Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

• Key role in shaping and executing the digital strategy. Responsible for software delivery, initiatives and programmes covering Supply Chain Management.

Aug 2019 – Jun 2020 · 10 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• Responsible for efficiency and quality of software delivery on a large-scale e-Commerce digital transformation programme (£11m+), spanning 17 European countries, UK, Ireland, US and Canada. Launched resilient and scalable system handling hundreds to thousands transactions per second.
• Delivered software project with the focus on automation and software quality.
• Worked close with the customer, senior leaders, business and technical stakeholders to align the milestones and objectives. Refined, estimated and planned scope of delivery maximising customer value.
• Drove innovation and improvements throughout the delivery lifecycle and worked with the team to develop solutions, adopt best practices and implement the changes.
• Minimised quality risks in digital transformation.
• Streamlined and shortened delivery cycle by advancing quality practices and reducing manual work.

Oct 2017 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

• Responsible for strategy, software delivery and operations of HR systems across the Telecom corporation, covering Europe, Eurasia and Africa. Digital transformation of decentralised platforms in 10 operational companies, building cloud infrastructure, big data analytics and bringing a new centralised solution to over 15K employees.
• Delivered a portfolio of programmes and projects, including digital transformation of a Global LMS, integration with LinkedIn, Coursera, and language platforms that formed a foundation for cloud and mobile learning
• Planned and led tenders, created RFPs, managed bids and contracts
• Owned the design, development and operations of learning courses and content, worked in tight collaboration with business leaders, core functions, technology teams, vendors and suppliers
• Led eLearning community. Drove innovation, adoption of the best practices and knowledge sharing
• Developed an innovative approach for efficient delivery of digital learning offerings at low cost
• Continuously improved the processes and policies, used the best methods and models, established effective and sustainable online learning across the group

Jan 2015 – Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos · UK & US

• I delivered several projects in EdTech, acting in roles of delivery lead, instructional designer and technologist. Built prototypes and conducted evaluation programmes for universities, e.g. Bath Spa University and University of Tampa.

Feb 2013 – Aug 2013 · 6 mos · Moscow, Moscow City, Russia

• Accountable for top-tier FinTech customers with focus on Oracle Fusion Middleware.
• Built strategic relationships with customers, generated new sale opportunities, managed RFPs, bids and tenders, and created proposals to fulfil business and tech strategies
• Provided consultations on the technological solutions to meet the demanding requirements of the business
• Strengthened the quality of engagements, worked closely with Oracle SMEs and tech teams to create and deliver effective pre-sale campaigns

Jun 2006 – Feb 2013 · 6 yrs 8 mos · Moscow, Moscow City, Russia

• Accountable for digital delivery and strategic business of FinTech products, covering Core Banking, Payments, General Ledger, AML. Full fiscal responsibility for the business unit.
• Delivered multiple complex FinTech programmes. Full programme management and delivery lifecycle
• Led leaders and distributed cross-functional teams (software engineering, delivery, operations). 70 people
• Advanced software engineering, development and delivery capabilities
• Built strong relationships with customers’ executives, top management, senior business stakeholders and technical leaders
• Enhanced processes and tools, established efficient tech delivery and operations
• Conducted financial forecasting and planning, project commercials and financial reporting
• Generated and won new business opportunities