Driving Product Strategy and Execution to Deliver Measurable Impact.
Experienced in launching MVPs, driving cost efficiencies, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric products.
About
My journey into Product Management began with a love for solving complex problems and a drive to bridge the gap between technical teams and end-users. From analyzing user needs to leading cross-functional teams, I thrive on turning ideas into impactful solutions.
Another fact about me is that I am bilingual and I made this website bilingual too. You can switch to the Russian version at anytime.
Experience
Senior Project Manager (Acting with Product Management Focus)
Challenge: The previously utilized Change Management Tool was significantly outdated, hindering organizational performance and user satisfaction.
Solution: Spearheaded a cross-functional team to rejuvenate the tool, meticulously integrating enduring user requests and achieving a remarkable 20% reduction in response times.
Result: Successfully delivered a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ahead of the projected timeline, resulting in an enhancement in user engagement by 15%.
Nov 2021 - Present
Senior Business Analyst
Challenge:
Faced operational bottlenecks and conflicting priorities between Security and Operations over access control models for the admin panel, with SOC1 and SOC2 certification requirements at stake.
Solution:
Conducted thorough research into RBAC and PBAC, including user needs and compliance standards, and presented a strategic recommendation to the CEO. Collaborated with Operations and Security teams to ensure the solution aligned with the company’s market differentiator of security and compliance.
Result:
Championed the adoption of a hierarchical RBAC model, which streamlined role-based permissions without hindering business flexibility and supported our SOC1 and SOC2 certification efforts.
Nov 2020 - Sep 2021
Community Consultant
Challenge:
Streamlining the application process for the FairFares Program while ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards and addressing inefficiencies in the user experience.
Solution:
Conducted an in-depth analysis of the application system to identify bottlenecks and user pain points. Collaborated with development teams to implement process improvements, enhance system usability, and ensure robust safeguards for applicant data.
Result:
Delivered a streamlined application workflow that reduced processing time by 25% and improved the applicant experience while meeting strict confidentiality and compliance standards.
Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
Jr. Business Analyst
Challenge:
Stakeholders frequently submitted vague or conflicting business requirements, leading to development delays and mismatched product features. There was no clear process to prioritize or refine incoming requests.
Solution:
Designed and implemented a structured requirement intake and refinement process. Facilitated workshops to align stakeholders on priorities and ensure clarity in user stories. Created a dynamic backlog to track progress, highlight dependencies, and resolve conflicts before development began.
Result:
Reduced development delays by 25% and delivered three high-priority product features ahead of schedule. Improved stakeholder satisfaction scores by 20% through transparent communication and faster delivery of key features.
Jan 2016 - Nov 2019
Education
CUNY Graduate Center
Bachelor of Arts in International Business Law and Russian | French Translation
Aug 2014 - Jan 2020
Certifications
PMP Certification | Project Management Institute
Nov 2023
May 2022
ScrumMaster Certification | Scrum Alliance
Agile Project Management | Google
October 2021
Project Execution: Running the Project | Google
October 2021
Project Planning: Putting It All Together | Google
September 2021
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project | Google
September 2021
Foundations of Project Management | Google
April 2021
White Belt Six Sigma | SixSigma.US
March 2019
Skills
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Product Strategy, MVP Definition, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Lean Six Sigma, User Research, Business Requirements Analysis, Market Analysis (SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces), Backlog Prioritization, Stakeholder Management, SDLC, UX Collaboration, Decentralized Exchanges, CryptoCurrency, HIPAA, GenAI, Product Management, Project Management, AWS S3, DevOps
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Jira, SmartSheets, Figma, Lucidchart, Miro, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite
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English, Russian, French, JQL, LaTeX
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— Marcus Aurelius