Ruslan

C-Level Executive | CEO | COO |
Business & IT Strategy Leader
Results-driven executive with 20+ years of experience in IT, EdTech,
and digital transformation. Proven expertise in scaling businesses,
optimizing operations, and driving profitability. Skilled in aligning
technology with business strategy to maximize efficiency, revenue
growth, and market expansion. Adept at leading cross-functional
teams (125+ employees), managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and
fostering innovation in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Seeking executive leadership C-Level roles where I can drive optimize
operations, business transformation, and expand market reach.
Ruslan Pavlenko
Open to opportunities in IT, digitalization, and international business
sectors.
44263, Dortmund, Germany
Professional experience:
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IT-Director | Keyvolt | Kyiv, Ukraine
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Sep 2023 – Jan 2024
- Led IT strategy, overseeing network, security, and system
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Language skills: - Managed software development projects for solar power plants,
English: B2 • Upper Intermediate aligning IT with business objectives.
Deutsch: B1 • Intermediate - Implemented data-driven solutions, optimizing efficiency and
Ukrainian: C2 • Native performance.
Russian: C2 • Native
Service Member | Territorial Defense Forces (TRO) | Ukraine
Core Competencies: Feb 2022 – Sep 2023
• Business Strategy & Development - Served in the Kyiv Territorial Defense Forces, contributing to
• P&L & Financial Management
national security and defense during a critical period.
• IT & Digital Transformation
• Process Automation & Optimization
- Gained valuable experience in discipline, teamwork, and crisis
• Agile & Lean Business Methodologies management.
• Stakeholder & Investor Relations
• Change Management & Growth Scaling Chief Operating Officer | IT outsourcing company | Estonia
• International Expansion & Market Nov 2013 – Dec 2023
Penetration
• Practical successful experience in setting
- Developed and executed corporate growth strategies, driving
up and managing companies (IT, EdTech, revenue and profitability.
Services, Solar Energy) - Managed financial planning, budget allocation, and resource
• Professional direct sales skills and ability optimization.
to conduct successful negotiations - Led multi-site teams and remote operations, ensuring high
• Experience working with government and
performance and engagement.
public institutions
• Motivational speaker, effective - Formed and nurtured effective cross-functional teams.
presentation skills - Built and optimized a system for managing business operations.

Director of the branch/COO | International IT Education
Project Management “Computer Academy STEP” | Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine
Methodologies:
• Agile Jul 2002 – Aug 2020
• Scrum - Built an effective operational framework, integrating digital
• Waterfall learning platforms and automation tools.
• Kanban - Spearheaded partnerships with global tech companies, driving
curriculum innovation and student placements.
 - Developed and implemented the company’s strategic growth
Technical & Business Tools plan.
Expertise: - Implemented sustainable development systems; organized and
supervised team performance, motivating staff to achieve key
CRM & ERP: Zoho, HubSpot, HubStaff,
Hurma, PeopleForce etc. results.
- Improved business process efficiency and quality; prepared and
Project Management: Jira, Trello, Asana, analyzed reports, monitored contractual obligations, and
PipeDrive, Monday.com ensured financial discipline.
Data & Analytics: Google Analytics, Microsoft
Clarity, Power BI Key Achievements
Marketing& Automation: Google Ads,
Facebook Ads, Zapier, MailChimp,
Sustainable Business Growth & Profitability
GetResponse - Achieved a +45% revenue increase YoY over the past three years
through strategic planning and process automation.
Operating Systems: Windows/Mac OS/Linux, - Boosted profitability from 28% to 55% by implementing cost-
Microsoft Server/Active directory effective strategies and optimizing operations.
- Expanded company market presence, increasing project output
Business Software: Microsoft Office, Google
Workspace, GoogleSuite etc. by 20–25% annually.
Organizational Leadership & Talent Retention
Virtualization: - Scaled and managed teams of 75+ employees, creating a culture
VMWare, Parallels, VirtualBox
of performance and innovation.
Network Security: Enterprise Security - Reduced employee turnover to 3–4% per year by implementing
Solutions, VPN Server based on OpenVPN strong motivation and retention strategies.
- Developed and executed employee development programs that
• Basic programming concepts enhanced productivity and leadership succession.
• Web development basics (HTML/CSS,
Strategic Digital Transformation & Process
JavaScript)
• Understanding of databases (SQL, NoSQL) Optimization
• Knowledge of software development - Led enterprise-wide digital transformation, implementing CRM,
lifecycle ERP, and cloud solutions that streamlined operations.
- Integrated Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance
Communication Skills: efficiency and reduce costs.
• Strong verbal and written communication
- Automated key business processes, leading to a 30% reduction
• Ability to communicate effectively with
developers, stakeholders, and clients in operational inefficiencies.
• Active listening skills Stakeholder & Partnership Management
- Negotiated and secured high-value partnerships with
Time and Resource government and corporate clients.
Management: - Spearheaded international expansion strategies, increasing
• Ability to prioritize tasks global market penetration.
• Resource allocation skills
- Strengthened client relationships, boosting customer satisfaction
• Time management techniques
] and retention rates.

Education:
- Odesa Polytechnic University • Engineer automation of
technological processes and production • 1991-1998
- Odesa Environmental University • Computer systems engineer
•1999 - 2001
- Kharkiv Institute of Advanced Education • Engineer-educator •
2005 - 2007
- IGIP / International Society for Engineering Education/ • Austria •
2005 - 2007
- HR Director Certification • 2020
- Product Manager • 2021