Yury Ramashkevich

Experience

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  EPAM Systems

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2015

  Project Overview:The project focused on creating an alerting platform integrated into a financial ecosystem, featuring backend Windows and web services along with a GUI module. Users set search criteria for desired content and select their preferred notification delivery method. The system monitors various content feeds and alerts users about relevant matches.Responsibilities:- Developed and maintained WCF Web Services and Windows Services, ensuring robust system functionality.- Architected interactions between service components and search engines to optimize content retrieval and alert accuracy.- Participated in project planning and estimations to set realistic timelines and resources.- Managed project development processes, overseeing the completion of milestones on schedule.- Authored detailed project documentation to support transparency and ease reference.- Conducted interviews for developers and QA engineers, ensuring the team met project technical needs.- Collaborated with external teams across multiple locations, facilitating their integration into the project.- Prepared and delivered status reports, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and challenges.- Researched and implemented new technologies to automate testing and enhance development processes. Show less Project Overview:The Employee Recognition Portal was developed as a digital platform to facilitate acknowledgment and rewards for employees who go above and beyond in their roles. It enables any team member, from managers to engineers, to nominate colleagues for exemplary actions. The platform follows a structured process whereby nominations are reviewed and approved by managers, resulting in bonus points awarded to the deserving employee. These points can be redeemed for various gifts from a specified catalog, adding a tangible reward to the recognition.Responsibilities:- Designed and maintained ASP.NET MVC controllers and actions, ensuring responsive and reliable backend functionality for the portal.- Developed and revised JavaScript scripts and UI controls to enhance user interaction and frontend experience.- Managed the database architecture and optimized stored procedures to support efficient data retrieval and storage, aligning with the platform's operational requirements. Show less Project Overview:The project involved developing an alerting platform integrated into a comprehensive financial ecosystem, complete with backend Windows and web services and an additional GUI module. Users specify their content interests through search criteria and select preferred methods for receiving notifications. The system diligently monitors diverse content feeds and efficiently delivers notifications when content matches the specified criteria.Responsibilities:- Developed and supported both web and Windows services, ensuring smooth backend functionality for ongoing platform operations.- Managed database objects to maintain data integrity and performance aligned with system demands.- Created and maintained installation and build scripts to streamline deployment and updates of the platform.- Designed and implemented a suite of tests including unit, integration, and performance tests to ascertain and enhance the reliability and efficiency of the platform.- Developed test tools to facilitate effective and comprehensive testing, helping to identify and resolve potential issues swiftly. Show less

  • Lead Software Engineer

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Software Engineer

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2012
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  EPAM Systems

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2024

  Spearheading diverse projects within the financial business domain with a specific focus on trading and banking. Leading the delivery of a comprehensive suite of financial chart applications, instrumental in streamlining the platform ecosystem for financial instruments. Integrating of advanced technical analysis solutions into customer FX Trading financial ecosystem. Facilitating product integrations across various solutions aimed to enrich trading capabilities.Solution offers an extensive range of sophisticated charting and analytical features for active traders, portfolio managers, wealth managers, mutual funds managers. Provides robust analysis tools to facilitate well-informed investment decisions, allows for customization to suit individual trading styles. Responsibilities:* Orchestrated the development of consistent delivery processes across multiple projects, enhancing operational efficiency.* Managed a dynamic schedule for quarterly releases, aligning project development with strategic goals.* Executed strategic capacity and resource allocation to ensure project needs met available resources, optimizing effectiveness.* Crafted and controlled financial strategies, maintaining strict adherence to budgets.* Built and maintained a roadmap for product delivery and integration, guiding cross-functional teams toward common goals.* Established a centralized product information repository.* Designed a customer onboarding process.* Instituted governance protocols for varied stakeholder groups.* Maintained proactive stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment of project goals and transparent communication.* Advanced a proactive risk management strategy, identifying and mitigating potential project obstacles.* Aligned release scopes with project objectives.* Created a comprehensive communication framework to foster clear exchanges, boosting collaboration. Show less An accomplished Program Delivery Manager, my expertise lies in driving program strategies, investing in customer success, and delivering exceptional results. Using data-driven methodologies and AI technologies, I lead key account initiatives, enhancing efficiency and promoting innovation in delivery processes and platform integrations.A significant part of my approach involves developing effective project-level governance structures. Under this purview, I emphasize communication and foster continual enhancements. My financial acumen and negotiation skills serve me well in developing and validating client-facing contracts, while my meticulous analysis of P&L statements helps to shape aligned improvement plans. I prepare diligently for comprehensive audit procedures, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence.Applying due diligence to customer feedback management, I constructively translate insights into actionable improvement plans focused on customer satisfaction. Among my responsibilities, the careful interview process, candidate selection, and integration of key roles into ongoing programs are some that I handle meticulously.Team engagement ranks high on my list of priorities. Through employee surveys and close collaboration with HR, I deepen team engagement. A focused balance between attrition prevention measures and role transition management helps me drive team stability. The personal and professional growth of team members is an integral aspect of my strategy, where role scopes are adjusted based on individual development plans.In combining technical acumen, strategic oversight, and people-focused leadership, my goal is to constantly enhance delivery processes, foster strong team engagement, and continuously deliver exceptional client value. Show less Project scope and responsibilities:- Managed cross-program transition of Legal domain projects, involving stakeholder analysis, process reformation, scope definition, and risk management.- Implemented and oversaw a Scrum-based development process, ensuring adherence to all standard ceremonies such as iteration planning and daily stand-ups.- Created and maintained essential project artifacts, including delivery plans, stakeholder matrices, risk registries, QA, and release strategies.- Conducted budget management and resource allocation based on long-term forecasts, participated in staffing and onboarding activities.- Formulated detailed release strategies for key product milestones, including execution plans, timing, rollback contingencies, and risk identification.- Fostered open, transparent relationships with customers through regular direct communications and status meetings.- Monitored team performance and project metrics, applying corrective actions as necessary to align with project goals.- Facilitated program-level governance calls to update stakeholders on project statuses and asset management.- Managed internal and external communications effectively, addressing project risks and maintaining stakeholder relations.- Coordinated knowledge transfer and project handoffs to other vendors, ensuring well-organized transition plans and stakeholder engagement. Show less Project Overview:I managed a comprehensive suite of projects within the Financial & Risks business area, focusing on distinct applications tailored to financial markets. The project involved multiple streams based on specific business purposes, team skill sets, and locations.Project Streams:1. **Charts**: Aimed at developing a robust system for graphical charts and financial data management services, crucial for detailed financial analyses and presentations.2. **Streaming Charts**: Enhanced graphical exploration of financial trends, offering an intuitive interface for analyzing data across various financial sectors.3. **CSM (Content System Management)**: Enabled users like product managers and analysts to quickly create customizable pages in the product, incorporating dynamic content such as charts and data-tables.Responsibilities:- Led the formation and effective coordination of a local team and multiple distributed streams, significantly boosting team morale and project appeal.- Initiated and tailored an SDLC for three distinct streams, incorporating regular scrum ceremonies and workflows adapted to each stream’s specific needs.- Cultivated strong relationships with Product Owners and stakeholders, achieving high satisfaction levels and active engagement.- Executed numerous .NET tasks and established a Jenkins-based CI pipeline, enhancing development and deployment processes.- Oversaw targeted training programs for the team, aligning skills with business and technology needs.- Conducted technical interviews to maintain high standards in team expertise and project alignment.- Managed task execution and time reporting, ensuring project adherence to schedules and accurate effort tracking. 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  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Senior Program Delivery Manager

    Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Project Manager

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2015 - Jul 2021

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2016 - Aug 2018