Valeriia Maslova

• Coordinated the process of continuous delivery of the product updates as per defined roadmap and on schedule.
• Ensured the requirements are clarified, feasible and aligned with all the stakeholders involved in requirements creation/sign off
• Uncovered and removed potential risks/roadblocks for the software teams developing the product, making the delivery process smooth and predictable
• Tailored the delivery process to business needs (added more transparency, predictability and flexibility)

Key achievements:

• Team velocity increased by x3
• Feature delivery cycle shortened x2

• Led project management efforts, worked closely with Product Managers, to deliver product features to mobile app and cloud part of the IoT platform for commercial and residential electric vehicles (EV) charging.
• In close cooperation with Product Management developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
• Ensured seamless cross-team and cross-department collaboration (resolved project issues, uncovered and mitigated risks) to achieve on time delivery and stick to product revenue goals drafted by the business side.
• Owned project plan and timeline and served as primary point of contact for Product Management and Business on project progress status, performance and delivery predictions.
• Monitored team performance to identify areas of improvement and make needed adjustments.
• Introduced SCRUM to the software team and facilitated adoption of SCRUM approach in the development process

Key achievements:

• Successfully managed company's biggest software projects to completion which helped company to expand its presence in China or adhere to CTEP certification requirements

• Collaborated with the key stakeholders to define the product roadmap and shape the future of the product.
• Introduced PMP guided software delivery process flow into existing delivery practices to make it more predictable yet flexible to help achieve company revenue goals while lessening stress for team members and main stakeholders (product managers and marketing team).
• Constantly improved and tailored the delivery process flow (by analyzing and supervising the continuous delivery of the product) by sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge, bringing in industry best practices.
• Coordinated multiple cross -team cooperation to make the delivery process seamless.
• Inherited a team of software QA engineers and managed their performance and work in a complex context. Earned their trust and respect, built an engaged and compelling team culture, forming the vision and inspiring them to deliver.

• Managed the full-cycle process of GDPR readiness in 5 companies of the ZEO ALLIANCE group (from requirements elicitation and scope definition to implementation and program closure).
• Led the program planning process, provided the training and support to individual projects/project teams making up the program.
• Suggested, facilitated and monitored the introduction of the lightweight GDPR readiness delivery processes in each company of the group making up the program.
• Successfully brought all 5 companies to the point of meeting the regulation requirements on time, budget and maintaining the companies’ strategic goals.
• Managed the Board of key Stakeholders engagement in the program, keeping them up-to-date on the program performance, meeting their communication needs and managing their program involvement.

• Led and managed the largest accounts in the company, building long-term relationships with our clients, ensuring meeting the company's strategic goals.
• Introduced and optimized project development process flow (facilitated Agile (SCRUM) approach introduction, coached team members improving overall efficiency and productivity)
• Actively participated in pre-sales activities (resulted in elaborate estimates and winning proposals) as well as the subsequent full project life-cycle management from design and development to quality assurance, delivery and acceptance
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives, managed distributed/offshore teams, as well as monitored subcontractors as part of the company's procurement process.