Sviatoslav Cherkaskyi Email & Phone Number

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

As a Product Manager/Business Analyst, I orchestrated the development of the stock trading platform ecosystem, harmonizing a complex network of back-end microservices and the front-end interface and integrating over 50 third-party services across multiple environments.My approach involved synchronizing platform development with market demands and establishing a strategic framework for aligning business goals with feature development to ensure prioritization and maximize value. This included conducting market research and user interviews to validate feature demand and clarity. Additionally, I spearheaded the analysis and optimization of feature effectiveness and UI engagement.I coordinated the efforts of the development, design, DevOps, and QA teams, focusing on efficiently delivering maximum product value.Key Achievements:+ Successfully met business objectives with continuous growth in user retention.+ Achieved a 3x enhancement in platform performance, marking a significant leap in user satisfaction.+ Elevated the quality of releases substantially, setting new standards for product excellence.+ Led the comprehensive design, development, and launch of a new mobile application for the trading platform, which markedly improved user engagement and accessibility.+ Developed a comprehensive internal documentation system, standardizing feature documentation and interconnections, enriching ecosystem understanding and team collaboration.

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

As a Product Manager/Business Analyst, I orchestrated the development of the stock trading platform ecosystem, harmonizing a complex network of back-end microservices and the front-end interface and integrating over 50 third-party services across multiple environments.My approach involved synchronizing platform development with market demands and establishing a strategic framework for aligning business goals with feature development to ensure prioritization and maximize value. This included conducting market research and user interviews to validate feature demand and clarity. Additionally, I spearheaded the analysis and optimization of feature effectiveness and UI engagement.I coordinated the efforts of the development, design, DevOps, and QA teams, focusing on efficiently delivering maximum product value.Key Achievements:+ Successfully met business objectives with continuous growth in user retention.+ Achieved a 3x enhancement in platform performance, marking a significant leap in user satisfaction.+ Elevated the quality of releases substantially, setting new standards for product excellence.+ Led the comprehensive design, development, and launch of a new mobile application for the trading platform, which markedly improved user engagement and accessibility.+ Developed a comprehensive internal documentation system, standardizing feature documentation and interconnections, enriching ecosystem understanding and team collaboration.

Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine

I was responsible for several amazing projects:WorldRemit: WorldRemit.com provides international money transfer and remittance services in 130 countries and 70 currencies. I led the coordination, design, development, and successful launch of a Production-like Environment featuring a streaming server architecture with a real-time data replication stream. This included overseeing the migration of microservices and databases from Azure to AWS. I managed and aligned the efforts of 24 teams, focusing on identifying, planning, and synchronizing business objectives with technical tasks.makedeal.io: I played a pivotal role in developing a data-driven recruitment platform that streamlines hiring through an integrated Applicant Tracking System (ATS), analytics, and enhanced teamwork features.My responsibilities included overseeing the project lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions. I led cross-functional teams, facilitated stakeholder communications, and managed resource allocation. I conducted market research to guide product development, ensuring the platform met the evolving needs of the recruitment industry.

Kyiv City, Ukraine

During this period, I focused on partnering with private clients on their internal projects across various domains. I consulted to understand their business and IT processes, developing tailored 360-degree product concepts. I assembled cross-functional development teams, produced project documentation, and guided these teams from inception to product launch and beyond. Totally I ran 7 projects. Key of them:Cloud-Clout: An app for secure storing of any files in public cloud services by encrypting and fragmenting files across multiple clouds like Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, and Yandex Disk. Users upload files to Cloud-Clout, which then encrypts (AES-256 and RSA) and distributes pieces across connected cloud storages. Only the user has access to these files, with Cloud-Clout storing just a map of where each fragment is located. SAVO ERP: An integrated ERP+CRM system, was custom-built to streamline all operations of a construction company. This comprehensive solution facilitates seamless management across sales, inventory, warehouse operations, and financial flows. Designed and developed from scratch.

Ukraine

At AMgrade GmbH, a software outsourcing company boasting 100 engineers, I played a pivotal role in pre-sale workshops with potential clients, requirements engineering, and overseeing project manager activities. The discovery phases were conducted at customer locations across the EU, mainly in Germany and Switzerland. Key achievements include: Over this period, more than 50 contracts were signed and completed.Establishing the project managers office from scratch;Ensuring project acquisition, contract signing, and project documentation preparation;Implementing standards for project management, business analysis, and account management;Managing client expectations, which facilitated smooth project deliveries.

Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine

I have been actively engaged in offering comprehensive consultations on business development and addressing complex economic issues.My work involves sophisticated modeling of international economic processes, alongside advanced forecasting of macroeconomic indicators for various national economies. In the realm of financial analysis, I have delved into detailed microeconomic analysis of companies, benchmarking their performance against industry standards and indices.I have expertise in predicting market trends in the commodities sector, as well as analyzing the monetary policies of major economic powers such as the US, EU, and other developed nations. My role necessitates a deep understanding of economic dynamics and financial markets, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning for business growth and sustainability.

The Certified Scrum Product Owner® (Cspo®)

The Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) demonstrates knowledge and ability to maximize the value of a product.

Master'S Degree, International Business

Activities and Societies: Foreign Exchange & Stock Market Analysis TeamDissertation titled «Forecasting the foreign-exchange rates.