
Dear Selection Committee at poltextLAB,
I am writing to express my enthusiastic interest in the IT Project Manager position at poltextLAB, as advertised on LinkedIn. With six years of experience managing software development and data science projects, specifically within academic and research environments, I am confident that my background in coordinating AI/ML and data infrastructure initiatives aligns perfectly with the goals of your laboratory.

Currently, I serve as an IT Project Coordinator at the Magyar Tudományos Akadémia (Centre for Social Sciences), where I manage four concurrent research IT projects. My role involves overseeing the development of custom data processing pipelines for political science research teams, a task that requires bridging the gap between complex research requirements and technical execution. I have a proven track record of facilitating international collaboration between researchers, developers, and vendors across multiple countries to ensure seamless project delivery.

My technical and methodological expertise includes:
* Methodological Excellence: I am a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with extensive experience in Agile, Scrum, and PRINCE2 methodologies. 
* Process Optimization: By implementing Jira and Confluence for project tracking, I successfully improved delivery times by 25% in my current role. 
* Technical Proficiency: I hold an MSc in IT Project Management and a BSc in Computer Science, providing me with a solid technical foundation. I possess basic knowledge of Python, R, and SQL, which allows me to effectively communicate with technical teams and understand the nuances of data-driven research tools. 
* Cloud Infrastructure: I recently led the migration of a legacy research database system to cloud infrastructure, completing the project two weeks ahead of schedule.  
Beyond my technical skills, I am experienced in stakeholder management and have successfully organized internal training sessions on agile methodologies for over 25 research staff members. I am a native Hungarian speaker and am fluent in English (C1), enabling me to operate effectively in both local and international contexts.

I am eager to bring my experience in academic IT coordination and my passion for data science projects to poltextLAB. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how my skills can contribute to your team's success.
Sincerely,
Márton László Kovács