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Andrii Kachan
Lviv, Ukraine

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented Technical Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in telecommunications
and and related IT projects. Proven track record of delivering complex network solutions, managing
large-scale fiber-optic rollouts, and leading cross-functional teams. Expert in bridging the gap
between technical requirements and client business goals, ensuring 100% project success rates for
both corporate and government sectors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

 Project Management: Full SDLC, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Resource
Allocation.
 Technical Expertise: MSAN, Fiber Optics (FTTH/GPON), xDSL, Ethernet, VPN, API
Integrations, Civil Works (CW). Network Core & Services: understanding of Fixed IMS.
Subscriber Data Management (SDM): Proficient in managing projects involving HLR
(Home Location Register) and HSS (Home Subscriber Server) databases.
 Client Relations: Stakeholder Management, Technical Support, Requirements Gathering,
Contract Negotiation.
 Operational Excellence: Process Automation, Team Leadership, Vendor Management,
Cost Optimization (ROI).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Uarnet (Ukrainian Academic and Research Network) | Project Manager 2019 – Present

 Network Infrastructure: Successfully spearheaded the construction of 85 fixed optical
network sites (MSAN) and over 230 km of fiber-optic lines across various levels.
 Strategic Growth: Built a new internal department for primary telecom network
construction from scratch, eliminating the need for outsourcing and reducing contractor
costs to zero within one year.
 Complex Delivery: Managed high-stakes projects with non-standard technical requirements
for government agencies, achieving a 100% success rate.
 Stakeholder Management: Negotiated with software and hardware developers to
customize equipment features based on project-specific needs.
 Operations & Risk: Identified potential project risks early, implementing corrective actions
to protect budgets and timelines. Orchestrated parallel projects, ensuring optimal resource
distribution.
 CSAT: Ensured high customer satisfaction by aligning technical capabilities with business
expectations.
Ukrtelecom JSC | Project Manager (Modernization & Rollout) 2016 – 2018

 Modernization: Led the "B6 Modernization & Rollout" project, deploying 155 MSAN sites
(including complex installations in Lviv’s historical center) and 130 km of fiber networks.
 Customer Transition: Successfully migrated 50,000+ subscribers from legacy systems to
a modern stable network (PSTN, xDSL, ISDN, VPN, IPTV).
 Technical Optimization: Increased average network access speeds by 4x (from 15 Mbps to
50 Mbps) for the migrated subscriber base.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 E2E Project Leadership: Directing the full project lifecycle for core network components,
including Fixed IMS deployment and Subscriber Data Management (SDM) integration.
 Technical Upgrades: Managing complex CNF (Cloud-native Network Functions)
upgrades, ensuring zero downtime and seamless transition in cloud-native infrastructures.
 Data Migration & Architecture: Overseeing the synchronization and management of
HLR/HSS systems to ensure data integrity for large subscriber bases.
 Methodologies: End-to-End (E2E) Project Planning, Risk Mitigation, and Lifecycle
Management. Agile (Scrum)

Ukrtelecom JSC | Head of Engineering Group / Systems Engineer 2009 – 2016

 Leadership: Promoted to Category I Engineer and Team Lead for business client
connectivity in the Lviv region.
 Euro 2012 Support: Directly involved in the organization and deployment of
communication networks for the UEFA Euro 2012 championship in Lviv.
 Maintained a 95% resolution rate for client technical issues and a 90% success rate for
new service activations within a strict 24-hour SLA.

EDUCATION

Lviv Polytechnic National University: Master’s Degree in Information Communication Networks
and Telecommunications (2005 – 2010)

 Continuous Learning: Completed numerous corporate trainings in project management,
leadership, and advanced telecommunication technologies.

SKILLS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (B1/Intermediate), Russian (Fluent).
 Driver’s License: Category B.
 Soft Skills: Conflict resolution, team motivation, crisis management, and cross-
departmental synchronization.