Olga Smirnova

About Olga Smirnova

Hi, I’m Olga, a Lead Product Manager who began her career as a C++ developer and still occasionally gets caught doing vibe‑coding in Cursor.With 10+ years leading product and engineering teams in AdTech and FoodTech, from Ad Targeting and Data Collection to Dynamic Pricing algorithms - I’ve learned to stand firmly on the side of engineering while helping the business understand how to use its potential. I naturally gravitate to the “in‑between” space: between tech and business, bold ideas and real users.Over the years, I’ve worked hands‑on across the entire product lifecycle, from engineering and QA to DevOps and high‑load systems - which gives me a rare, panoramic perspective on how great products are actually built.What I’m great at, love to do (and bring to teams)- Strategic Thinking & Problem Framing: I distill ambiguity into structured problems, focus teams on what truly matters, and align execution with strategy- Insight Generation & Research Excellence: I create an intellectually stimulating environment where ideas are explored, challenged, and refined- Technical Depth & Learning Agility: I ramp up quickly in new technologies (LLMs, agents, data systems, ML architectures). Translate complex technical concepts into clear product decisions, partner deeply with engineering, and stay ahead of emerging trends to fold them into product strategy.If you’re building at the edge of product and platform, I’m always up for comparing notes. And, yes, occasionally for some vibe‑coding.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Outrizz

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Saint Petersburg State University

  Mathematics and Mechanics

  2005 — 2010