Олена

Profile
PhD-qualified engineer with experience in railway infrastructure, research activities, and technical project support. Skilled in
working with technical documentation, data analysis, and project coordination. Open to learning new tools and technologies to
improve product and process quality.

Professional Experience
Acting Director, Center for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment “Development and Reconstruction of Community and Territorial
Infrastructure”
Coordinating the Center’s operations and ensuring the effective use of scientific, measurement, and testing equipment.
Managing research and contractual activities, including cooperation with research institutions, university departments, and
external clients.
Overseeing the development of the Center’s technical infrastructure and ensuring proper technical and metrological support of
its equipment.

Specialist, Educational and Innovation Testing Center
O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv
May 2025 – Present
Technical editor of the scientific journal “Scientific Bulletin of Construction”
Managed and updated the Center’s website

Engineer, Scientific Department
Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport, Kharkiv
Jan 2019 – May 2025
Coordinated national and international research collaboration in railway engineering
Organized scientific conferences and managed publication of conference proceedings
Supported student research activities and participation in academic competitions
Contributed to research projects focused on railway infrastructure and cost optimization

Project Assistant, Research Unit of Railway Engineering
Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), Vienna, Austria
May 2022 – Aug 2022
Conducted research in railway engineering and transport economics

OLENA
Supervised student Bachelor’s thesis work

Engineer, Department of Chief Project Engineers
Design Institute “IPIT”, Kharkiv, Ukraine
May 2021 – Nov 2021
Translated technical drawings and documentation
Collaborated with European partners on railway design projects

KALIUZHNA
Participated in the design of railway lines, track structures, and infrastructure elements

Engineer, Bridge Test Station / Railway Diagnostics Laboratory
State Enterprise “Southern Railway”, Kharkiv
Dec 2014 – Jan 2019
Reviewed cost estimates and technical documentation
Inspected infrastructure objects to assess work quality
Supported project preparation and implementation

Engineer, Track Machine Station No. 131 (Kharkiv-Sorting)
Southern Railway, Kharkiv
May 2013 – Dec 2014

Internships
Poznan University of Technology, Poland
October 2019
Participant of international project “Railway Unite Us”

Courses
CONTACTS Construction Cost Estimation and Pricing
Accounting Training Center, Kharkiv
June – August 2019
Address: 4v Neskorenykh St., Kharkiv,
Ukraine Languages
Ukrainian – Native
Phone: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) English – Upper-Intermediate (B2)
Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Tools
MS Office
AutoCAD, BricsCAD, KOMPAS
SMETA (cost estimation software)
Adobe Acrobat, Foxit PDF Editor

Skills
Public Investment & Project Management Кegulatory & Documentation
Project coordination across full lifecycle; support of evaluation, reporting, Work with technical and regulatory documentation; preparation and
and documentation processes; basic knowledge of public investment editing of formal documents; strong attention to detail and
programs and portfolio management; multi-stakeholder coordination compliance
Analytical & Reporting Coordination & Communication
Data analysis and interpretation; preparation of analytical reports and Organization of events and meetings; preparation of agendas and
technical documentation; project monitoring and evaluation; cost analysis materials; stakeholder communication, including international
in infrastructure projects collaboration; consulting support in project preparation
Budgeting & Financial Awareness
Experience with cost estimation and pricing; understanding of budgeting
and resource planning; work with financial documentation
Education
PhD in Civil Engineering (Construction and Architecture)
Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Thesis: “Increasing the Early Strength of Reinforced Concrete Sleepers Using Complex Additives”
Master’s Degree in Railroad Track and Track Facilities
Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport, Kharkiv, Ukraine
2008 – 2013
Driver’s license (Category B)