Ilyas Zhunussov

Experience

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  KAZNET Media

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

  Content Manager
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  VVERX

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2020

  Owner

  I founded an agency specializing in digital marketing and graphic design. During the existence of the agency, we served more than 20 satisfied clients.- Developed and optimized several digital marketing products for the SMB market in Astana, Kazakhstan; - Brought them to market and acquired more than 20 subscription client cases;- Hired up to 10 team members: sales managers, digital marketing specialists, and product managers.

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  Datanomix.pro

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

  Product Manager

  Managed the development of an educational product — Datanomix Academy: set of data analysis online courses for companies who use Qlik Sense. - Optimized the onboarding process for new students; - Developed and automated the personal progress reporting system (using RPA).

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  Mechta Market LLP

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2023

  Product Manager

  Managing the development of several internal web-products and their integration among the branches (17 branches, 95 stores). Responsible for the success of two web-development teams.Delivery Web App (PHP + VueJS) — the integration of the app allowed the Delivery Service of the company to shorten the stay-at-clients-home time to 1 minute from up to 5-7 minutes. - Managed the entire analysis and development process from start to finish;- Carried out customer development events (interviews, UI/UX tests, process analysis) and tested up to ten product hypotheses- Integrated the app and the new working process into 17 branches of the company during 6 months.Credit Broker Web App (Golang + VueJS) — the app allows the stores to exclude banking managers from the purchase process, and automize the credit scoring process in several banks at once. - Managed the entire analysis and development process from start to finish;- Conducted customer development events (interviews, UI/UX tests, process analysis);- Managed the integration of three banks into the Credit Broker System; Integrated the app into 4 branches and 28 stores (further integration in progress).Shop assistant web app (PHP + VueJS) — the app allows store consultants to serve several clients at once, easing and simplifying the purchase process for buyers offline. - Managed the entire analysis and development process from start to finish;- Conducted customer development events (interviews, UI/UX tests, process analysis) and tested several product hypotheses. Show less

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  Inserle AG

  Oct 2022 - now

  Project Lead

  Insergle AG is a startup offering automotive B2B services, including loans, insurance, warranties, auctions, and appraisals. The platform simplifies and accelerates car sales across multiple channels, connecting dealers with providers and customers to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.- Project Management: Built and managed an international team across 4 countries, implementing Agile practices (Scrum/Scrumban), sprint planning, retrospectives, and regular demos to ensure seamless collaboration despite time zone differences.- Product Development: Delivered an MVP for a B2B car auction platform targeting the UAE market under tight deadlines and limited resources. Led the market pivot to Switzerland, focusing on automation for insurance and financing modules.- System Integrations: Successfully integrated legal support services, VIN data providers, and initiated collaborations with two banks to automate credit approval processes for car dealers.- Business Processes: Designed workflows (BPMN), developed user stories, and translated founder requirements into actionable tasks for the development team.- Team Leadership: Conducted 1:1 meetings to boost team performance and motivation, resolved conflicts, and ensured a high level of engagement within a diverse, remote team.- Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Adapted to and coordinated with stakeholders and team members from various cultural and professional backgrounds, building strong relationships with external partners and service providers.Key Skills: Agile (Scrum, Scrumban), team management, international market experience, process documentation (BPMN, user stories), API integrations, Jira, Miro, Confluence, Figma. Show less

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  Omnis.Tec

  Dec 2023 - Oct 2024

  Co-Founder

  Omnis.Tec is a startup offering a white-label loyalty system for SMEs in the HoReCa sector, enabling businesses to implement advanced loyalty programs with analytics, marketing campaigns, and virtual cards.- Team Building & Leadership: Hired and managed a team from scratch, scaling it to 10 members. Conducted 1:1 meetings, implemented employee development plans, and maintained a high level of team engagement.- Process Establishment: Introduced Agile practices (Scrum), organized development workflows in Jira, and ensured timely task delivery through clear prioritization and goal alignment.- Product Development: Led the creation of the MVP, followed by feature expansion such as customer base analytics and marketing tools. Worked closely with stakeholders to align business needs with development goals.- Market Insights & Hypothesis Testing: Collaborated on identifying business opportunities and validating hypotheses. Despite an unproven business model, gathered valuable market insights that informed product pivots.- Strategic Oversight: Defined and documented business processes, user stories, and technical specifications to ensure clarity and focus throughout the development cycle.Key Skills: Team building, product management, Agile (Scrum), loyalty systems, market analysis, Jira, Miro, business process documentation, project documentation, backlog and task management. Show less