Olha Hrynenko

Experience

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  ProCredit Bank

  May 2010 - Jul 2020

  - Developed, implemented, supported, and improved a range of non-loan bank products and services- Managed various projects, including iBank2ua for LE, Mobile banking for PI, E-banking for PI, DropBox, IBAN implementation, ProFIX, Cashless, and centralisation, ensuring that projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards- Organised and facilitated all Scrum team meetings, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, grooming, and demos, ensuring that team members were aligned, productive, and continuously improving- Analysed, prioritised, and estimated tasks, ensuring that project tasks were accurately tracked, updated, and reported- Created products, and business processes, and parametrised them in the core banking system, ensuring that products and processes were aligned with the bank's strategy, policies, and regulatory requirements- Developed, reviewed, and refined internal bank procedures, ensuring that procedures were standardised, documented, and communicated to the relevant stakeholders- Worked on improving the quality of customer services and the bank's processes' efficiency- Provided daily operational activity support, ensuring that issues were resolved in a timely and effective manner and that customer needs were met to a high standard Show less - Organised and supervised branch operations, ensuring that the branch was efficient, productive, and provided high-quality customer service- Planned and organised promotional events and presentations, resulting in increased brand awareness, new customer acquisition, and improved customer loyalty- Attracted business and individual clients, selling bank products and services, resulting in increased revenue, customer base, and market share- Prepared various reports and business plans for the branch, including P&L statements, cash flow statements, deposit and loan portfolios, etc., ensuring that branch operations were financially sound, efficient, and aligned with the bank's strategy and goals Show less

  • Business Support Specialist

    Dec 2010 - Jul 2020

  • Deputy Branch Manager

    May 2010 - Dec 2010
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  Charity foundation My Ukraine Above All

  Nov 2014 - now

  Chairman of the Board
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  GETU.FINANCE

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  - Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and articulate a clear product vision that aligned with the organisation's objectives- Designed and executed a comprehensive product strategy to meet various business KPIs- Conducted ongoing customer research and product analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and market opportunities- Optimised the customer journey by identifying areas for improvement, implementing user-centred design principles, and testing and validating changes- Identified and filled product gaps by collaborating with stakeholders to prioritise and develop new product features, functionalities, and services that aligned with the product vision and roadmap- Led a team of 8 R&D professionals, including designers, developers, and QA testers, to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget- Facilitated sprint planning, conducted daily stand-up meetings, held sprint retrospective meetings, and sprint reviews to ensure that the team was aligned, productive, and continuously improving- Collaborated with HR to create talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and leadership development strategies, resulting in a high-performing and diverse team Show less - Collaborated with project stakeholders to understand business requirements, and defined project scope, objectives, and deliverables, resulting in successful project outcomes that met client expectations- Developed a project plan by breaking down tasks, prioritising them, and distributing them among team members, resulting in efficient use of resources and timely completion of project milestones- Estimated and planned projects from start to finish together with the team, resulting in accurate project timelines and budgets- Managed, monitored, and motivated the project team, ensuring that team members were aligned with project goals, delivering high-quality work, and meeting project timelines- Provided regular project status updates and progress reports to clients and internal management, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely resolution of project issues- Facilitated sprint planning, conducted daily stand-up meetings, held sprint retrospective meetings, and sprint reviews, resulting in improved team collaboration, communication, and productivity- Managed Scrum activities in Jira, ensuring that project tasks were accurately tracked, updated, and reported- Prepared meeting minutes, followed up on action points, and collected updates, ensuring that project stakeholders were well-informed and that project tasks were completed on time- Created project specification documents, ensuring that project requirements were accurately captured, documented, and communicated to the project team and stakeholders- Participated in the hiring and onboarding processes, ensuring that the project team was staffed with skilled and motivated professionals who were aligned with the project goals and company culture Show less

  • Co-Founder/Product Manager

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Evolved Ideas

  Jul 2022 - now

  Project Manager

  - ⁠Developed and introduced new processes, resulting in improved project management efficiency, consistency, and quality.- ⁠Provided guidance and mentorship to junior project managers, aiding their professional development and enhancing their project management skills.- ⁠Successfully managed and coordinated projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.- ⁠Facilitated seamless communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business objectives and client expectations.- Took ownership of planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint, and release planning ceremonies.- Ensured strict adherence to agile processes and best practices, emphasising accountability and visibility of activities through efficient monitoring and tracking systems and processes.- Cultivated a collaborative team working environment, actively encouraging and supporting self-organisation within the team.- Placed a strong emphasis on individual empowerment and personal responsibility, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.- Demonstrated expertise in identifying and swiftly removing blockers, proactively preventing distractions that could impede the team's ability to meet their objectives.- Facilitated open and constructive discussions and resolved conflicts to maintain a positive and productive team environment.- Empowered teams to self-organise and actively encouraged them to recommend improvements.- Assisted in the implementation of changes to best practices, driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Show less