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I embarked on a mission to streamline the operations of various departments within the organization, many of which were either underdeveloped or facing critical challenges. Roles and Responsibilities: Restructured the Software Development Methodology, transitioning it to a Kanban framework infused with Scrum elements. Pioneered the development of comprehensive hiring, staffing, and onboarding processes, seamlessly integrating them into the company’s operational workflow, all while implementing robust evaluation mechanisms. Orchestrated the harmonization of regulations between business feature owners and project teams. Diligently monitored the advancement of project features against established baselines, all while forecasting deadlines with a vigilant eye on potential risks. Spearheaded the optimization of support and QA departments through the integration of SLA Level 2 protocols. Strived to optimize team dynamics by fostering motivation and empowerment, thereby aligning the teams’ efforts with the overarching objectives.

From the outset, I became a part of the team and simultaneously orchestrated the formation of multiple development teams and operational personnel. Within a span of two months, these teams began consistently delivering incremental updates across various products, diligently following roadmaps devised by the team and harmonized with product owners. Roles and Responsibilities: Initiated new project development efforts. Executed project management tasks, including scope definition and planning. Led product backlog refinement, release planning, and estimation processes. Maintained active engagement with clients to address both technical and business inquiries. Engineered streamlined processes to facilitate coordination within the distributed team. Conducted risk analysis and management, alongside retrospective evaluations. Managed people and resources, conducting performance assessments and fostering team leadership. Presented project demos to clients and provided weekly progress reports. Facilitate nearshore staffing, onboarding, and comprehensive support for new team members. Vigilantly monitor the progression against established project and increment plans, swiftly addressing any deviations. Employed best practices to enhance overall productivity and quality across product owners and teams.

Team: A comprehensive team of 40 individuals was strategically positioned across different locations (Dev, Web, QA, Auto QA, Project Management) I executed the implementation of a diverse program encompassing numerous projects. This involved establishing an office in Saint Petersburg and assembling proficient teams dedicated to4 managing customer inquiries. This venture spanned 8 months, during which I engaged in extensive business travel. A significant portion of my focus was devoted to negotiations with product owners regarding timelines and costs, as well as guiding and adapting newly-formed teams. Roles and Responsibilities: Managed the complete cycle of hiring, staffing, onboarding, and providing support for new teamsOrchestrated the establishment of a new office in Saint Petersburg, arranging accommodations and facilitating smooth adaptation for client-side interactions Engaged in pre-sales activities, including the preparation of proposals for potential account opportunities Monitored and controlled clients’ receivables, overseeing the signing of appendices for supplementary projects, and engaging in price and timeline negotiations Effectively liaised with various client subcontractors to minimize internal team dependencies Ensured efficient and timely communication between team project managers and client product owners Vigilantly monitored financial and technical progress against established project plans and increment plans across the entire account Additionally, monitored progress against project plans and increments for a specific account Provided constant coaching, support, and improvement initiatives for teams and project managers to align with company objectives Skillfully managed risks and issues, collaboratively seeking efficient solutions with team project managers Identified avenues for continuous enhancement in communication and processes, working closely with clients and teams to deliver tangible improvements

Team Composition: Team Size: 33 people consolidated at a single location (21 Developers, 4 Web Specialists, 3 QA Testers, 2 Project Managers)5 Upon assuming the role of a project manager, I embarked on the task of establishing processes from the ground up. The company lacked a manager, necessitating the inception of organized procedures. Additionally, I undertook the responsibility of structuring processes within account management. Roles and Responsibilities: Orchestrated the creation of sales pipelines and seamlessly integrated a CRM system into the company’s workflow. Engaged in pre-sales activities, developed proposals for prospective clients, negotiated terms, and finalized contracts. Skillfully managed negotiations and facilitated efficient management of client receivables. Instituted streamlined recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes. Implemented the financial and legal framework of the company, effectively managing financial and managerial accounting. Successfully operated the company within established budgets and numerical parameters. Monitored project progress in accordance with baseline project plans and increment plans. Led negotiations with clients concerning project risks, milestones, and contractual terms. Motivated and empowered teams to achieve their objectives. Identified avenues for continuous improvement and collaborated with clients and teams to realize these enhancements. Managed staffing, facilitated onboarding processes, and provided ongoing support for new team members.

Team Composition: A team of 16 individuals was distributed across two locations (Vietnam: 5 Developers, 1 QA tester; Belarus: 8 Developers, 2 QA testers) I commenced by assembling a developer team from Vietnam, subsequently integrating a team from Belarus. My leadership contributed to the team’s evolution into an autonomous department. My responsibilities encompassed client acquisition, contract negotiation, project delivery orchestration, and overseeing receivables management. The scope also extended to personnel6 recruitment and management. Leveraging the client’s infrastructure was a common practice for product implementation. Our project execution adhered to an Agile methodology, combining Scrum and Kanban approaches. Roles and Responsibilities: Initiated new project development efforts. Executed project management tasks, including scope definition and planning. Led product backlog refinement, release planning, and estimation processes. Maintained active engagement with clients to address both technical and business inquiries. Engineered streamlined processes to facilitate coordination within the distributed team. Conducted risk analysis and management, alongside retrospective evaluations. Managed people and resources, conducting performance assessments and fostering team leadership. Presented project demos to clients and provided weekly progress reports. Offered production support and managed billing processes. Explored new opportunities and projects within the existing client account. Cultivated close collaboration with client leadership. Undertook pre-sales activities, developing proposals for potential clients, engaging in negotiations, and finalizing contracts. Ensured effective management of client receivables.

Team Composition: 14 (9 Developers , 3 QA Testers, 1 Team Lead / Project Manager) I became a member of a skilled group of C/C++ developers engaged in the development of the CA eHealth network management system (NMS). Over my tenure at the company, I undertook the challenge of supporting the Remote Polling Application and crafting User Interfaces for various eHealth Modules. My work predominantly took place within a team of 9 developers, where I assumed responsibility for the Remote Poller product and liaised with remote clients primarily situated in the USA. Roles and Responsibilities: Facilitated technical negotiations and meetings with support teams. Generated daily and weekly reports, participated in weekly status meetings, and conducted stakeholder demos.8 Implemented enhancements to user interfaces, aiming to elevate the user experience and improve eHealth modules. Created and updated documentation for UI modules, along with update documentation for merged increments. Conducted performance analysis and engaged in code refactoring across different operating systems for the primary product. Designed and implemented a UI framework for managing caching (utilizing Java Servlets, JavaScript, XSLT/XML)