Digital Publishing: It Gets Technical. And Global.
Summary
I was hired to be the PM for international Aplia projects. Aplia is an xml-based online homework tool. Quizzing and testing assignments are based on class textbooks, are randomized, and automatically graded.
Eventually, I undertook the production management of international MindTap courses, in addition to Aplia projects. MindTap is an online learning platform that contains a digital version of the class textbook, audio and video features, and various types of quizzing exercises.
Challenges
Learn basic XML skills to be able to edit my projects.
Simultaneously manage 15–20 projects monthly for stakeholders in the UK, Australia, Canada, and Singapore.
Learn spelling and usage localizations for each region to customize product for each country.
Organize and manage metadata and taxonomy integrity for thousands of digital assets.
Learn evolving rotation of MindTap apps and how to build content within them.
Outcomes
I became the office Aplia PM SME and my role was extended an additional six months after the office closed because I was one of two people who understood the ins and outs of the product.
Assisted PMs with the integration of Aplia content into their MindTaps when it became available as an app in the platform.
Fully got to transition and immerse in the digital world by managing 500+ projects and worked with a great group of people from around the world, including a stable of talented US-based contractors.
Primary Skills
XML
Jira
Collaborating globally
Asset Management
SOW & budget management