Nikita Yamshchikov

Experience

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  Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee

  Feb 2011 - May 2014

  Program Manager

  Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee delivered Winter Olympics, hosting 6,000 athletes from 88 countries across 98 events. Managing a $50 billion budget, it developed state-of-the-art venues and ensured seamless operations through advanced systems.• Enhanced portfolio transparency across 200+ construction and transportation projects within 9 months by implementing integrated reporting and training for project managers.• Executed a transportation planning project for 250+ Heads of state and government officials, efficiently planning travel, accommodation, and service levels to ensure secure and well-coordinated arrangements. Show less

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  Sberbank

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Program Manager

  Sberbank is the largest financial institution in the country and a leader in Eastern Europe, managing over $500 billion in assets and serving 100+ million clients across 20+ countries. Renowned for its innovative digital banking solutions, it has transformed into a diversified ecosystem offering a wide range of financial and non-financial services.• Achieved annual savings of over $5 million within 12 months by spearheading a comprehensive IT project to streamline government agency interactions at Sberbank, reducing manual operations through automation.• Executed strategic technical program plans, aligning with organizational goals. Show less

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  Freight One

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2020

  Head Program Management Office

  Freight One is a leading private rail freight operator with a 17% market share and annual revenue exceeding $1 billion. Managing 120,000 monthly shipments, it provides efficient, tailored logistics solutions for industries such as oil and gas, metals, agriculture, and construction.• Saved $10 million in annual cost and increased wagon turnover speed by 2 hours within 2 years by developing a native mobile app for assessing wagon conditions, integrated with an internal decision-making system.• Saved $3 million within 6 months by developing an ML algorithm to accurately predict wagon arrival times at major steel manufacturing sites, reducing excess wagon inventory and enhancing planning accuracy. Show less

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  Freight One

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

  Chief Technology Officer

  Freight One is a leading private rail freight operator with a 17% market share and annual revenue exceeding $1 billion. Managing 120,000 monthly shipments, it provides efficient, tailored logistics solutions for industries such as oil and gas, metals, agriculture, and construction.• Developed a digital strategy for the largest private freight railway operator within six months. Proposed 7+ strategic initiatives, including an E-commerce Customer Platform, Demand Forecasting, Route Navigator, and Predictive Maintenance.• Led the creation of an E-commerce Customer Platform handling 120,000 monthly shipments, cutting client service expenses by $3 million annually, boosting revenue by 53 million rubles per year with 75% NPS.• Achieved a $2M maintenance cost reduction in 12 months by leading the Digital Twin Wagon project, integrating machine learning for predictive maintenance and saving via data analysis and through optimized repair scheduling.Technological Stack: Vue, Angular, Python, PostgreSQL, Sentry, Zabbix, Grafana, Qlik, Kubernetes, Jira. Show less

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  PGK Digital

  Jul 2022 - now

  Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

  PGK Digital is a consulting IT company serving as an external digital IT department for top businesses in shipping, rail freight, agritech, and oil and gas, with clients generating $3.7 billion annually. Specializing in Digital transformation strategies, AI, predictive analytics, and digital platforms. Reporting to the CEO, I managed a team of up to 140 engineers.• Developed a long-term digital transformation strategy for a leading shipping company (230+ vessels, 15M tons/year) within 5 months, proposing over 7 initiatives — including Fleet Optimization, Geo-service and Fuel Utilization.• Reduced fuel costs by 14% ($2 million annually) for a large shipping company by developing a predictive ML model with MAPE < 5% in just 3 months, optimizing fuel efficiency based on engine revolutions, cargo weight, location, and wind factors.• Led the discovery phase for a digital agronomy platform to boost crop yields by 7%, delivering module designs (seasonal planning, climate control, irrigation, care, chemical usage), CJM, User Stories, roadmaps, and budgets in 2 months.• Developed an AI assistant for an oil and gas company using LLM + RAG technology, granting access to over 1,000 regulations for 120 employees, reducing information search time by 70% within 6 months.• Developed a real-time GIS-enabled location monitoring system, reducing report preparation time by 70% and analytical reporting time by 50% for over 150 daily active users within 9 months.Technological Stack: Angular, Python, PostgreSQL, NiFi, Sentry, Zabbix, Grafana, Qlik, Kubernetes, Jira. Show less