Experience

Zorachka Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager & HomeKit Product Owner

  • May 2020 - Present

  Integration project: Homam HomeKit acknowledged by 9to5 Mac;Marketing project: Red Dot competition.R&D Project: Emergency system integration/ Enterprise camera/ Video Streaming Platform.My responsibilities:- Conducted IoT market and competitors research to identify trends, gaps, needs (Amazon, Google, Apple);- Defined and executed unique product integration plan (2in1 IoT device);- Created and maintained the product backlog, the product roadmap, planed and prioritized work for each sprint and participated in sprint reviews;- Owned product integration, package artwork development, accessory certification processes by managing cross-functional teams (engineers, designers, QAs, legal);- Managed the product lifecycle from start to finish, including product updates, exception requests, feature enhancements, placement on Apple public pages and end-of-life planning;- Established B2B relations with MFi Apple team and entered company to the MFi program, administered company and product profile on the MFi Portal;- Led business and contracts negotiations with Apple team, authorized manufacturers, suppliers and certification agencies to ensure the best terms and conditions for the company;- Defined and gathered, traced product requirements based on HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specifications, Network Access Declarations, MFi Identity Guidelines;- Developed test plans based on HomeKit Certification Assistant, HomeKit Accessory Testers, Certification Test Cases and conducted self-certification to ensure that device meets business requirements and is free of errors;- Provided market insights and developed marketing materials, including proposals, presentations, etc.; - Identified new business opportunities and developed strategies to expand the organization's reach and profitability;- Assisted with technical support and customer feedback processing to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement. Show less

• Lead Business Analyst & Head of Certification

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Legal project: Overall company and product certification for USA and Canada marketsDesign project: Package and documentation for Homam camera;Hardware project: Homam R-VR - ToF home camera;R&D projects: Smart Lock / Outdoor camera / Power SuppliesMy responsibilities:• Established the certification department and led overall certification process;• Participated in the hiring and training process;• Conducted market research among certification agencies to evaluate the competitive landscape, certification scope, price limits and legal gaps;• Developed and maintained the products certification roadmap, which includes 20+ certificates for multiple markets;• Defined and gathered certification requirements based on public legal policies and specifications;• Managed cross-functional and international remote teams simultaneously affected by the certification process (logistics, legal, engineers, qa, support);• Managed financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reports, to ensure that company operates within budget;• Conducted B2B relations with 10+ agencies including Wi-Fi Alliance, BT SIG and others; • Successfully entered company to the USA/Canada markets and administered its legal profile in numerous agencies (FCC, ISED, others);• Negotiated contracts with ATLs to ensure the best prices, terms and conditions for the company; Show less

• Business Analyst & Project Manager ( Software and Hardware )

  • Jun 2018 - May 2020

  Hardware project: Homam - premium home camera with the Red Dot Design Award;Software project: Homam App for iOS and Android;R&D project: LTE Camera.My responsibilities:• Completed discovery phase (competitors, manufacturers research & analysis, hardware R&D);• Conducted interviews, workshops, and surveys with stakeholders/experts from related departments and analyzed existing documentation and data;• Gathered and processed business and technical requirements from stakeholders;• Composed technical documentations including Vision and Scope, SRS / HRS; • Described business processes, acceptance criterias and user scenario by User Stories, Use Cases, UML/BPMN diagrams; • Launched risk management process by identifying and mitigating risks to the organization.• Arranged negotiations with manufacturers and samples procurement;• Managed interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth project execution;• Successfully managed a cross-functional remote team. Show less



International House World Organisation

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Central Office Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Ensured the full functioning of the central office, which assumes: account management, data base administration, client's support, foreign teachers assistance, visit control of students and staff, payments control, office service and supply, time sheets submission and review, public complaints and appeals handling, security and administrative records maintenance. In addition to the central office management launched the business development process which assumes company promotion activities, negotiations with internal and external clients, participation in the exhibitions and conferences. Took an active part in preparation and holding activities of the 1st and 2nd International Conferences for English Teacher and in cooperation with the British Embassy launched the promotion processes of the International House Minsk at the 24th and 25th Minsk International Book Fairs. Show less



Council of Europe

• France
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peacebuilder Activist / Interpreter

  • 2010 - 2013