Oleksandr Khyzhniak

• Company Overview: Defense, National Security, and Public Safety Accelerator

As an Acceleration Program Manager for early-stage MilTech and DefenseTech startups from Ukraine and the United States, I lead the implementation of key strategic and operational objectives in close collaboration with the internal project team:

• Strategic Program Planning - Defining and aligning the program vision with stakeholder goals, timelines, and expected outcomes
• Program Structure Design - Creating a detailed and actionable framework for successful program delivery
• Startup Scouting & Evaluation - Conducting market analysis, sourcing potential participants, evaluating technological solutions, and selecting high-potential startups
• Ecosystem Engagement - Building and managing relationships with key players in the defense innovation ecosystem, including venture funds and institutional stakeholders in the US, EU, and Ukraine
• Due Diligence & Legal Support - Leading in-depth negotiations with selected startups, coordinating documentation, and providing legal support in company incorporation (e.g., in Delaware and the EU) and bank account setup in the US
• Program Execution - Managing the delivery of hybrid (online and offline) program formats to ensure high engagement and startup success

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• As a board member of uCare, I am honored to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of this impactful nonprofit organization
• UCare is dedicated to delivering targeted assistance to underserved communities while fostering trust, transparency, and measurable results
• In this role, I collaborate with fellow board members, donors, volunteers, and community partners to support uCare's mission of creating meaningful change and empowering those in need
• Strengthening democracy and countering its threats by sharing truth, providing essentials, building resilience, and empowering communities

• Delivered project and product management services to implement best-of-breed solutions for the banking industry
• Successfully managed to implement an online banking system for legal entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and seamless user adoption
• Designed and developed a risk criteria analysis system and a set of suspicious activity indicators, improving fraud detection for JSC Oschadbank

• As a Product Manager, led the realization of the FarmFleet platform (SaaS), a cutting-edge, data-driven solution for ag-tech service providers and progressive farmers
• Achieved operational improvements through the implementation of advanced digital tools:
• Increased operational efficiency by 20%
• Reduced crop protection product usage by 30%, fuel consumption by 90%, and water usage by 95%
• Reduced grain and oilseed crop losses by 3-5% per hectare, translating to cost savings of up to $38 per acre

• Planned and executed projects in grain and oilseed production, as well as in the premium food and alcohol retail store in Kyiv with over 10,000 items and achieving a consistent 25% annual sales growth
• Successfully realized a World Bank project, delivering an information system to streamline financial support processes for Ukrainian farmers
• Developed and implemented a digital transformation strategy for the Agribusiness division of MHP Company (839,757 acres), ensuring a multimillion-dollar economic impact
• Managed a multidisciplinary team of 25 professionals (full-time and part-time), generating total revenue of $3.8 million over three years

• As Program Manager, led the development and implementation of a unique Farming Management System (FMS), transforming all core production cycles and auxiliary business processes for a large-scale agribusiness managing 1,235,525 acres
• Implemented modules for production and budget planning, leveraging six years of historical data and predictive algorithms
• Deployed tools for execution and monitoring of field and logistics operations, crop growth monitoring, and plan/actual analysis
• Integrated 1,500 unique data types to create a comprehensive data directory
• Delivered additional modules:
• Mobile applications for agronomists and engineers
• GIS Platform (ArcGIS) for geospatial data analysis
• Systems for procurement management, landowner relationships, and agrochemical laboratory management
• Modules for equipment maintenance, fuel management, and digital documents with e-signatures
• Tools for processing images from satellites and drones integrated with financial, accounting, and HR management systems
• Realized active monitoring of over 10,000 operational objects, including cargo, passenger, and agricultural machinery, during peak seasons
• Managed a project team consisting of:
• 19 FTE internal developers and analysts
• An external SW development team of 40 FTE
• 68 business experts across regional clusters
• Generated $25 million in additional revenue
• Project budget: $3.5 million

• Led the realization of Ukraine's leading e-ID solution (#BankID), delivering an MVP within seven months and enabling access for 99% of cardholders across Ukraine
• Managed a reform project in e-identification and trust services, culminating in the Trust Services Law (2017) and facilitating Ukraine's integration into the EU Digital Single Market
• Designed and implemented a Medical Management Information System for Kyiv Military Hospital, optimizing workflows with the following features:
• Digital medical records, treatment tracking, and prescription management
• Integration with fluorography and CT scan equipment
• Inventory and access management for medical drugs

• Provided project management services for the implementation of Oracle ERP solutions in the retail sector
• Key areas of implementation included financial management, procurement, and supply chain management, ensuring streamlined operations and improved system integration

• Managed customer and partner relationships, focusing on solution sales and ensuring the quality of project delivery for the Oracle Business Applications stack (ERP, CRM, EPM)
• Successfully delivered:
• Oracle Siebel CRM for Mining Machines Holding, enhancing customer relationship processes
• Oracle Hyperion for System Capital Management and Ukrlandfarming, improving enterprise performance management
• Oracle ERP for Efes Brewing Holding, optimizing financial and operational workflows
• Oracle Retail ERP for the biggest food retail chain in Ukraine - ATB

• Oversaw customer relationship development, solution sales, and project management for implementations based on EMC Documentum platforms in the finance and manufacturing industries
• Led the development and deployment of a document and loan management solution, integrating it with the Core Banking System for Raiffeisen Bank Aval, serving 5,000 users

• Directed multiple projects for EMC Documentum-based solutions in finance and manufacturing, including:
• Deployment of a client document and loan management system integrated with Core Banking System - SAP for Ukrsibbank BNP Paribas Group, serving 10,000 users
• Successfully managed pre-sales and delivery processes, ensuring client satisfaction and project efficiency

• Led business development and solution sales, ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise content management (ECM) solutions in finance, manufacturing, and oil and gas industries
• Directed projects such as:
• Development of a loan process management solution for Alliance Bank Kazakhstan, with integration for 1,000 users
• Implementation of document management systems for Belarusbank, enhancing operational efficiency for 800 users

• Delivered technical documentation management solutions for key clients, including:
• JSC Energoatom, enhancing compliance and operational transparency
• Eni Oil Company in Kazakhstan, optimizing technical documentation workflows

• Led the development and deployment of IT security solutions, including:
• SIEM, IDS, IPS, and DLP technologies for enterprise perimeter protection
• Successful implementations for major financial institutions, such as Raiffeisen Bank Aval, Ukrsibbank, and PrivatBank

• Spearheaded sales and deployment of IBM hardware solutions for ERP systems (SAP and Oracle), providing infrastructure support for major industrial enterprises such as Azovmash and Ilyich Metallurgical Plant

• Established a partner network and drove the adoption of solutions in accounting and document management, including projects for Ukrposhta and Nemiroff Liquor Holding

• Delivered document and accounting solutions for clients in the commercial and public sectors, ensuring compliance and operational improvements

• Managed sales of accounting and document management solutions, focusing on operational efficiencies for private and public sector organizations