Олександр

Oleksandr Shramenko
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Location: Odesa, Ukraine

Profile Summary

Strategic business leader with over 30 years of experience in telecom, digital platforms, and B2B
services. Proven track record in launching and scaling ventures, managing large cross-functional
teams (up to 150 people), and handling multimillion-dollar budgets (up to $100M). Expert in
strategic marketing, business development, crisis management, and startup growth. Skilled in
aligning tech with business needs and building scalable systems. Looking to build and exit high-
growth digital ventures.

Key Skills

• Strategic Business Planning & Execution
• Startup Growth & Turnaround Management
• E-commerce & SaaS Platforms
• Digital Marketing & Brand Strategy
• Leadership & Team Scaling
• Project & Product Management
• B2B Marketplace Development
• Investor Relations & Business Consulting

Professional Experience

Ukrainian NAVY

Chief of cybersecurity department

2023-2025

SET Ltd | Odesa, Ukraine
Co-owner, Investor & Business Developer
2018 – 2023

• Co-founded Torgua.com, an e-commerce procurement portal integrated with Prozorro
(Ukrainian government procurement).
• Led platform concept development, terms of reference, and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversaw collaboration with developers and public sector partners.

Studyx Ltd | London, GB
Co-owner, Investor & Product Strategist
2016 – 2023

• Designed a no-code app builder platform for educators and coaches.
• Launched over 400 apps on Google Play & App Store.
• Delivered pilots with Sberbank, Vodafone, Pepsi, PwC; ran an internship program in
Budapest.
• Led investment search and product evolution.

Setonline Ltd | CIS
Co-owner, General Manager
2008 – 2018

• Rebuilt a failing B2B marketplace from scratch.
• Rehired staff, updated tech infrastructure, and reached stable profitability within 2 years.
• Exited in 2018 due to relocation to Ukraine.

INCORE Ltd | CIS
General Manager
2004 – 2008

• Built a mobile VAS provider with its own Ring Back Tone services under the Pricall
brand.
• Introduced revenue-sharing models with operators.
• Scaled operations across 3 national mobile carriers.
• Successfully exited: sold the company to Megafon.

Ukrtelecom | Odesa Branch
Marketing & Sales Director
2001 – 2002

• Increased subscriber base and revenue by double digits.
• Oversaw ADSL launch for 120,000+ users.
• Managed the company's privatization project.

Earlier Roles:

• Marketing Director, Naddima Group (2000–2001)
• Marketing Director, Farlep Telecom (1998–2000)
• Branch Director, UMC Mobile (1996–1998)
• Head of Computing Dept., Navy Research Institute (1987–1992)

Education

• High Navy Radioelectronic Institute, Computer Science (1982–1987)
• PMI PMBoK v.4 – Project & Risk Management (2010)
• Google Digital Marketing, Prometheus/Google (2023)
• Telecom Marketing Strategy, INSEAD (2008)
• Cybersecurity MiniMBA course, 2024

Notable Training & Certifications

• Blue Ocean Strategy – INSEAD (2007)
• Strategic Management & Finance – CBSD (1998)
• SME Systems – Mitsubishi Institute (1999)
• Re-Imagine – Tom Peters (2012)
• Management Consulting – Brian Tracy (2013)
• Stock Exchange Management – St. Petersburg (1996)

Languages

• Ukrainian (native)
• Russian (fluent)
• English (upper intermediate)