My Expertise

Professional Profile

A highly versatile and results-driven IT leader with 20 years of industry experience, uniquely combining deep technical expertise in quality engineering and automation with strategic program and product management. Proven track record in leading high-performance, cross-functional teams and driving enterprise-wide Agile transformations (SAFe, Scrum) to accelerate value delivery, enhance operational efficiency, and elevate product quality. Consistently delivers 20-30% faster cycle times and 40%+ higher product quality by integrating metrics-driven process improvements, lean automation, and a relentless focus on business outcomes. Adept at bridging the gap between technical execution and C-level strategic vision, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across FinTech, Healthcare, and e-commerce domains.

Skills Overview

Agile & Leadership Quality Engineering Test Automation BA & Product AI & Innovation
Agile & Program Leadership95%
Quality Engineering & Testing90%
Test Automation85%
Business Analysis & Product80%
AI & Innovation65%

AI Readiness

I embrace AI as a force multiplier across all professional domains. My approach: leverage AI tools to amplify expertise, not replace critical thinking. Ready to join and lead in AI-first organizations.

AI-Augmented Delivery

  • AI-assisted sprint planning and estimation
  • Automated retrospective analysis and pattern detection
  • AI-powered risk identification in dependency mapping

AI-Enhanced QA

  • AI-generated test cases from requirements
  • Intelligent defect triage and root cause prediction
  • AI-assisted code review and test coverage analysis

AI Tools & Platforms

  • GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT for development workflows
  • n8n AI workflow automation for business processes
  • AI-powered analytics and executive reporting

SAFe AI Credentials

  • AI Skills for Scrum Masters / Team Coaches (SAFe)
  • Empowering Product Management with AI (SAFe)
  • Empowering Product Owners with AI (SAFe)

Domain Expertise

FinTech

Trading platforms, FIX protocol integration, payment processing, and regulatory compliance. Built validation engines for algorithmic trading and led delivery for crypto/forex platforms.

FIX Protocol Algorithmic Trading Crypto/Forex PCI-DSS

Healthcare

Clinical research platforms, electronic health records, and regulated environments. Extensive experience with data integrity requirements, FDA/HIPAA-adjacent workflows, and audit trail validation.

Clinical Research EHR Systems HIPAA Data Integrity

e-Commerce & Hospitality

Billing systems, reporting platforms, booking engines, and high-traffic web applications. Led quality for revenue-critical billing departments and customer-facing platforms.

Billing Systems Booking Engines High-Traffic Web GDPR

Core Competencies

Agile & Program Leadership

  • SAFe RTE/SPC, Scrum, Kanban
  • PI Planning & ART Facilitation
  • Agile Coaching & Mentorship
  • Stakeholder Management (C-level)
  • Team Building & Talent Development
  • Project Planning, Execution & Budgeting (PnL)

Technical Delivery & Quality

  • Test Strategy & Management (ISTQB CTAL-TM)
  • Test Automation Architecture (UI: Selenium/Playwright; API: ReadyAPI; Performance)
  • CI/CD Integration (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
  • SDLC Governance & Shift-Left Quality
  • AI-Enhanced QA & Technical Innovation (ETL, Parsers, Log Analyzers)
  • Tools: Jira/Confluence, Azure DevOps, AWS, TestComplete, Python, C#

Strategic & Operational Excellence

  • Metrics-Driven Transformation (EBM, OKRs, DCE, Velocity, PI Predictability)
  • Process Optimization & Workflow Automation
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • KPI & OKR Definition & Tracking
  • Evidence-Based Management & Decision-Making
  • Vendor & Resource Management

Product & Business Analysis

  • Product Vision & Roadmapping
  • MVP Definition & Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Requirements Elicitation (Onsite Discoveries, Workshops)
  • Prioritization Frameworks (WSJF, RICE, Cost of Delay)
  • User Story & Acceptance Criteria Definition
  • Business Process Modeling (BABOK)

Certifications

Agile & Product

  • Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist (SA)
  • Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)
  • Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I)

Quality Assurance

  • ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM)
  • ISTQB® Certified Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE)

Requirements Engineering

  • IREB® Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering - Foundation Level (CPRE-FL)

Digital Marketing

  • Digital Marketing Professional Certificate (DMPC)

Languages

  • English (C1)
  • Russian (C2)
  • Spanish (B1)
  • Polish (A2)

Experience

SAFe Release Train Engineer / Program Manager

B2BROKER (FinTech)

Sep 2025 – Present

  • Orchestrate quarterly PI Planning and execution for an Agile Release Train (ART) of up to 8 teams, ensuring strategic alignment of product roadmaps with business objectives and facilitating the decomposition of features into actionable team backlogs.
  • Facilitate key ART ceremonies (System Demos, ART Syncs, Inspect & Adapt workshops), establishing robust feedback loops and driving relentless improvement based on quantitative metrics (PI predictability, velocity) and qualitative feedback.
  • Act as the primary facilitator for the ART, managing cross-team dependencies, proactively identifying and removing systemic impediments to ensure a smooth flow of value from concept to release.
  • Coach leaders, product managers, and teams in Lean-Agile principles, fostering psychological safety, evidence-based decision-making, and a culture of continuous learning.
  • Built and maintain a centralized knowledge base for Agile practices, tools, and processes.

Senior Scrum Master / Quality Advisor

Quintegro LLC (Rentings, Travel)

Jun 2024 – Aug 2025

  • Served as Scrum Master and Release Train Engineer for 4 cross-functional teams (30+ FTE), increasing delivery predictability by 25% through refined Agile metrics, dependency management, and executive reporting.
  • Partnered with Product leadership to refine and align product roadmaps with business goals, applying prioritization frameworks (WSJF) to ensure the highest-value features were delivered.
  • Drove engineering efficiency by designing and implementing Jira/Confluence automations for workflow, requirement traceability, and reporting, cutting sprint administrative overhead by 10% and reducing overall process waste by 15-20%.
  • Reported directly to C-level executives on delivery risks, team health, product value delivery, and Agile maturity, facilitating transparent and data-driven decision-making.

Scrum Master / QA Lead

EPAM Systems, Inc. (FinTech, AI, e-Commerce)

Jun 2019 – May 2024

  • Agile & Program Leadership: Led a SAFe Agile transformation as a Scrum Master and RTE for 4 teams, resulting in a 20-30% improvement in delivery speed. Established foundational Agile ceremonies and coaching programs that increased team velocity by 15%.
  • Team Building & Talent Development: Built and led distributed QA/SDET teams from the ground up for a large-scale program with 10+ development teams. Played a key role in talent acquisition and development, conducting 40+ technical interviews and overseeing 40+ promotion cycles for Agile, QA, and BA roles.
  • Technical Quality Strategy: Implemented comprehensive, scalable test automation frameworks across the testing pyramid (UI: Selenium/Playwright; API: ReadyAPI), which was instrumental in achieving a 40%+ reduction in production defects and high Defect Containment Efficiency.
  • Hybrid Product & Analysis Role: Acted as a key liaison between business stakeholders and development teams for projects in AI-powered data warehousing and FinTech, documenting requirements, defining testable acceptance criteria, and coaching teams on value-driven story splitting.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated activities across remote Agile pods in different time zones, ensuring seamless integration and delivery for high-profile clients.

Business Analyst / Senior Test Automation Engineer

DataArt Solutions Inc. (Healthcare, Clinical Research)

Jul 2008 – May 2019

  • End-to-End Project Leadership: Led projects from initial pre-sales and client workshops through to successful deployment. Conducted onsite client discoveries and authored comprehensive Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), reducing release planning time by 25%.
  • Quality & Automation Advocacy: Developed master test strategies covering all SDLC phases (unit to UAT) and engineered robust test automation for web and desktop applications, achieving a 30% efficiency gain in regression testing cycles.
  • Team Mentorship: Built, mentored, and provided technical leadership for QA teams, instilling best practices in automation and a "quality-first" mindset.
  • Process Improvement: Designed and implemented Agile communication frameworks that streamlined collaboration between on-site and remote teams.

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Agile Delivery Lead (ADL)

Focus on delivery excellence, agile transformation, and program leadership. Ideal for SAFe RTE, Scrum Master, and program management roles.

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Technical Project Manager (TPM)

Focus on classic project management with deep technical awareness. Suitable for technical project manager, PMO, and delivery manager positions.

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QA Manager & Automation Lead (SDETTM)

Focus on building comprehensive test automation for complex solutions and QA leadership. Perfect for QA Manager, SDET Lead, and Quality Engineering roles.

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Product Manager & Business Analyst (BAPDM)

Focus on product metrics, requirements, and roadmaps. Ideal for product manager, business analyst, and product strategy roles.

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Recent SAFe Badges (Dec 2025)

Accelerating ART FlowSAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Accelerating Team FlowSAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Creating Effective RoadmapsSAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Design Thinking FundamentalsSAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Developing Product Vision and StrategySAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Establishing Team and ART Kanban SystemsSAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.

AI-Focused SAFe Badges (Nov 2025)

AI Skills for Scrum Masters / Team CoachesSAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Empowering Product Management with AISAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Empowering Product Owners with AISAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.

Core Certifications

Certified SAFe® 6 AgilistSAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc. (Expires Nov 2026)
Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I)Scrum.org (Sep 2021)
Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)Scrum.org (Sep 2021)
Lifelong LearningCertiprof (Jan 2022)