Kyrylo Valiavskyi

About Kyrylo Valiavskyi

Experienced Project Manager with an overall 7 yrs experience in software development of various kinds with strong interpersonal skills and a proven record of successfully delivering IT products. Passionate about tackling new challenges, learning everything new and keeping the team agile. Good at managing priorities, meeting deadlines, understanding business values and timely delivery. Methodologies: SAFe 6, SCRUM, Kanban, Agile, Waterfall, Critical Path Method;Tools: Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Redmine, Jira + Confluence;Leadership: Mentoring, Preventing ramp downs, Team coordination;Resource management: Hiring, Onboarding, Firing;

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Grid Dynamics

   Sep 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Averted potential layoffs by spearheading the establishment of robust project governance measures, including the implementation of a comprehensive Project Charter, Plan, RoadMap, and clear role identification and definition. Skillfully revitalized business relations and communications, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment between stakeholders and team members- Elevated project quality up to 90% improvement, through the seamless integration of cutting-edge quality gates. Spearheaded the implementation of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices, leading to a streamlined and efficient development process. Empowered the team by incorporating Static Code Analysis (SonarQube), ensuring code integrity and reducing defects. Furthermore, revolutionized testing methodologies by preparing comprehensive test scenarios that developers could seamlessly write using TestCafe, maximizing test coverage and efficiency- Forged a strong and transparent rapport with the Client by implementing a structured and efficient communication framework. Meticulously provided weekly status and quality reports, ensuring the Client remained well-informed and confident in the project\'s progress. By fostering a culture of transparency and open communication, bolstered the Client\'s trust and satisfaction, leading to strengthened long-term partnerships- Played a pivotal role in optimizing product performance and success by taking a proactive approach to implement Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data tracking through New Relic.

Education

• Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics

  Specialist, International Economics

  2009 — 2014