Max Rogozhin Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, California, Us

At TulaCo, I led end-to-end delivery of over 15 diverse projects across Android, iOS, web platforms. These projects included a range of industries— such as video streaming, entertainment, mental health, eCommerce, fitness, fintech and education—and involved close collaboration with remote and on-site teams in Eastern Europe and the U.S.In this role, I applied agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to adapt to dynamic requirements, streamline development, and ensure on-time completion. I played a key part in the initial client engagement phase, contributing to proposals, MVP scoping, and contract negotiations. Once projects were underway, I managed scope, budgets, and risks while maintaining open communication channels with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams.My focus on translating broad business objectives into clear technical specifications helped ensure that products met both strategic goals and high-quality engineering standards. I monitored each initiative closely, making proactive adjustments to schedules, resources, and deliverables for optimal outcomes. Beyond project oversight, I also led operations for one of our development centers in Eastern Europe, guiding strategic direction, nurturing team growth, and reinforcing best practices to continually enhance performance and product quality.

Miami Beach, Fl, Us

Summary:Led the creation of a web portal for a funding company to automate the evaluation of small business loan submissions. Built from the ground up, the solution parses incoming applications, leverages an advanced processing pipeline and AI-driven categorization to deliver financial scorecards that guide managerial decision-making.Contributions & Achievements: • Managed the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through MVP release, aligning technical strategies with business objectives. • Guided a four-person remote team (frontend, backend, QA, and designer), ensuring smooth collaboration and effective communication. • Implemented a robust data processing pipeline, incorporating the OpenAI API to categorize and structure information for enhanced decision-making support. • Established agile workflows (Scrum) and QA processes, ensuring timely delivery and consistent product quality.Outcomes: • Successfully deployed the solution to production in just a few months, accelerating time-to-market. • Significantly improved management efficiency by automating and streamlining the loan assessment process, reducing manual effort. • Early performance indicators show encouraging results, setting a strong foundation for future scaling and enhancements.Tools & Technologies: • Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Slack, MS Teams, Postman, GitHub • Design & Prototyping: Figma • Tech Stack: Node.js, React.js, AWS • QA & Testing: Internal testing frameworks • Integrations: OpenAI API, Sendgrid, HeronData, DataMerch, Experian

Los Angeles, Us

Summary:Led the full development of a sales training platform based on real-world, roleplay-based scenarios. Built the product from the early concept stage through to a fully deployed SaaS solution, including web, iOS, and Android native apps backed by AWS infrastructure. Managed a global engineering team, integrated advanced AI features, and focused on building a secure, reliable user-friendly experience.Contributions & Achievements: • Managed the entire product lifecycle, ensuring that technical and product decisions are aligned with the business goals. • Built and led a 15-person remote engineering team, promoting clear communication and efficient collaboration. • Set up agile processes (Scrum) and an entire development ecosystem, and streamlined workflows to keep the project on track. • Implemented a comprehensive QA strategy with both manual and automated testing, improving platform stability and confidence in releases. • Integrated advanced AI capabilities (ChatGPT, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, facial recognition, natural voice) to enhance user engagement and learning experience. • Drove SOC 2 Type 2 compliance efforts over six months, reaching the audit phase (but not completed yet) and strengthening overall security and data protection measures.Outcomes: • Launched in 2020, the platform quickly gained traction with medium-to-large U.S. companies and secured over 10 enterprise clients. • Ongoing feature improvements and proven value led to more than $7 million in funding from investors and VCs.Tools & Technologies: • Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Atlassian Service Management, Slack, Zoom, Postman, Swagger • Design & Prototyping: Figma, Zeplin • QA & Testing: TestRail • Tech Stack: Kotlin, Swift, Node.js, React.js, AWS • Integrations: Twilio, SendGrid, Firebase, Google Analytics, Deepgram, ElevenLabs, ChatGPT/OpenAI API, Amazon Transcribe, New Relic, TeamCity

Summary:Collaborated with a team to improve the development workflow and accelerate progress on a small web-based platform for SMS marketing automation. The platform simplifies campaign management, improves targeting, and provides real-time metrics, ultimately driving more effective customer engagement strategies.Contributions & Achievements: • Assessed the existing development processes and introduced improvements to enhance efficiency and maintain a predictable schedule. • Refined the MVP scope, ensuring the platform focused on core features and delivered a clear value proposition to early customers. • Streamlined communication among engineers, designers, and stakeholders, promoting transparency and reducing delays. • Provided hands-on support in identifying and resolving technical issues, helping the team rapidly regain momentum.Outcomes: • Launched the platform into production by September, enabling the product to start onboarding clients and proving its market readiness. • Established a sustainable development pace, setting the stage for continuous updates, feature enhancements, and improved customer satisfaction.Tools & Technologies: • Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Swagger Slack, Zoom • Tech Stack: Node.js, React.js, AWS

Summary:Collaborated with an early-stage startup to refine their product vision and translate it into a fully interactive frontend prototype under tight deadlines. The product supports employees during challenging life events, offering estate planning and automated estate closures to reduce the administrative and emotional burdens following a family member’s death.Contributions & Achievements: • Partnered with the founder to clarify the product vision, ensuring all features and user flows aligned with the startup’s core mission. • Led a focused team (one frontend engineer and a designer) to build a clickable prototype that highlighted the platform’s capabilities and value proposition. • Managed a rapid, iterative design and development process, delivering a demo-ready prototype on an aggressive timeline for a Y Combinator application. • Established a streamlined workflow and feedback loop, ensuring the prototype accurately reflected user needs and showcased a seamless user experience.Outcomes: • The final prototype successfully demonstrated the platform’s potential and was instrumental in the startup’s acceptance into Y Combinator. • Provided a solid foundation for future development, validating core user flows and informing the product roadmap as the company prepared for growth.Tools & Technologies: • Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, GitHub • Design & Prototyping: Figma (for interactive prototypes) • Tech Stack (Prototype): React.js (frontend) • Additional Integrations: Planned APIs and third-party services for future estate management functionalities

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Summary: • Developed and launched a fitness platform for gyms and fitness centerss. • Built a web-portal application for training programs and management. • Created a native Android TV app that allowed gyms to easily stream workout sessions.Contributions & Achievements: • Led the full development lifecycle for both the web and Android TV apps, ensuring a clear vision and smooth execution from concept to launch. • Worked closely with the Product Manager and stakeholders to refine features, improve UI/UX, and align business logic with user needs and operational goals. • Managed a cross-functional team of five - including Android, backend, frontend, QA engineers, and a designer - fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality results. • Implemented Scrum practices to streamline development, increase team productivity, and ensure on-time delivery of all milestones. • Established robust QA processes to maintain product stability, performance, and user satisfaction.Outcomes: • Successfully launched the platform, securing over 50 clients, including major gym networks, shortly after release. • Strengthened the company’s market position and set the stage for future partnerships and product expansions. Tools & Technologies: • Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Slack, Postman • Design & Prototyping: Adobe XD • QA & Testing: Internal testing frameworks • Tech Stack: Kotlin, Node.js, React.js, AWS • Integrations: Firebase, TeamCity

Summary: • Led the creation and launch of a live streaming platform for musicians, enabling them to host, schedule, and manage real-time performances for fans. • Streamlined the MVP scope to reduce time-to-market without compromising on core features. • Oversaw the development of a web application, a native iOS app, and a multi-platform Android app.Contributions & Achievements: • Directed the entire development lifecycle, from concept through launch and post-launch support, for all platforms (web, iOS, and Android). • Collaborated with the startup owner to refine UI/UX, introduce new features, and optimize business logic, improving user engagement and operational efficiency. • Led a cross-functional team of four (iOS, Android, QA, and full-stack engineers), cultivating a collaborative, high-performance environment. • Implemented Scrum methodologies to streamline workflows, increase agility, and ensure timely delivery of each milestone. • Established QA processes to maintain top-quality performance and reliability.Outcomes: • Successfully launched the platform, gaining over 2,000 users and more than 15 active musicians shortly after release. • Created a dedicated space for live musical performances and fan interactions, enhancing user experience and fostering community engagement.Tools & Technologies: • Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Slack, Postman • Design & Prototyping: Figma • QA & Testing: Internal testing framework • Tech Stack: Swift, Flutter, Node.js, React.js, AWS • Integrations: Firebase, TeamCity, Zoom, Stripe, Agora.io

Santa Monica, California, Us

Summary: • Developed and launched a web application in the mental health space, connecting patients with qualified therapists. • Integrated a custom matching algorithm to align patients with the right therapists based on individual needs, preferences, and specialties. • Emphasized user-centric design to ensure ease of use, privacy, and accessibility, broadening support for a diverse range of users.Contributions & Achievements: • Led the full development lifecycle from concept through MVP launch, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills. • Collaborated with the startup owner, designer, and stakeholders to refine the UI/UX and optimize business logic, ensuring a compelling and efficient user experience. • Managed a team of six specialists—including FE, BE, QA, and full-stack engineers—fostering a collaborative, productive environment. • Implemented and managed Scrum methodologies, enhancing development workflows, increasing team agility, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. • Established QA processes that upheld high standards of product quality and performance.Outcomes: • Successfully released the MVP, gaining initial market traction and validating the product’s core concept. • Facilitated a smooth handover of the web application to the internal team, ensuring continuity and scalability for future growth.Tools & Technologies: • Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Slack, Postman • Design & Prototyping: Figma • QA & Testing: Internal testing framework • Tech Stack: Node.js, React.js, AWS • Integrations: Firebase, TeamCity, Stripe, Calendly

Santa Monica, California, Us

Key Deliverables: • Developed a native iOS application serving as a personalized news and article aggregator, tailoring content to individual user interests. • Implemented an intelligent curation algorithm that selected articles based on personal reading habits, increasing engagement and user satisfaction. • Integrated an in-app chat feature, allowing users to discuss and share articles, fostering community interaction and enhancing the overall user experience.

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Key Deliverables: • Developed a native iOS application for professional photographers, enabling seamless integration with digital cameras and automatic syncing of event photos to cloud storage. This streamlined workflow increased efficiency and allowed for instant, on-site photo delivery at events like parties, conventions, and weddings. • Implemented a proximity-based feature to detect nearby app users, enabling rapid, location-aware photo sharing. • Created a web application to display a live event photo stream, accessible via a unique link, making it simple for guests to view and download their event photos.

Key Deliverables: • Expanded the internal development team by adding five engineers from TulaCo, increasing operational capacity and expertise. • Built multiple supporting side projects that complemented the core global exchange platform for buying and selling virtual game assets. • Integrated the platform with the Steam API, broadening the platform’s reach and improving accessibility for a worldwide user base.

Redondo Beach, California, Us

Key Deliverables: • Built a cross-platform mobile application (iOS and Android) to help students organize their daily campus routines. • Integrated features for managing class schedules, study groups, extracurricular activities, social events, and personal tasks, improving time management and productivity. • Implemented push notifications for schedule updates, including changes like class cancellations or rescheduling. • Enabled users to share their schedules and coordinate group activities or study sessions with peers, fostering collaboration and community.

San Antonio, Texas, Us

Key Deliverables: • Developed a branded Android application for a major brewery, enhancing marketing efforts and customer engagement. • Created a user-friendly map interface to showcase company-organized contests and events, making it easy for users to discover and participate. • Integrated real-time updates, ensuring users stay informed about nearby opportunities as they arise. • Implemented RSVP and sharing features, expanding the app’s reach and increasing brand visibility through user-driven promotion.

Key Deliverables: • Contributed to the Android development of an app that lets users reenact scenes from their favorite movies with friends. • Built a diverse library of scenes from popular films, offering a broad selection to suit different tastes. • Added functionality for users to record and share their performances on social media, boosting engagement and app visibility. • Ensured smooth audio and video synchronization for a realistic, immersive role-playing experience.

Civil Issues Reporting App: • Developed a user-friendly mobile application enabling citizens to report urban infrastructure and maintenance issues (e.g., waste mismanagement, road damages, fallen trees). • Integrated a feature for users to attach images or videos, helping authorities accurately assess and address each reported problem. • Implemented a robust backend for tracking complaints and ensuring prompt responses from the relevant government office.Public Transport App: • Created an application offering comprehensive information on citywide public transport, including routes, stops, schedules, and real-time updates. • Added a navigation feature using public transit data to guide users efficiently to their destinations. • Enabled users to save frequently used routes for easy future access. • Ensured up-to-the-minute information to keep users informed and improve their overall commuting experience.

Key Deliverables: • Developed more than eight mobile applications spanning promotional, entertainment, educational, and finance domains. • Wrote maintainable, high-quality code in Java and Objective-C, adhering to industry standards and best practices. • Frequently took the lead in small, cross-functional teams of up to five members—collaborating with backend/frontend developers, QA engineers, and UI/UX designers. • Contributed as a contractor to several government IT initiatives, creating social support and public transport navigation apps that met critical community needs. • Enhanced user experiences by following established design guidelines and patterns, resulting in intuitive and engaging mobile interfaces.

Moscow, Ru

Key Deliverables: • Contributed to the development of an Android application that encourages users to walk and explore hidden city landmarks. • Wrote and debugged code to ensure reliable performance across a range of Android devices, maintaining a smooth and engaging user experience.