Andrii

Andrii Protsenko
Junior Project Manager / Software Engineer

Profile
As a Junior Project Manager, I have a strong software engineering foundation along
with Agile (Scrum) working experience, as well as the capability to connect developers
with product objectives, structure ambiguous requirements, and increase team
efficiency.

I played an active part in sprint planning, backlog structuring, task estimation, and
cross-functional cooperation on multiple crypto/web3 projects. I am highly regarded for
being able to identify blockers early, ensure that tasks are understood clearly, and assist
teams in delivering on schedule.

Core Skills
Project Managment
●​ Agile (Scrum, Kanban) — practical experience in sprint planning, backlog
refinement, and iterative delivery
●​ Task breakdown, prioritization, and estimation (story-level)
●​ Risk identification, blocker escalation, and issue tracking
●​ Improving task clarity, acceptance criteria, and workflow transparency
●​ Cross-functional team coordination (frontend, backend, product)
●​ Project documentation, reporting, and structured communication
●​ Jira, Trello, Notion, Slack
●​ GitHub / Bitbucket (issues, PR coordination)
●​ Google Docs / Sheets

Programming & Frameworks
●​ TypeScript, JavaScript
●​ React, Next.js
●​ Nest.js (API integration, backend logic understanding)
 ●​ Bash, C, C++

Databases & Backend
●​ PostgreSQL, MySQL
●​ Firebase (auth, realtime data, cloud functions – basic usage)
●​ REST APIs, request/response debugging

Infrastructure & Tools
●​ Linux (Ubuntu)
●​ Docker (basic usage)
●​ AWS: EC2, IAM
●​ GitHub, Bitbucket
●​ Debugging tools, logs, browser dev tools, network inspection

Crypto & Web3 Experience
●​ Decentralized exchanges (DEX)
●​ Liquidity pools and swaps (Orca)
●​ Crypto rebalancing and routing via Jupiter
●​ Understanding of blockchain transaction flows, fees, and common user issues

Work Experience
Frontend Developer (Crypto Projects)
MindWave | Dec 2024 – Feb 2026
Worked on multiple crypto/web3 products, combining frontend development with active
involvement in Agile processes, planning, and team coordination.

Project 1: Liquidity Pools (DEX):
●​ Coordinated frontend–backend integration by clarifying requirements and aligning
implementation details between developers
●​ Contributed to backlog refinement and task breakdown, improving development clarity
and reducing follow-up questions during implementation
●​ Identified and documented functional issues during testing, helping reduce bug
resolution time by ~20–30%
●​ Supported prioritization decisions for feature delivery based on technical dependencies
●​ Participated in validation of liquidity pool calculations and edge cases
Impact: Improved communication between frontend and backend, leading to smoother
integration cycles and fewer reworks during feature delivery.

Project 2: Crypto Rebalancing Platform:
●​ Took ownership of frontend delivery from scratch, including planning implementation
steps and aligning them with product expectations
●​ Structured tasks and defined development priorities for ~2–3 week delivery cycles
●​ Actively participated in sprint planning, estimation, and iterative delivery (Scrum-based
workflow)
●​ Coordinated API integration with backend developers, reducing ambiguity in
requirements and improving delivery predictability
●​ Proactively identified blockers and dependencies, helping prevent delays in sprint
execution
●​ Conducted functional testing and validation of business logic before release

Impact:
●​ Reduced task ambiguity, leading to more predictable sprint completion (~80–90% of
planned tasks delivered per sprint)
●​ Improved alignment between product expectations and implementation, reducing rework

Process & Team Contributions:
●​ Applied Scrum practices in daily work: backlog structuring, sprint planning, and iterative
delivery
●​ Helped define clearer task descriptions and acceptance criteria, reducing developer
confusion and back-and-forth
●​ Improved task tracking and transparency within the team
●​ Acted as a communication bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders

These projects strengthened my experience in system design, data visualization,
calculations, and practical testing in crypto applications.

Researcher / Copywriter / Sales Support
AppRecode | Sep 2022 – Mar 2025
Worked across research, content creation, and sales support, with additional
involvement in resource coordination and project support activities, contributing to
planning, staffing, and operational transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

●​ Conducted structured research on IT companies, technologies, and markets (EU & US),
supporting business development and sales initiatives
●​ Identified and analyzed industry events and conferences, contributing to lead generation
and partnership opportunities
●​ Prepared technical and marketing content for website and LinkedIn, translating complex
topics into clear, structured communication
●​ Supported sales processes through well-organized research, documentation, and
stakeholder alignment

Resource Management & Project Support:
●​ Supported resource planning and allocation based on project needs, team capacity, and
skill sets
●​ Maintained visibility of resource availability (skills, seniority, workload), improving internal
transparency for staffing decisions
●​ Participated in staffing processes, including candidate search, job description
preparation, and coordination with recruitment teams
●​ Assisted in matching internal and external candidates to project requirements, improving
staffing efficiency
●​ Contributed to clarification and structuring of project requirements in collaboration with
stakeholders

Process & Coordination Impact:
●​ Supported tracking of planned vs actual time (Jira), helping identify gaps in reporting and
improving data accuracy
●​ Contributed to improving resource utilization by reducing untracked or misreported work
hours (~10–15% improvement in reporting consistency)
●​ Assisted in preparation of weekly and monthly reports on utilization, availability, and
resource forecasts
 ●​ Supported project managers in coordination activities, including task tracking and
cross-team communication
●​ Participated in communication with partners and subcontractors, including basic
negotiation and expectation alignment

Impact: Improved visibility into resource allocation and utilization, supported more structured
staffing decisions, and enhanced alignment between business needs and technical delivery.

This role strengthened my skills in coordination, planning, stakeholder communication,
and understanding of project and resource management processes.

Education
Kyiv Polytechnic National University, Kyiv
Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Software Engineering (2019 – 2024)
Relevant focus areas: - Software architecture - Databases and backend systems -
Operating systems - Software testing and debugging

Languages
●​ Ukrainian – Native
●​ English – Upper‑Intermediate (B2)

Additional Information
●​ Strong interest in transitioning into Project Management
●​ Experience working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
●​ Understanding of product development lifecycle
●​ Experience in crypto/Web3 environments
●​ Detail-oriented approach to debugging and documentation
●​ Able to quickly learn new tools, domains, and processes