Lead Robotics Engineer, Founder

• Apr 2023 - Present

- Fouded UkraineRobotics, a company that manufactures 3d printed STEM toy - Kulya, an open source hexapod robot; - Designed and patented Kulya. Unique spherical shape robot that expand into a hexapod for walk and collapses into sphere for roll - developed modular architecture implementing: servo control, inverse kinematics, gait control, gait modules such as Tripod Walk and Roll; - Desingned moduler 3d components that are all 3d printable, and optimized for easeassemble; - Produced 10 and sold 4 units of Kulya, and created community of aplha users who have access to 3d models and Python code; - Collaborated with other robotics enthusiasts, educators, and investors who share the pasiion for robotics. Show less

Delivery Director

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2023

- Led the delivery process of software development projects for various clients, ensuring high quality and timely outcomes - Implemented an end-to-end ERP system integrated with HR processes, improving efficiency and transparency - Introduced delivery standards and templates, structured delivery meetings, and moved from non-structured presentations and spreadsheets to real-time dashboards - Had a business trip to USA to visit existing and find new clients, expanding the company’s market and reputation - Took an active part in emergency relocating all employees after the war started, ensuring their safety and well-being - Achieved returning client debt in full and renewed client base in full, maintaining the company’s financial stability and trust - Utilized bench to outstaff projects while launching outsourcing and product development, diversifying the company’s services and revenue streams - By the end of the year of war 2022, achieved 90% of revenue of 2021, demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth Show less

Senior Delivery Manager

• Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

- Was in charge of developing and delivering an embedded solution for a US-based client, leading a team of 80 engineers and ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction - I collaborated with the client on joint budget planning, new roles, and resource allocation, creating value and impact for both parties - I successfully managed to adapt to the challenges posed by the pandemic, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of our work despite the limitations and safety measures - Retained all the roles in my team despite pandemic and global challenges for IT business Show less

Head of Delivery

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

- Managed the Delivery Unit Of 20+ projects, growing the company from 60 to 120 employees and increasing the average new project team size from 4 to 15 FTE. - Ensured high client satisfaction by delivering experience of having quality results timely and establishing close cooperation with HR and Account Management units. - Implemented high Delivery Excellence standards and Best Practices to maximize operational efficiency and quality level. - Managed client's expectations and established a transparent and non-disruptive Quality Control process. -Promoted and developed the company's talents, providing guidance and leadership, and creating a fair and simple promotion process. - Developed new business opportunities with existing clients by promoting the company's services, upselling, discovering future needs and expanding the scope of work. - Resolved any issues or challenges that arose during the delivery process. Show less

Onsite Delivery Manager - Release Management

• Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

- Managed teams from different companies (subcontractors) off-shore, near-shore and onsite.- Managed releases scope and coordinated with DEV/QA and Product’s Management teams.- Maintained release calendar for all Product’s platforms.- Led CAB and ECAB committee meetings.- Conducted release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go reviews with the IT and Business Management teams.- Provided assistance to Client’s and Company’s teams in coordination of ad-hoc and urgent deployments to Dev/Stage/Production environments.- Produced deployment plans, run books, implementation and remediation plans, weekly release reporting and daily release digests.- Coordinated release execution and post-release support activities. Show less

Resource Manager

• Mar 2015 - Dec 2017

- Managed the development of the resource group as an effective department with an optimized organizational structure and tuned internal processes.- Ensured high utilization of unit members within the company and efficiently low bench.- Provided employees with opportunities to grow and join more complex projects.- Had direct responsibility for PnL and financial efficiency of the unit.- Managed staffing process, ensuring positions and engineers fit, and good combination of professional and personal competencies of the new-hires.- Managed the quantity, qualification, and engagement level of the unit employees.- Encouraged constant growth of technological and managerial expertise in the resource group by getting employees involved in company’s events, internal and external education, implementing Research & Development projects.- Actively participated in the development and implementation of global corporate processes and practices. Show less

Manager of Staffing WPM

• Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

- Collected organizational data and generated reports (daily, monthly and quarterly) on projected staffing needs by locations and domains.- Conducted operational workforce planning by examining short-term staffing needs and composing the numbers and types of skilled workers the company needs and cost to hire them. Analyzed data and proposed a staffing plan and staffing budget.- Conducted strategic workforce planning by taking a long-range view of the company’s business goals and existing talent needs.- Worked with company decision makers to help the company develop recruitment, retention, training strategies and resource management strategies.Ensured balanced staffing levels to ensure that right people are available at the right time for company growth.- Managed crisis situations related to staffing.- Managed people and conducted interviews.- Used Agile methodologies for resource management. Show less

Senior Software Maintenance Engineer

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

Software Maintenance Engineer

• Feb 2012 - Dec 2013

Maintenance & Support

Product Development Manager

• Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

- Learnt about Microcontrollers, Integrated Curcuits (IC), PCB design, 3D printing, mobile development and development of hardware product. - Helped ecoisme.com startup to finalize, manufacture and release 150 IOT energy monitoring devices as a pilot for DEWA. - Set up SDLC process to maintain minimum cost and speed up Time To Marking without changing existing team. - Participated in product promotion, marketing, and crowdfunding campaigns. - Implemented Knowledge management to save proprietary data and solution regardless. - Managed product development to pilot launch. - Used Agile methodologies and Scrum for software development. - Release management. - Team leadership, people management and conducted interviews Show less

Systems Engineering Head

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

- Implemented an incident tracking system and learned ITIL best practices. - Coordinated a group of two developers for internal ERP system and led a group of 4 system administrators. - Provided end-users support, equipment maintenance, server and system administration. - Performed full inventory and created digital record in CMDB for every piece of IT equipment in the company. - Established maintenance and cleanup schedule and better plan for equipment renewal along with budget planning. Show less

System Engineer

• Nov 2005 - Jun 2010

- Deployed server room with servers, communication, data storage, dedicated lines for banks and emergency services. - Coordinated 3rd parties to assemble network and power lines, AC system and ventilation during the company opened new branches. Managed to deploy 120 computers within one business week using Network bootup with OS image deployments. - Learned Visual Basic code to write windows automation scripts with WSH. - Provided in-place user assistance and resolved any incidents to maintain uninterrupted work of company branch. Show less