Maksym

Name: Maksym Kukushkin
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
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Objective:
Dedicated and results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record in leading
cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Seeking a challenging
position in software development project management where I can leverage my strong
organizational skills, strategic mindset, and hands-on experience to drive successful project
outcomes. Committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment to ensure the
timely and efficient delivery of projects while exceeding client expectations.

Education:
NTUU KPI (National Technical University of Ukraine Kiev Polytechnic Institute), Ukraine
Specialist
September 2003 - February 2009
Major Subjects: Computer-integrated manufacturing processes and production

Work Experience:

GlobalLogic (Apr 2024 - current) - Project Manager:
Currently contributing to the development of a large-scale Generative AI Platform (GenAI
Platform) project involving over 300 team members. Serving as the Project Manager for a
dedicated team of 10 engineers tasked with creating one of the platform’s key components.
My responsibilities include:

● Scope alignment: ensuring that the scope of our component aligns with the global
objectives and goals of the overall project.
● Team building: recruiting specialized talent required to achieve the project’s
objectives.
● Budget and timeline oversight: managing the project budget and schedules to ensure
timely task completion.
● Risk management: identifying and mitigating risks associated with project
deliverables.
● Process development: establishing efficient workflows within the team and aligning
them with external processes, including release management, change management,
and defect management.
● Cross-team communication: coordinating and synchronizing with other teams,
identifying interdependencies, prioritizing, and planning to address them effectively.
● Performance metrics analysis: collecting and analyzing team productivity metrics and
providing regular project reports.
GlobalLogic (Jan 2024 - Mar 2024) - Technical Project Manager:
Development of a data storage management software platform that seamlessly
integrates with the hardware ecosystem, delivering an optimal customer experience
through efficient, policy-based storage management automation on a large scale. This
platform is designed to bolster industry-leading storage solutions, offering unparalleled
performance, scalability, and availability. At its core, the platform focuses on enabling the
efficient provisioning of block storage volumes, with plans to expand its capabilities to
include file and object storage, computing, and additional infrastructure components over
time. Key responsibilities:
● Defining project objectives and scope: defined the goals and extent of the project,
considering technical requirements and stakeholder expectations.
● Project planning and scheduling: planned the project and developed schedules,
including resource allocation, milestones, and checkpoint definition.
● Resource allocation and management: distributed and managed resources,
ensuring efficient use of the team and technical assets.
● Risk management: identified, analyzed, and managed project risks, developed
minimization and response plans.
● Collaborative budget management: actively participated in the collective
budgeting process within a team of project managers, focusing on monitoring
expenses and optimizing financial resources.
● QA: ensured that the quality assurance process was tightly and efficiently
integrated with the development processes, facilitating seamless synchronization
between quality checks and software development stages.
● Stakeholder communication: maintained communication with stakeholders,
including reporting on progress, issues, and changes in the project.
● Technical oversight and integration: provided technical supervision and
integration, ensuring the product met technical specifications and architecture.
● Problem-solving: resolved technical and managerial issues that arose during
project implementation.
● Continuous improvement: continually improved processes and project
management methods, analyzing project execution to identify improvement
opportunities.

Fintech Startup (May 2023 - Jan 2024) - Product Manager (part-time):
I had the opportunity to lead the development of the project from its inception. As a Product
Manager, I collaborated closely with the customer to define the product vision, goals, and
development strategy. Key responsibilities included:
● Gathering and documenting product requirements, creating a comprehensive
technical specification;
● Defining crucial roles and collaborating with the customer to assemble a
high-performing team for project implementation;
● Developing requirements for candidates and meticulously selecting a team of
developers;
 ● Describing and implementing essential processes for product development, such as
task management and payment strategies;
● Selecting and configuring tools for task management, code version control, and
documentation storage, utilizing platforms like Jira, GitHub, and Confluence.

GlobalLogic (Aug 2021 - Dec 2023) - Project Manager:
Having initially served as a Software Developer on a long-term project, I gradually
transitioned into the role of Project Manager, where my efficiency notably excelled. In this
capacity, my responsibilities include:
● Allocating resources for tasks, coordinating vacation schedules, and ensuring optimal
team efficiency;
● Engaging with customers to provide updates on task progress and discuss task
priorities, adapting to changing requirements as necessary;
● Analyzing project requirements, seeking clarification, and negotiating changes when
needed;
● Facilitating effective communication within the team, providing feedback on
performance, and addressing organizational matters such as promotions or
dismissals;
● Overseeing project documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness;
● Generating reports to communicate project status, milestones, and key performance
indicators.

GlobalLogic (Jan 2016 - Aug 2021) - Software Engineer:
I joined the development team during the Proof of Concept (POC) stage and actively
contributed to the entire lifecycle, leading to the successful implementation of a commercial
solution into production. Throughout this period, I undertook diverse tasks, including:
● Tailoring the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) to meet project requirements;
● Modifying existing applications and developing new ones to enhance project
capabilities;
● Development of the ORM system to streamline data management;
● Creating APIs for seamless communication between applications at different levels;
● Successfully migrating applications to updated versions of AOSP to ensure
compatibility and leverage new features.

Samsung Electronics (Sep 2011 - Dec 2016) - Software Engineer:
I initiated my development career as an Android developer at Samsung Electronics. Over the
course of my tenure, I actively contributed to the development of numerous projects for
mobile devices. Notably, some of these products, such as the e-book and kids mode
functionalities, were successfully integrated into the Galaxy firmware and continue to receive
support.

Skills:
● Project Planning and Execution
● SW development Methodologies
● Team Leadership and Collaboration
● Risk Management and Mitigation
 ● Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Building
● Quality Assurance and Process Improvement
● Conflict Resolution and Decision Making
● Project Management Tools
● Technical Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
● Time Management and Prioritization
● Adaptability
● Communicational skills
● Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Certificates:
SAFe 6 (CERTIFICATE ID: 14837680-7929)

Languages:
● Ukrainian - native
● Russian - native
● English - upper intermediate