Jaco Maré

Product Engineering Manager @ Accenture Song

Brussels, Belgium

I’m a dynamic Product Manager with extensive experience in Product Design and a strong background in technical delivery and digital transformation. I’m skilled at leading cross-functional teams to develop high-performance solutions that align with business goals and enhance user experiences. Proficient in Agile methodologies, cloud-based platforms, and digital strategy, with a proven track record of driving impactful projects that support growth, scalability, and client satisfaction. I have a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence with a demonstrated ability to develop use cases that leverage these innovations and lead subsequent implementations.

Top roles

UX-UI Specialist< 2 years

Web Master / Web Manager< 2 years

Product Owner / Manager2 - 5 years

Cloud

Agile

Agile/Scrum

Back-end

AI .NET

CMS

Wordpress

CRM

Salesforce

Miscellaneous

UX/Usability

Language

Fluent English

English

Fluent

Dutch

Average

Work experience

Since 2011

Product Engineering Manager @ Accenture Song

01 December 2021 - 30 September 2025

I lead teams in development, maintenance and support of digital products by overseeing all technical aspects of delivery, performing product design, user experience design and monitoring platform security to align with business goals.

Product Designer @ Accenture Song

01 July 2017 - 30 November 2021

Led digital transformation initiatives, integrating solutions to streamline operations and improve user experiences, focusing on Product Design to enhance functionality and usability.

Senior User Experience Designer and Developer @ Avanade

01 November 2016 - 30 June 2017

Spearheaded the creation of innovative user experiences by combining user research, prototyping, and front-end development.

User Experience Designer and Developer @ iOCO

01 January 2015 - 31 October 2016

Focused on creating user interfaces that prioritize user experience while meeting client business needs, and engaged with the iOCO Development Community.

Lecturer @ Open Window

01 January 2013 - 31 December 2014

Oversaw student projects, managed curriculum development, and contributed to Interactive Studies and Software Development workshops.

Web Designer and Developer @ Micro Planet

01 January 2011 - 30 April 2013

Worked with various web technologies and E-Commerce systems, enhancing experience and knowledge in Marketing, SEO, and Google Analytics.

Education experience

Since 2002

User experience design @ University of Cape Town

01 January 2016 - 31 December 2016

Completed an online short course specializing in User Experience Design.

Design and Visual Communications @ Open Window Institute for Arts and Digital Sciences

01 January 2008 - 31 December 2012

Bachelor's degree focused on design and visual communications.

Art/Art Studies @ High School Eldoraigne

01 January 2002 - 31 December 2006

General education with a focus on art studies.