Position: Lead Product Manager / Head of Product / CPO / Product Consultant
Category: Product Manager
English level: fluent
Years of experience: 11

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to grow and evolve professionally. I started as a graphic designer and eventually progressed to become a project and product manager, allowing me to gain a wealth of experience in these fields. My entrepreneurial spirit has led me to start new businesses from scratch, and I have been successful in pitching products to investors and stakeholders. I have also gained experience in maintaining and growing products with different scales and customer bases at different stages of their lifecycle. My consulting work with small businesses and startups from tech and non-tech domains has allowed me to expand my knowledge and skills, and I am always eager to learn more and take on new challenges that will help me grow as a professional.
Hello, I'm Ruslan, a Product Management consultant with over 15 years of hands-on experience in IT, including more than 10 years in the field. I've spent 7 years in leadership/management positions in various companies, from large enterprises to small startups. I have practical experience launching my own businesses and products, which has given me the following skills:

- Critical thinking
- Data-driven and data-informed approach, avoiding gut feelings and guessing
- Analytical skills to model and predict results in data-poor environments
- Design-thinking cross-functional team member
- Practical experience working with products during different stages of the product lifecycle (PLC), from ideation to sunset (end of life)
- Experience launching and building discovery and innovation processes for mature products based on resources, technology, organization, and market constraints
- Effective leader with practical experience in building product management competence and coaching teams
- Self-organized, highly motivated, client-oriented, and detail-directed problem solver
- Delivery experience for mobile, web applications, and SaaS products for B2B, B2C, and B2B2C oriented models
- Hands-on experience in AgroTech, Sports, E-learning, E-commerce, Internet Security, IoT, Email and Hosting Services, GameDev, Digital Marketing, Big Data, and Machine Learning.

Based on your experience in product management, I can help you with tasks such as product strategy, roadmapping, feature prioritization, and product launches. Additionally, I can assist with team building and coaching, as well as identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities.

Let me know if you have any questions or if there's anything else I can help you with.
As I think about my future organization, there are a few key aspects that are particularly important to me. One of the most significant is trust. I want to feel that the leadership team trusts me to make decisions and take ownership of my work, whether that work is related to product development or team management. I believe that trust is a key component of a healthy and productive work environment, and that it can help to foster a sense of independence and creativity among employees.

Another important aspect of my ideal organization is delegated autonomy. I don't want to feel micromanaged or overly restricted in my work, particularly when it comes to decision-making. I want to have the freedom to explore new ideas and approaches, and to take calculated risks when appropriate. I believe that this kind of autonomy can be empowering and can help to drive innovation and growth.

In terms of the kinds of projects that I want to work on, I am particularly interested in those that involve IoT, hardware, and software. I believe that these technologies have enormous potential to change the way that we interact with the world around us, and I am excited about the prospect of being involved in projects that push the boundaries of what is possible. I want to focus on getting practical experience in these areas so that I can develop my skills and knowledge and become a more valuable contributor to my organization.

Ultimately, if you were to ask me whether I want to change the world, my answer would be a resounding yes! I believe that we all have the potential to make a difference in the world, and I am eager to be a part of an organization that shares this vision and is committed to making a positive impact.