Alexandra Kusherets

About Alexandra Kusherets

IT leader with two decades of broad-ranging industry experience, passionate about optimizing delivery pipelines, fostering stakeholder synergy, and cultivating a collaborative culture. I bring vast experience in managing diverse engineering, infrastructure, and compliance programs for both large corporations and fast-paced startups. With a track record of overseeing large-scale endeavors involving over 500 teams, I excel in both cross-functional and specialized projects. I\'ve implemented framework that optimized software delivery by 40% and take pride in implementing high-performance program functions. Through executing hybrid SDLCs, I optimize team performance. I\'ve coached dozens of Scrum teams and implemented XP and Kanban practices. I\'m also an engaging people leader. I build high-performing teams, foster collaboration across groups, and develop strong relationships with executives, customers and vendors. This allows me to effectively align priorities, manage expectations, and drive results on schedule. Types of Projects-Software Delivery: SaaS, SAS, desktop apps -Infrastructure: Datacenter migrations, DB migrations, AWS, VM provisioning -Data and Security Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, CIS20 Core Competencies-Portfolio Management: Collaborating on project portfolio, strategic alignment, roadmaps -Program Planning and Strategy: Spearheading large-scale programs tied to objectives -Stakeholder Management: Building relationships, managing expectations, driving decisions -Governance and Monitoring: Establishing frameworks for transparent reporting and risk management -Requirements Management: Converting product vision into engineering requirements -Change Control: Overseeing program changes, assessing impact, communication -Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, managing risks with mitigation strategies -Continuous Improvement: Championing innovative thinking and operational excellence -Leadership: Motivating teams through communication and nurturing relationships

Experience

1. Sr Technical Program Manager

   ActivTrak

   Jan 2022 — Present

   ActivTrak is a mid-sized SaaS startup founded in 2008, specializing in workforce analytics and productivity management software. Has over customers, including several Fortune 500 companies. My role was to mature engineering processes and improve alignment with business to support the company for a rapid growth trajectory into the new market.

Education

• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

  Master's degree

• Tacoma Community College

  Associate's degree