ПАО "МТС-Банк"

- Organised and managed three management cycles: Strategy Update, Portfolio Management, Program and Project Management the portfolio of strategic initiatives, managed via Product and Investment Committee
- Managed strategic agenda of the Product organization in SAFE quarterly cycles, assessed and optimized processes in agile teams

Head of Strategy: including PMO, ESG, Strategic Monitoring

Банк ВТБ

- Developed a detailed analysis on SMB strategy positioning and next steps to be implemented
- Prepared the whitepaper on how to carve out a market niche in payments

Managing Director, Strategy Department

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

- Developed a market readiness case for a TOP-3 bank in Russia on a life-style mobile application strategy. Proposed repositioning from a broad “Smart City” strategy to a focused “Urban Mobility”
- Managed rapid assessment of a consumer finance bank. Assessed full potential of a business model and complementary cases based on strategic operational and financial lenses targeting TOP-15 by assets
- Run a high-level diagnostic for a banking system of a country in Central Asia. Identified key imbalances in the financial system and the immaturity of the banking system
- Refined business school strategy leveraging previous and freshly conducted diagnosis in alignment with national goals, local market dynamics and international trends – request from a TOP-3 bank in Russia
- Developed a detailed approach for a cost-cutting project for one of the leading banks in Russia

Project Leader, Financial Institutions Practice Area

Visa

- Proposed the regional strategy for the data-driven services on top of VisaNet assets. Russia became the only region with a mandate for the development of local data products
- Managed a pilot project which involved 13 banks (including Sberbank and VTB Group) and Equifax – cardholder-level scoring based on transactional data. Managed commercial launch of the service
- Developed a roadmap for implementing the set of Global Data Products in Russia

Director, Head of Data Products, Russia

- Developed a set of profitability improvement measures for a payroll channel. Identified opportunities for improving profitability up to 15 mln. US$ a year. Key areas were onboarding and X-sell with specific products on debit and credit products
- Developed and executed a segmentation-based digital acquisition campaign
- Developed a credit cards strategy with the objective – x2 in balances in 3 years. Managed the customer life-cycle management part of the project. Key areas were X-Sell across active and non-active bases, Portfolio optimisation (card categories), Onboarding, Planning campaigns with credit-line increases
- Prepared a view on FinTech industry for Russian market. Materials and insights have given were widely reused across different functions in Visa Russia

Director, Visa Consulting and Analytics

Leto Bank

- Established a PMO 
- Organised and Managed a Program of projects designed for developing a Post Bank (with Russian Post). Developed decision packages for Payments and Services for Pensioners. Managed the development and review of business processes. Managed the Steering Committee - appointed as a secretary. Managed the agenda and facilitated meetings with members of the Management Boards from VTB, VTB24, Russian Post, Ministry of Communications and Leto Bank
- Managed development of the Corporate Strategy. Appointed as a secretary for the Strategy Committee of the Supervisory Board
- Established and managed a Program for key projects – Implementation of new Formats and Products. Facilitated planning for the key projects. Facilitated planning and prioritisation

PMO Director, ExCo Member

- Developed and proposed the implementation of the Micro-Finance Organization (MFO) "Leto-dengi" (subsidiary of "Leto Bank")
- Managed organization of the MFO’s entity
- Managed the start of products (micro-loans) via "Leto Bank" channels
- Optimized cooperation between MFO and Bank
- Managed Operations (incl. Strategy, Planning, Reporting, Integration, Funding)

Acting General Manager

- Engaged as a member of ExCo
- Implemented The centralized Sourcing function. Created the Shared Service Center for Contract Management functions (incl. invoice management)
- Managed cost-cutting activities. Optimized commercial terms of actual (effective) contracts. Negotiated changes along the value chain
- Developed the Sourcing Strategy
- Developed and managed the strategic sessions
- Developed and proposed the implementation of the Micro-Finance Organization (MFO) "Leto-dengi" (subsidiary of "Leto Bank")

Sourcing Director (CPO), ExCo Member

- Engaged in the Start-up phase of Leto Bank. Managed the Supplier Strategy in the area of Business Technologies. Structured the Demand Management for Front desk and Back end systems
- Managed contracts and SLAs. Managed contract terminations, activities related to claim administration
- Developed Operational Models for a number of IT Outsourcing operations for Head office and Retail Network processes: Business Technologies Development & Implementation, Service Support & Delivery. Negotiated and managed fulfilment of the corresponding agreements
- Developed the Vendor Management Strategy
- Managed IT Budget. Developed the cost items’ structure. Was responsible for cost allocations
- Developed and proposed the centralization concept of Sourcing functions

Head of Vendor Management

Face4Biz

Project was closed. Business model was not sustainable at that time
- Developed the initial idea – CRM for retailers built on cloud-based facial recognition technologies
- Gathered the team of four founders. Developed customer journeys for retailers. Tested hypothesis within a clients’ environment: fears of privacy issues, acceptance of technologies, operational issues 
- Designed the light business model. Identified the pricing model
- Targeted premium retail with low traffic. Implemented cohort analysis, customer lifetime analysis
- In Apr – Jun ‘16 minimum viable product was presented and tested in night clubs, jewelry, high-end cosmetic and vape shops. By Nov ‘16 14 shops were connected to the system
- Finalist of the First High contest organized by Winter Capital and McKinsey

Co-Founder

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants

- Working abroad, evaluated Market Entry opportunities for a foreign subsidiary of one of the leading nuclear corporations. Analyzed the Japan market (total, accessible, relevant). Identified and assessed market development scenarios with international experts. Evaluated potential projects, key competencies, capabilities and resources required to bid for them
- Developed and presented the Russian Steel Market Overview for the one of the world-wide leading
steel makers (Trends and Challenges, Volumes, Companies, Consumer Industries, Logistics and Raw Materials issues, Foreign Trade balances)
- Participated as an expert in the development of Wireless Strategy for a leading Telco
- Performed the commercial part of Due Diligence. Analysed the player of B2B market
- Developed the integrated strategy of different transport assets (rail and sea), analyzed and assessed synergies, developed the prospective structure of assets
- Assessed an opportunity for a new Mini-Mill construction. Evaluated the Russian construction market, its implication for the Steel industry. Developed the market entry strategy. Analysed international experience and assessed synergy effects of a joint mill for a Blast Furnace and an Electric Arc Furnace
- Reviewed plant's rail logistic function. Identified opportunities for efficiency improvement. Developed the way of improvement the scrap logistics (eventually, the client negotiated price drops)
- Participated in the acquisition process. Prepared proposals and presentations for a major machinery, steel and telecom companies. Advised project teams on the Telco Network development issues

Senior Consultant, Corporate Performance

Mobile TeleSystems OJSC

- Managed development and execution of a Technology Strategy of the MTS Group. Prepared reports for the Senior and Top Managers, the Management Board, the Board of Directors, AFK Sistema
- Developed and implemented a Technology Strategy Management Approach (planning, execution, monitoring and updating)
- Managed communications with Business Units for Strategic Sessions, Business Planning and Budgeting activities. Prepared and consolidated directions in the area of Technology (Value Chain)
- Developed the Wireless Spectrum and Access Strategy as addition to the Technology Strategy
- Developed Financial Models for Strategic Initiatives
- Prepared a cost benchmarking
- Managed cross-fuctional teams

Projects Director, Strategic Planning and Controlling Department, Corporate Center

Ernst & Young (CIS)

- Solution leadership in the area of Business Technology. Was selected and actively participated in Central Europe Area initiatives regarding new services proposition, and methodology development and implementation
- Developed and implemented methodologies in Business Technology subject matter areas related to strategy development, portfolio and investment management, process review and optimization, risk management, regulatory compliance (including Russian Regulation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
- Developed and conducted trainings (among others participated as a trainer at TeleEvo2006 and TeleEvo2007)
- Participated in sales initiatives. Developed marketing materials, proposals and presentations. Participated as a speaker in a number of professional conferences
- Experienced to work with major telecommunication companies of Russia
- Planed and managed execution of engagements (up to three concurrent). Managed team of 3 to 6
- Was recognized for significant contribution in hiring process

Senior

ICL-KME CS

- Developed and implemented methodology for process review and optimization services
- Analyzed business requirements and performed researches for information systems implementation
- Managed analysis and researches of standards and best practices in the information security area
- Co-developed a solution-set. Participated in sales. Developed proposals and client’s presentations
- Managed team of 3

Information Security Expert, the Head of the Information Security Group

A result-orientated manager with 20+ years broad experience in strategy&operation in leading Fintech and Tech companies. Proven track record of leading and implementing complex organisational systems, including tech strategy development, portfolio and program management, value engineering and operational efficiency improvement, investment planning, sourcing, IT process management. 
The ability to take responsibility, focus and learn quickly helps to successfully perform in challenging and fast-paced environments; help to create high-performing teams. Explicit and proven skills to optimise P&L proactively using comprehensive management tools and methods.

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