Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Remote

• Hello world! And welcome to the TAP, the Tech Alliances Podcast, where we your hosts, Maryna and Andrey, dive deep into the fascinating world of tech partnerships, serving you a fusion of insightful interviews with industry professionals, thought-provoking book reviews, and spirited discussions on the pivotal topics shaping our digital landscape.
• Join us as we unravel the intricacies of collaboration in the tech sphere, where partnerships ignite innovation and drive the future forward. From fundamental principles to unexpected insights, we explore the dynamic partnerships shaping the technological frontier. So, buckle up and tune in for your dose of alliance alchemy, where quirk meets professionalism in the ever-evolving realm of tech synergy!

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · Zurich, Switzerland · Hybrid

• Our community brings together Russians and Russian-speaking residents of Switzerland. Our goal is to promote and apply the principles of democracy, the protection of human rights and the development of civil society in Russia. Together we plan, support and organize various events in Switzerland and abroad.

May 2007 – Jun 2010 · 3 yrs 1 mo

• Turning Darkness Into Light

Oct 2004 – Aug 2010 · 5 yrs 10 mos

• Freelance translator/interpreter

Jan 2004 – Mar 2005 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Areas of expertise developed: Marketing, Contractor Relations and Management, Supply Chain Management, Financing, Assets and Capital Management.
• Tasks accomplished: Conducted regional and international market research for an expansion project developed by the company, including fieldwork and analysis; identified external financing type and source for the expansion project; held several rounds of negotiations with investor; led extensive negotiations with subcontractors for the company and reached deal-clinching solutions.

Jul 1999 – Dec 2003 · 4 yrs 5 mos

• Areas of expertise developed: IT systems development and integration, Sales Management, Personnel Management, Documentary Trade, Merchandise Customs Clearing, Internal Accounting and Audit, IT support, Personnel Training.
• Tasks accomplished: Introduced, integrated and maintained internal electronic merchandise, sales, clients and expenditures near-real-time databases (on the basis of MS Excel and MS Access); organised and led several IT training sessions for personnel; organised and conducted yearly stock audit; installed and maintained basic internal IT structures (on the basis of IBM-compatible PC?s and Microsoft and other software); organised and led IT literacy sessions for personnel.

Apr 1998 – Jun 1999 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Areas of expertise developed: General managerial skills, Operations awareness, Sales and customer relations techniques.

Jun 1994 – Aug 1997 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• English to Russian translator. Several published translations in various issues.