excel
  • Canva
  • Wix
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    My skills

    Project Management

    • Agile methodologies, Scrum, Waterfall
    • User needs identification, Business & user needs alignment, Prioritization
    • Stakeholder Management, Relationship building, Reporting
    • Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team coordination, Conflict resolution
    • Risk assessment, Mitigation planning
    • Gathering user feedback, Analyzing user behavior
    • Creating project plans, Maintaining records

    Development

    • User experience design, Accessibility design, Design thinking
    • Responsive Design with Media Queries, Flexbox, CSS Grid
    • Cross-functional team leadership, Stakeholder communication
    • Data Analysis, A/B Testing, User feedback analysis
    • Creating interactive wireframes, Prototyping concepts
    • Backend understanding, API integration
    • Version Control, Git, branch management
    • Performance Optimization, Code optimization

    Tools

  • Web dev: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
  • Data base: MySql, MongoDb, MariaDB
  • Language: Javascript, Java, Python, Typescript
  • Hosting: AWS
  • Framework: React, Flask, Node
  • Concept: OOPS, Rest, BCrypt, Ajax
  • Design: Figma, Photoshop, Miro, Balsamiq
  • Research and analysis: Google analytics, ChatGPT 4
  • Testing: Jest, Cypress, React Testing Library
  • Terminal commands: Bash, Zsh, NPM, Yarn
  • Collaboration Tools: GitHub, Jira, Trello, Slack, Trello, Asana, Google Drive

    • About

    After over 5 years of teaching students around the world, traveling over 6 continents, I decided to utilize my experience as a team leader and move into the startup world. I launched three small companies in sustainability, health, and community, where I discovered a passion for product development, project management, and coding. Today, I bring that perspective to my work as a Technical Project Manager and software engineer, helping teams turn complex ideas into reliable, user-focused products.

    I am also the Founder and CEO of Lumina Systems Advisory, where I help organizations navigate technology initiatives, digital transformation, and software strategy. I enjoy connecting engineering, product, and business objectives, and creating the clarity teams need to make good technical decisions. I am passionate about collaborative teams, maintainable software, wellbeing, travel, and nature.

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    Experiences

    2026 - PRESENT

    FOUNDER & CEO

    Founder & CEO - Lumina Systems Advisory

    Lumina Systems Advisory helps organizations navigate technology initiatives, digital transformation, and software strategy.

    • Bridge engineering, product, and business objectives.
    • Support clear technical decision-making and technology roadmaps.
    • Guide cross-functional teams from complex ideas to reliable delivery.
    • Advise on maintainable, scalable, and user-focused software.

    JANUARY 2024 - May 2026

    FULL-TIME

    Software Engineering Manager - Project Manager

  • Pivotal role in both engineering and managerial capacities.
  • Led team of 9 developers.
  • Responsible for planning and coordinating projects from inception to completion.
  • Develop and execute strategies to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Supervise the work of multiple team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and maintaining high performance.
  • Provide clear and actionable instructions to engineering teams to drive project success.
  • Collaborate with other management personnel to align engineering efforts with company objectives.
  • Oversee the development and execution of projects, maintaining quality and adherence to timelines.
  • Conduct research and development for new designs, products, and processes, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibility.

    • JANUARY 2023 - May 2026

    FULL-TIME

    Software Engineer

  • Craft the technological backbone of our consortium's mission.
  • Maintain and optimize our existing codebase. I actively address issues and challenges that our users encounter.
  • Improve our software and exploring innovative ways to enhance the user experience.
  • Implement best practices to keep our software cutting-edge.
  • Supervise the work of multiple team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and maintaining high performance.
  • Collaborate closely with our tech team.
  • Conceptualize, design, and implement new features that empower our consortium members to do more with their data.
  • Design and develop the user interfaces that enable our users to interact seamlessly with our software.
  • Craft intuitive and user-friendly front-end experiences
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    OCTOBRE 2020 - JANUARY 2023

    FULL-TIME

    CEO - Tbg Skincare

  • Designed the company's business plan.
  • Outlined the financial structure.
  • Founded legal structure.
  • Managed end-to-end he website.
  • Created branding, design, product development.
  • Communicated with all stakeholders to ensure progress on all projects and managed time-line in a fast paced environment.
  • Started as a one person company and that grew into a team of 8 subcontractors active in marketing, sales and manufacturing.
  • Tracked project performances through clear and measurable KPIs; proactively identified potential issues and managed each team member.
  • Directed evaluation of financial, operational, and sales structures of the company with the continuous goal to increase efficiency and remain within budget.
  • Communicated and collaborated with 12+ suppliers, oversaw orders to guarantee timely production and delivery.

    • 2022 - 2022

    SELF-EMPLOYED

    Full-Stack Web Developer - The Good Map | Escape | Flow

  • Constructed a login-registration using bcrypt, transient, validations, and cookies to authenticate unique users and safeguard private information.
  • Utilized models, repositories, services, and controllers to connect with a MySQL database allowing users to store all personal water consumptions.
  • Implemented Chart.js to dynamically display both relevant data and user data from MySQL database to visually engage viewers.
  • Leveraged multiple external APIs to present significant supporting data.
  • Paired Java and JavaScript to construct algorithms for responsive data visualization.
  • Abstracted 4 OOP models to hold data that interact with each other for engaging user experience.
  • Employed a Flask Python framework for fast implementation of additional features via Jinja and JavaScript such as user dashboard, varied logic for authorization, and flashed messages.
  • Created explicit controllers routing for quick, responsive component rendering and website navigation.
  • Created roadmaps, program plans, and scrum boards for a group of students to follow each person's progress.
  • Built clear backend API routing.
  • Implemented multiple open-source APIs including date-picker and Google Maps geocoding to provide users with interactive features.
  • Employed a React framework for dynamically responsive features, such as date-filter functions written in JavaScript and animated text using Typewriter to give users an interactive experience.

    • FEBRUARY 2020 - DECEMBER 2021

    FULL-TIME

    Founder - Project Manager MasKIT

  • Create NGO legal structure.
  • Build a team of 60+ people.
  • Developed the product and the production line.
  • Designed and created prototypes leading to the final product in less than 1 month using a 3D printer, laser cutter, welder as well as photoshop and Auto-cad.
  • Found the most effective production process in time and quality, respecting the European health standard for face mask.
  • Formed the financial plan, oversaw the company’s bank accounts. Handled the relationship with investors and donors.
  • Pitched the product in front of up to 8 clients per week, mainly leaders of city halls and large companies that were offering masks to their citizens and employees.
  • Managed suppliers and controlled tens of orders.
  • Created project plans to answer both the needs of stakeholders and customers and delivered within budget on desired outcomes.
  • Supervised team of 60 people.
  • Define project roles and responsibilities, including project scope and objectives to ensure functional understanding amongst project members.

    • September 2015 - JUNE 2018

    FULL-TIME

    Founder - Project Manager DIY

  • Create LLC legal structure.
  • Conceptualized the curriculum, created the workbooks for all teachers as well as the student manuals.
  • Developed the product and the production line.
  • Coordinated and managed a team of 6 teachers, and led groups of 25 students.
  • Tracked teachers and students progress by maintaining constant communication.
  • Applied basic management principles to optimize time management and help everyone achieve the outlined goals

    • September 2014 - MARCH 2020

    FULL-TIME

    Head of class Teacher - International School Belgium | Vietnam | Australia

  • Taught 20-30 students in diverse cultures, languages and countries.
  • Supervised and evaluated the program and the teacher assistants.
  • Implemented positive classroom management strategies that promote teamwork, responsibility and time management.
  • Provided individual and group support to students using methods such as direct instruction and learning centers to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning.
  • Monitored student performance throughout the year, using varied assessments to improve student progress.

    • Education

    2024

    PMI Agile Certified Practioner - Project Management

    Master of Project Academy, United States

    2024

    Performance Management - Management of Excellence

    Kansas University, United States

    2024

    Agile Management - Agile Project Management

    SAP SuccessFactors, United States

    2024

    Remote Project Management - Supervising Remote Project and Team

    Kansas University, United States

    2022

    Computer Software Engineering

    Colorado Technical University (Coding D), United States

    2010

    Bachelor in Education

    ENCBW College, Belgium

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