Senior Product Manager with 20+ years' experience delivering and scaling complex software platforms across iGaming, payments, ad-tech, and SaaS environments. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, shaping product strategy, defining platform domain models, and launching products across international markets.
Experienced in owning product roadmaps, platform modernization initiatives, integrations with large-scale third-party ecosystems, and conversion optimization for high-traffic transactional platforms.
Gabriel Pavel
Product Manager · Platform Product Lead · Technical Project Manager
PROFILE
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
- Launched 2 additional casino brands on an internally developed iGaming platform
- Increased PayU platform traffic and transaction volume by 20%+ YoY
- Fully redesigned platform domain model enabling faster casino aggregator integrations
- Managed PSP platform operations across 5 international markets
- Worked on systems handling 2 billion+ hits/month
CORE SKILLS
Product Leadership: Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Management, Agile/Scrum, KPI & Funnel Analysis, Conversion Optimization, Go-to-Market Planning
Domain Expertise: iGaming Platforms, Payment Processing, PSP Platforms, Casino Aggregators, SaaS Platforms, AdTech
Technical: AWS, Jira, Confluence, Kibana, Google Analytics, SQL, Linux, GitHub, Figma, Cloudflare, Copilot, VS Code, Postman
Domain Expertise: iGaming Platforms, Payment Processing, PSP Platforms, Casino Aggregators, SaaS Platforms, AdTech
Technical: AWS, Jira, Confluence, Kibana, Google Analytics, SQL, Linux, GitHub, Figma, Cloudflare, Copilot, VS Code, Postman
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EZY Gaming — Product Manager Casino Platforms
(Jul. 2020 – Present)
- Product Manager for internally developed casino platform integrating payments, casino aggregators, sportsbook providers, gamification, CRM, antifraud, and operational tooling.
- Successfully launched 2 additional casino brands including go-to-market coordination and operational readiness.
- Reshaped the platform domain model to support faster onboarding and integration of multiple casino aggregators and third-party providers.
- Owned quarterly product roadmap, backlog prioritization, and business case evaluation.
PayU — Product Owner PSP Platform
(Mar. 2015 – Dec. 2019)
- Product Owner for PayU’s PSP platform serving 5 CEE markets.
- Managed product backlog and roadmap across 3 Scrum teams.
- Increased platform traffic and transaction volume by 20%+ YoY through payment flow optimization and funnel analysis.
- Led conversion and checkout optimization initiatives.
EveryMatrix — Product Owner / Project Manager
(Jan. 2013 – Mar. 2015)
- Led delivery of a next-generation data storage platform designed to unify communication between multiple EveryMatrix products.
- Contributed to redesigning the unified domain model for cross-product interoperability and scalability.
- Led development of reporting, invoicing, and reconciliation systems integrating multiple external vendors.
AdsWizz — Project Manager & Presales Manager
(May 2010 – Jan. 2013)
- Managed delivery of integration projects for online audio and video advertising platforms used by global publishers and advertisers.
- Led technical presales activities, proof-of-concept validation, and enterprise client onboarding.
- Coached junior PMs and coordinated cross-functional delivery teams.
- Worked directly with international clients and participated in critical deployments, including onsite work in Denver, US.
GamMatrix at EveryMatrix — Project Manager
(2009 – 2010)
- Managed development and delivery of SaaS gaming platform features including integrations, payment processing, CMS, and player management.
- Launched first 3 customers for EveryMatrix platform consisting of casino, sports, and poker integrations and various payment methods
- Coordinated distributed teams across Norway, Latvia, Romania, and China.
- Acted as the main communication bridge between customers, developers, and management.
AdFactory88 / PartnerMatrix at BetBrain — Project Manager
(2007 – 2010)
- Managed development of dynamic advertising and affiliate platform later rebranded as PartnerMatrix.
- Worked on systems capable of sustaining over 2 billion hits/month with peaks above 3000 impressions/second.
- Built and coordinated distributed engineering teams across Romania and China.
- Presented the product internationally at major gambling industry conferences including ICE and CAC.
BetBrain.com — Marketing Coordinator & Sales Coordinator
(2005 – 2007)
- Managed partnerships, distribution solutions, XML feeds, SEO initiatives, and localized versions of the platform.
- Coordinated media deals, advertising campaigns, and commercial partnerships.
- Generated and analyzed traffic statistics and supported growth initiatives for betting products.
EDUCATION
National College Mihai Viteazul, Bucharest — Mathematics
Polytechnic University of Bucharest — Electronics & Telecommunications
Additional Training:
Polytechnic University of Bucharest — Electronics & Telecommunications
Additional Training:
- Fundamentals of Java Programming Language (Sun)
- HTML, CSS, Flash & ActionScript
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