Samuel Kováč

Hi, my name is Samuel and I welcome you to my website. If you want to learn a little about me, my experiences and projects, you've come to the right place. 👋

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About Me

  • Age:25
  • Nationality:Slovakia
  • Place of operation:Bratislava
  • E-mail:samuel.kovac1@gmail.com
  • Phone Number:+421 918 294 974
  • Website:samuelkovac.sk

As a Product Manager, my professional focus is driven by a genuine interest in innovation, digital ecosystems, and practical efficiency. While my primary expertise lies in leading the development of content-driven products (such as large-scale web portals, blogs, and news platforms) I enjoy the challenge of navigating and optimizing various digital systems beyond traditional media CMS. I rely on an analytical and technical approach to quickly understand new platforms, identify areas for improvement, and help guide their strategic growth. In my role, which often overlaps with that of a Product Owner, I focus on comprehensive product management. This includes everything from frontend optimization to ensure a high-quality reader experience, to the design of custom editorial systems (CMS) and internal tool integration. I also stay mindful of the business side, focusing on resource optimization to ensure projects remain financially sustainable and viable.

In my daily practice, I have integrated Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Claude (CoWork), and Gemini into my workflow. These tools are essential for streamlining routine tasks and increasing overall productivity. Through prompt engineering, I am able to assist with rapid prototyping, basic coding, and visual concepts, which helps me better support technical and creative teams. While I do not consider myself a full-scale developer, AI has allowed me to bridge the gap between "hobby" coding and practical application. This enables me to independently build and deploy functional web solutions and prototypes that are used by tens of thousands of real visitors in production environments.

Most of my experience involves managing large-scale portals and blogs that monetize content through advertising (e.g., regiony.sk, openiazoch.sk, gurman.sk). Additionally, I have a background in B2C e-commerce projects and a broader interest in digital marketing, web analytics, SEO, performance campaigns, and maximizing revenue through programmatic advertising. Outside of managing complex projects, I stay active through running and cycling, and I closely follow trends in the cryptocurrency space.

In addition to my primary work, I also offer custom website creation with tailored designs. If you are looking for support in building a new web presence and would like to learn more about this area of my work, please click here.

What I Do?

AI & Prompt Engineering

In my daily practice, I have integrated Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Claude (CoWork), and Gemini into my workflow. These tools are essential for automating routine tasks, analyzing data, and accelerating the development cycle. Through precise prompt engineering, I aim to solve programming challenges agilely, create visual assets for UX/UI, and develop innovative AI-driven tools for internal editorial teams. This approach allows me to streamline the execution of product requirements and significantly increase overall productivity.

Web Analytics & Data-Driven Decisions

I prioritize informed decision-making backed by data. I am proficient in Google Analytics 4 and E-Gemius, focusing on detailed analysis of user behavior and traffic sources. To provide clarity for the team and stakeholders, I visualize these insights through custom-built reports in Looker Studio and Google Sheets, ensuring that our strategy is always aligned with real-world performance.

Programming & Technical Communication

I maintain a practical proficiency in HTML and CSS, with a growing focus on JavaScript and PHP. While I do not consider myself a full-scale developer, combining these skills with AI-assisted tools has allowed me to bridge the gap between "hobby" coding and practical application. This technical foundation enables me to communicate more effectively with engineering teams when developing complex portals and also allows me to independently build and deploy functional web solutions and prototypes that serve tens of thousands of visitors in production environments.

Programmatic Advertising & Marketing

My experience includes a strong background in programmatic and direct banner advertising from a publisher's perspective. I focus on inventory management and yield optimization strategies for large-scale portals to maximize revenue. Additionally, I have foundational experience in managing performance campaigns via Google Ads (Search & Display) from an advertiser's viewpoint, which gives me a well-rounded understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem.

Product & Project Management

I manage the end-to-end lifecycle of web products, from initial concept to deployment. My responsibilities include drafting technical specifications and coordinating tasks within development teams using tools like Trello and Slack. I focus on cross-departmental communication to ensure the product serves both the end-user (frontend) and the editorial team (CMS development). I also enjoy creating wireframes and UX/UI designs in Figma, working closely with editorial and sales departments to optimize content monetization.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

I oversee both on-page and off-page SEO, with a consistent focus on monitoring and improving Core Web Vitals to support sustainable organic growth for content-heavy websites. I conduct technical SEO audits using tools like Screaming Frog, manage Google Search Console, and work on optimizing the indexing of large-scale web architectures to ensure better search engine visibility.

WordPress & CMS Development

I have a solid understanding of the WordPress ecosystem, including setup, installation, and the customization of both premium and bespoke themes. I utilize page builders like Elementor to create functional and visually engaging websites. Additionally, I contribute to the development of custom CMS solutions specifically tailored to the needs of newsroom environments.

Testimonials

Clients

Pricing

Silver
$64 per month
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Gold
$128 per month
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Fun Facts

Happy Clients

578

Working Hours

4,780

Awards Won

15

Education and Experience

Work Experience

Zoznam, Ltd.
10/2021 – Present

Product manager

Zoznam.sk – more information about assigned products available here

Job responsibilities:
  • Responsibility for the status and direction of assigned products
  • Regular evaluation of product performance
  • Ongoing monitoring of product functionality
  • Reporting issues and ensuring their resolution
  • Setting priorities for product development and supervising their implementation
  • Collaboration and supervision of change implementation
  • Preparing and updating product documentation
  • Assisting with problem-solving
  • Analyzing web traffic and evaluating their impact on assigned products
  • On-page and off-page SEO optimization
  • Monitoring and evaluating website traffic trends, analyzing traffic sources, and proposing corrective measures when shortcomings are identified.
  • Creating analyses and reports based on assignments
  • Working with SEO and web analytics tools
  • Preparing advertising campaigns in systems such as Google AdWords, Etarget, Facebook Ads, and other advertising platforms according to specifications; launching, monitoring, evaluating, and improving their effectiveness.
Madviso Ltd.
06/2021 - 09/2021

Administrator and Project Manager for E-shop

Trenujeme.sk, Midasto.sk, Madviso.sk

Job responsibilities:
  • Customer support for the Trenujeme.sk e-shop and the Midasto e-shop system
  • Adding products and updating content
  • Responsibility for product selection and stocking
  • Ensuring high-quality customer service
  • Social media support for Trenujeme
  • Content creation for Midasto and Trenujeme
  • Editing articles, images, and video content
  • Generating reports and summaries
  • Preparing materials for accounting
  • Handling customer complaints
  • Product management and responsibility for stock
  • Order fulfillment
Tricks Production Ltd.
06/2019 - 03/2021

Assistant E-shop Administrator

Velocity.sk

Job responsibilities:
  • Administration of the Velocity.sk e-shop (bicycles and sports accessories)
  • Adding and updating website content
  • Editing products as needed
  • Creating and translating product and category descriptions
  • Updating prices based on supplier price lists
  • Entering keywords and meta descriptions
  • Basic editing of product images

Education

Digital University
10/2023 - 05/2024

Half-year certified program in Digital Marketing

Specialization: SEO
Digital University is an innovative educational project by the Digital Marketing Club, which has been professionally educating students, marketers, and entrepreneurs in the field of online marketing for over 10 years. More information about the program – here.
Secondary Vocational School of Electrical Engineering in Liptovský Hrádok
09/2016 - 06/2020

Field of Study: 2682 K – Computer Network Technician

Level of Education: Full Secondary Vocational Education with a School-Leaving Certificate and an Apprenticeship Certificate
Program Description: "Graduates of this program are prepared for technical roles in the design, manufacturing, and operation of low-voltage electronic systems, alongside the maintenance and assembly of computer hardware and networks. Within the design focus, they are trained to work with graphical software systems, program in C++, and develop websites and other internet applications. Graduates are also equipped to utilize database systems. Overall, the curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in computing technology, computer architecture, network implementation, and software development."

Certificates

Knowledge and Tools

Skills I have acquired through work and education, and the tools I use:

Preferred language models (LLM) and AI tools

Claude (Cowork)

90%

Gemini

80%

ChatGPT

70%

Stitch (withgoogle)

50%

Nano Banana

50%

Analytical & SEO Tools

Google Analytics 4

80%

Looker Studio

80%

E-gemius

80%

Google Search Console

80%

Google Sheets

80%

Google Tag Manager

80%

Meta Business Suite

50%

Google Ads

50%

Google AdSense

50%

Screaming Frog SEO spider

50%

Collabim

40%

Hotjar

20%

Programming Skills

HTML

80%

CSS

80%

MYSQL

20%

PHP

20%

JavaScript

20%

CMS & Theme Builders

WordPress & CMS Development

80%

Zoznam CMS

80%

Elementor

80%

OXYGEN Builder

60%

Joomla

40%

Other tools

Trello - task manager

80%

Slack - regular communication

80%

Figma - graphics

50%

Visual Studio Code

50%

Google app scripts

20%

Project Portfolio I Contribute To

Regióny.sk | regionálne spravodajstvo

Regióny.sk | Regional news

Zoznam.sk
oPeniazoch.sk | portál o osobných financiách

oPeniazoch.sk | Personal finance portal

Zoznam.sk
Gurmán.sk | Receptár ktorý máte vždy po ruke

Gurman.sk | Recipe book that you always have at hand

Zoznam.sk
Gamesite.sk | Váš herný svet!

Gamesite.sk | Your gaming world!

Zoznam.sk
CozyCafe.sk | Vaša denná dávka pohody!

CozyCafe.sk | Your daily dose of comfort!

Other
Plníelánu.sk | Nespomaľujte, žite svoj život naplno

Plnielanu.sk | Don't slow down, live your life to the fullest

Zoznam.sk
Hashtag.sk | Novinky a fresh články pre každého

Hashtag.sk | News and fresh articles for everyone

Zoznam.sk
MaxMMA.sk | MMA portál

MaxMMA.sk | MMA portal

Zoznam.sk
Hopšup.sk | Doprajte vašej obuvi druhý život

Hopsup.sk | Give your shoes a second life

Other
EcoAir.sk | Partner pre udržateľné stavebné riešenia

EcoAir.sk | Partner for sustainable building solutions

Other
Pemikas.com | Apartmány na Liptove

Pemikas.com | Apartments in Liptov

Other
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