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MARIIA BOIKO

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Dynamic and results-oriented Project Manager with proven hands-on experience in
coordinating cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in overseeing
project timelines, managing resources, and ensuring seamless execution of deliverables.
Proficient in Agile methodologies and familiar with various task management tools to
enhance team productivity and streamline workflows.

Hard skills:
User stories, project roadmaps, reports, SDLC, lean management, SWOT, risk
management, scrum, Kanban, Agile, Jira, Trell, budgeting, data analysis.
Soft skills:
Communication, time management, leadership, negotiation, adaptability.

Achievements:
Winner of the President of Ukraine Award, 2019
Soybean Diseases: Diagnosis, Biocontrol, Prevention

Grant of the President of Ukraine, 2016
Development of biocontrol systems agrocenoses based on polymorphism and
entomopathogenic properties of bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis» (state registration
number 0116U000657)
Fundamental issues of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 2019
Assessment of biodiversity and phytoprotective properties of bacteria of the genus
Bacillus for biocontrol of pests (state registration number 0117U002554).

Languages:

Ukrainian: native; Russian: fluent; English: advanced; Portuguese: intermediate;
French: elementary; Spanish : elementary.
Education:
IT School GoIT; 2024 – 2025
IT Project Manager

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine; 2015 – 2018
Diploma: Candidate of agricultural sciences, PhD. Specialty in Biotechnology.
Qualifying scientific work: Functional biotechnological agents Bacillus thuringiensis
for Сolorado beetle control.

Tarasa Shevchenko National University of Kyiv; 2005 – 2011
Diploma: Master’s Degree in Biotechnology
Master’s Thesis: Obtaining prothrombin, its activation and diagnostic determination
of blood plasma content.

National Technical University of Kirovohrad; 2011 – 2014
Diploma: Specialist’s Degree in Economic Science, Management and Administration.
Qualifying scientific work: Management of the main production at the enterprise.

Experience:
January 2025 – Present
Freelance | IT Project Manager

• Planned, executed, and monitored web development projects using Jira for task
tracking and Confluence for documentation.

• Collaborated with cross-functional remote teams (developers, designers, QA) to
deliver client-focused solutions on time and within scope.

• Created and managed user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint boards in Jira.
• Held regular stand-ups and syncs, ensuring transparency and continuous
delivery in Agile workflows.
• Communicated directly with clients, gathering requirements and translating
them into actionable tasks.

Project Manager – https://inharmony.com.ua

The goal was to create a functional and user-friendly website for charity organization
that facilitates secure donations and enhances community engagement. Defined
project scope, timeline, and key deliverables using Jira.
 • Led a team of 9 developers and 4 designers, managing tasks and sprint
planning.
• Held daily stand-ups and weekly reviews to track progress and address
blockers.

• Maintained project documentation in Confluence.
• Communicated with stakeholders and delivered progress reports.

Result:

• Delivered a a fully functional website on time, meeting all requirements.

• Enhanced team collaboration and efficiency with Scrum methodology.
• Improved user experience through usability testing and feedback analysis.
BTU-center – LATAM (Latin America), Brazil
Regional Scientific Representative Apr 2023 - Nov 2024

• Facilitated research and development operations by managing the primary
research process through design, implementation, and delivery.

• Curated productivity by effectively communicating with processing engineers
and documenting findings.

• Search for partners, analysis of the agricultural market.

• Regulation of using biological products, negotiations.

Achievements:

• Exceeding 92% of target benchmark metrics.

• Increasing overall efficiency by 15% .

• Built strong client network.

Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Brazil April 2022 - February 2024

Post Doctorate: Evaluation of the antifungal potential of natural and synthetic
substances on planktonic and sessile cells of Candida and Cryptococus ssp.
• Successfully increased lab efficiency by 20% and reduced costs by 15%
through implementation of Lean principles.
• Lectures, research, preparation of presentations, laboratory research methods,
molecular biological (DNA, RNA isolation, PCR) analysis, microbiological methods.

Cosmetology Trainer | Beauty Systems, Kyiv

August 2019 – March 2020

• Conducted trainings for cosmetologists on the use of aesthetic equipment and
procedures.
• Provided technical and product support to clients.

Line Producer | TV Project “Superhuman”, Visimka Production, Kyiv

June 2019 – August 2019

• Coordinated production processes and managed on-set logistics for a reality
show.
• Supervised filming schedule and team coordination.

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Department of Ecobiotechnology and Biodiversity

Assistant Professor September 2016 - July 2020

• Practical classes and lectures teaching; research; preparation of presentations,
lectures and examination tasks; student assessment, writing articles and
abstracts.

Postgraduate Studies September 2015 – April 2018

• Qualifying scientific work: Functional biotechnological agents Bacillus
thuringiensis for Colorado beetle control.
• Teaching and research: practical classes, writing articles and abstracts,
preparation of presentations, laboratory research methods, molecular biological
(DNA isolation, PCR analysis), biochemical, microbiological, field methods.
 • Research of the effectiveness of using the preparative form on the basis of a
strain of entomopathogenic bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis 87/3, to control the
number of larvae of Colorado potato beetle and phytopathogens Fusarium,
Venturia ssp.

Cosmetologist | New Medical Clinic, Kyiv July 2013 – August 2014

• Performed facial and body aesthetic treatments and provided skincare
consultations.

Trainer & Sales Manager | Babor Ukraine, Kyiv November 2013 – July 2014

• Trained clients and beauty professionals in using professional skincare
products.
• Managed B2B sales and supported partner salons and clinics.

Trainer & Sales Manager (Cosmetic Equipment) | Medicalaser, Kyiv
January 2012 – July 2013
• Delivered product trainings and demonstrations for aesthetic devices.
• Engaged in direct B2B sales of medical-grade beauty equipment.

Travel Manager | Adventec Group, Kyiv July 2012 – October 2012

• Managed individual and corporate travel bookings and customer support.

Manager & Assistant to Director | Nova Travel, Kyiv Nov 2011 – June 2012

• Provided executive support and managed administrative tasks.
• Handled internal operations and client communications.

Deputy Chief Technologist | Laska LLC, Kirovohrad July 2010 – Oct 2011
 • Supervised production processes in food manufacturing.

Tarasa Shevchenko National University of Kyiv September 2009 – June 2011

• Research, assistant, industrial, undergraduate practice.
• Master thesis: Obtaining prothrombin, its activation and diagnostic
determination of blood plasma content.
• Conducting practical classes with students, laboratory research methods:
centrifugation, ion-exchange, affinity and paper chromatography, dialysis,
electrophoretic analysis, enzyme electrophoresis, molecular spectroscopy,
determination of amidase and fibrinogenase activity.

National Technical University of Kirovohrad September 2011- January 2014

• Research, assistant, industrial, undergraduate practice.
• Qualifying scientific work: Management of the main production at the
enterprise.