Position: R&D Manager / Director
Category: Lead
English level: upper
Years of experience: 10

Our team (Web / Native / QA / DevOps engineers) achievements over the past 4 years:
•	Reconsidered the existing functionality of the solution by rewriting and perfecting its features to suit the growing business needs (10x peak load support);
•	Set up integration with data-driven marketing analytics platform Optimove “Brain” for real-time behavior user analytics;
•	Ensured the consistent quality of the software with comprehensive QA and QC (strict SDLC with mandatory Code Freeze);
•	Implemented blue/green deployment strategy utilizing servers to enable seamless system maintenance with zero downtimes and no impact on end-user experience via Azure Pipelines / Releases;
•	Migrated the advisors’ messenger from the desktop solution to a platform based on React and .NET Core;
•	Developed migration strategy and created architecture documentation for moving the core application from ASP.NET to React, successfully executed it with a negligible deviation from the original plan;
•	Integrated PCI DSS compliant billing webpage with tokenized credit cards data;
•	Real-time monitoring (NewRelic / Loggly / Catchpoint / Fullstory / Web and Native E2E Automation);
•	Improved the Microsoft SQL database performance;
•	Implemented Content Delivery Network to achieve low latency for global users when delivering static content (2x faster page load for users outside the US);
•	Enhanced information security;
•	Developed and implemented a bit more than 100 new features.
Results-oriented R&D Group Leader with a proven track record of success in leading and managing cross-functional teams. Demonstrated expertise in driving innovation, developing cutting-edge technologies, and delivering strategic solutions to meet organizational objectives. Skilled in cultivating a collaborative work environment, fostering creativity, and motivating teams to achieve exceptional performance. Strong technical background combined with exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders. Adept at optimizing processes, leveraging resources, and aligning research and development efforts with overall business goals. Committed to continuous improvement and staying abreast of emerging trends and industry developments.
Seeking an opportunity to utilize my extensive experience and leadership capabilities to drive forward-thinking research initiatives and contribute to organizational growth and success as an R&D Group Leader / Director.