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Moscsow

 Overall management of IT delivery teams consisting of analysts, developers, testers, IT engineers (120+ employees, 50+ vendor specialists as team extension) Resource management for IT projects Vendor management Ensured target development speed and quality Optimized business analysis and system analysis, development, testing processes Ensured quick analysis and fixing of production incidents (3rd line support)Key achievements: decreased IT system downtimes 3… Show more  Overall management of IT delivery teams consisting of analysts, developers, testers, IT engineers (120+ employees, 50+ vendor specialists as team extension) Resource management for IT projects Vendor management Ensured target development speed and quality Optimized business analysis and system analysis, development, testing processes Ensured quick analysis and fixing of production incidents (3rd line support)Key achievements: decreased IT system downtimes 3 times as compared to Aug-Sept’17, centralized business analysis function, implemented integration releases to stabilize IT solutions, enhanced testing function through implementation of integration, end-to-end, regression tests with focus on auto tests, together with HR increased hiring speed 3-4 times, implemented resource planning for project initiatives and operational activities Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

 Mobilization of a team of IT project managers Implementation of cross-group IT projects includingo Implementation of Risk Management System for derivative instruments based on Numerix solutiono Automation of Treasury funding processes based on Kondor+o Implementation of Solution for Distance Banking for corporate clients based on iSimple IT platform Assessment of existing project management practices, identifying key limitations and corrective actions Annual project… Show more  Mobilization of a team of IT project managers Implementation of cross-group IT projects includingo Implementation of Risk Management System for derivative instruments based on Numerix solutiono Automation of Treasury funding processes based on Kondor+o Implementation of Solution for Distance Banking for corporate clients based on iSimple IT platform Assessment of existing project management practices, identifying key limitations and corrective actions Annual project planning cycle Planning and implementation of IT Transformation (portfolio of IT projects and programs focused on implementation of business and IT strategy)Key achievements: mobilized team of IT managers, cross-group project are implemented in time with minimal deviations (rolled out Numerix. Kondor+ funding solution, solution for distance banking), implemented reporting for the whole IT projects portfolio Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

Setup of offshore Software Delivery Center (SDC) (100+ IT specialists) for one of the key Russian retail bank: - Setup customized interview factory to ensure stable hiring of 10+ IT specialists per month - Ensured efficient hiring process (profiles definition, balancing demand and supply sides via creation of balanced hiring plan) - Coordinated selection and renovation of an office dedicated for SDC team - Setup delivery reporting to the Client - Revised business case… Show more Setup of offshore Software Delivery Center (SDC) (100+ IT specialists) for one of the key Russian retail bank: - Setup customized interview factory to ensure stable hiring of 10+ IT specialists per month - Ensured efficient hiring process (profiles definition, balancing demand and supply sides via creation of balanced hiring plan) - Coordinated selection and renovation of an office dedicated for SDC team - Setup delivery reporting to the Client - Revised business case, maintained target profitability level - Managed contracts and payments collectionKey achievements: SDC reached size of 110+ specialists in 12 months Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

10.2012 – 02.2015 Sberbank, RussiaImplementation of Integrated Risk Management System based on SAS platform (economic capital calculation for credit, market, operational, real estate and other risks; economic capital aggregation; RWA calculation; stress testing)05.2011 – 08.2012 Sberbank, RussiaAutomation of back and middle office processes with Business Processes Management solution by Pega Systems. 10+ vendors, 100+ persons involved into implementation02.2010 –… Show more 10.2012 – 02.2015 Sberbank, RussiaImplementation of Integrated Risk Management System based on SAS platform (economic capital calculation for credit, market, operational, real estate and other risks; economic capital aggregation; RWA calculation; stress testing)05.2011 – 08.2012 Sberbank, RussiaAutomation of back and middle office processes with Business Processes Management solution by Pega Systems. 10+ vendors, 100+ persons involved into implementation02.2010 – 02.2011 Broker Credit Service (BCS)Implementation of Personal Financial Planning solution and integrated Front-End (Banking, CRM, Call Center), Analysis Stage06.2009 – 12.2009 Third Rome – Odyssey Asset Management System ImplementationImplementation of basic functionality of the portfolio management system (Odyssey Asset Management System): portfolio composition, order management, client reports generation and integration with market data provider (Reuters).12.2005 – 12.2009 Renaissance Investment Management – Odyssey Asset Management System ImplementationImplementation of a new front-office platform for asset management to support complexity of the business and growing volume of operations. Implementation included integration with in-house developed back-office system, which was done via TIBCO EAI solution. 12.2004 – 06.2005 Credit Consolidation Agency, RussiaParticipated in the collections management system implementation. Formalized credit collection processes, determined business requirements for collections management system (workflow, reporting, user interface), led testing of the system.11.2002 – 11.2004 Leading Russian retail bankTook part in Core Banking System implementation project. Defined business requirements and led testing of the payment modules (payment through ATMs, standing orders, tax withholding) Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

Participated in system integration projects as MS VC++ developer

Ms In Economics, Economics

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