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Serbia

∙ Leading projects to launch new functionality from start to finish∙ Establishing and building processes for project launches∙ Analyzing the results of project launches∙ Collecting and developing business requirements, drawing up project documentation, assigning tasks to the development team, other teams, and external contractors∙ Organization and participation in the main processes of the development team (evaluation, planning, grooming, retro, etc.)∙ Preparing and conducting demos∙ Monitoring the fulfillment of deadlines by external contractors

Белград, Сербия

𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐖𝐒:- Fostered collaboration with business stakeholders to deeply understand product vision and customer needs- Conducted thorough budget planning and risk assessment to ensure project feasibility and cost-efficiency- Crafted and refined product features and objectives, leveraging user feedback and specific requirements- Adapted and revised the project roadmap in response to feedback and changing conditions, ensuring agility and relevance- Orchestrated product releases, including the management of alpha and beta testing phases to guarantee product quality and readiness- Coordinated user flow and executed marketing campaigns to enhance product visibility and user engagement- Led a diverse team of 20 specialists, including ML engineers, backend and frontend developers, MLOps engineers, designers, testers, and analysts, driving product development within budget and timelines- Managed sprint and product backlogs, prioritizing tasks to align with strategic goals and project milestones𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡:- Drove continuous improvement of team processes by utilizing Agile and Lean principles through inspiration, fostering relationships, and providing guidance- Provided mentorship to product owners and team leaders, actively participating in the product development journey to ensure smooth and effective progression- Collaborated closely with the designated departments, offering hands-on Agile coaching and guidance- Acted as an Agile coach for the entire department, taking on the role of Scrum Master for 5 teams- Facilitated a smooth transition to Agile thinking within teams, guiding them towards embracing Agile methodologies- Proactively identified team challenges and needs, empowering team members to proactively embrace and pursue

Paris, Île-De-France, France

- Collaborated with founders to plan and execute product development initiatives- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and user needs that inform product roadmap and feature prioritization- Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and quality assurance, to translate product requirements into detailed feature specifications and wireframes- Created and maintained product documentation, including user guides, and release notes to support internal teams and end-users- Product Launch and Go-to-Market Support- Monitored product performance metrics and user feedback post-launch to assess product adoption, and identify areas for improvement

Москва, Россия

𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫:- Identified and addressed workflow bottlenecks through comprehensive analysis, devised and implemented strategies for optimal workflow enhancements, and established work regulations- Facilitated efficient communication channels among four teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and information exchange- Managed backlog planning and prioritization to align with strategic goals and project requirements- Implemented swift solutions to emergent issues, maintaining project momentum and stability- Managed project budget conscientiously, conducted plan-vs-actual cost analysis, and made strategic decisions to preserve project profitabilityAs a direct outcome of these efforts, expanded the team from one to four, achieved a stable six-month backlog projection, and retained key team members, underlining significant growth and stability in the banking services domain.𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫:- Implemented Agile adoption across multiple product teams, providing coaching and mentorship to streamline and enhance workflows- Played a key role in refining operational procedures to boost efficiency and deliver value, ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality product delivery- Facilitated the understanding and implementation of Agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban, across teams- Supported Product Owners in critical tasks such as backlog prioritization, monthly planning, and effective stakeholder communication- Acted as a catalyst for continuous improvement within tech teams, encouraging regular dialogue and strategic development- Collaborated with the Agile Coach to standardize and optimize Agile practices, metrics, and strategies, contributing to the department’s overall Agile maturity- Resolved conflicts within and between teams, fostered a culture of open communication, and guided team member development to optimize team dynamics

Москва, Россия

- Directed four high-stakes projects for a leading diamond mining company, managing a cross-functional team of up to 25 professionals from conception to integration and testing phases- Rapidly assimilated new system functionalities and methodologies, earning client trust and successfully concluding a two-year retail project within a mere two weeks- Spearheaded the development of a universal e-commerce solution for online stores, from initial concept approval with senior management to overseeing business requirement documentation and software development

Moscow

- Led and successfully delivered five projects across various sectors, including oil production, banking, insurance, media, and pension funds, from initiation to support phase- Overcame challenges in previously problematic projects to achieve budget profitability- Developed and maintained essential project documentation, facilitating clear communication and project tracking- Established and maintained strong client relationships throughout all project phases, effectively managing negotiations, requirement gathering, and stage planning

Tampere Area, Finland

- Created the overall model of the process of implementation of blockchain technology to telecommunications- Presented the business part of the process- Analyzed of the existing models and principles

Moscow

- Managed CRM module implementation for the museum's loyalty program, including team communication, task monitoring, requirement identification, work stage planning and acceptance, and user testing- Oversaw collaborations with media guide platforms (izi.TRAVEL, Artefact, Smartify), involving resource and deadline planning, recording studio coordination, content manager task assignment, product testing, and report preparation- Led the "Online Academy" project, focusing on resource and schedule planning, overseeing video production, and managing the Edx platform deployment- Organized IT department events, handling documentation, vendor communication, event planning, preparation, and quality control

Moscow

- Developed the online ticket sales system's business process, improving sales and accessibility- Managed the museum's corporate portal on "1C Bitrix: Bitrix24," ensuring smooth operations- Researched potential online services for future implementation to enhance efficiency- Handled official correspondence and document management for organized communication- Created analytical reports for the CTO, aiding in strategic decision-making- Assisted in organizing meetings and events, ensuring smooth execution

Master'S Degree (With Honor), Big Data Systems, 8.91

Master'S Degree, Information Technologies, 4.8

Exchange program

Bachelor'S Degree (With Honor), Business Informatics, 8.48