Romana

Romana Ivankova
IT HR / People Partner

Lviv, Ukraine
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Management graduate with hands-on experience working within a Data Engineering team, specializing in
team coordination, onboarding, and internal communication. Proven track record of facilitating Agile
processes, resolving communication bottlenecks, and alignment of diverse stakeholders in fast-paced
environments. Combines a strong foundation in people management with exceptional technical literacy
(SDLC, Cloud, Data workflows), enabling seamless communication with engineering teams, Tech Leads, and
hiring managers. Passionate about employee engagement, smooth onboarding execution, and fostering
healthy team dynamics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EPAM Ukraine | Data Engineering / Scrum Coordinator [Aug 2025 – Jun 2026]
Acted as a bridge between management and the engineering team, facilitating daily communication,
Agile ceremonies, and sprint execution to maintain effective collaboration.
Coordinated the internal onboarding processes, ensuring smooth knowledge sharing, documentation
access, and integration for new team members.
Identified communication bottlenecks within the team, proactively resolving conflicts and optimizing
internal delivery processes.
Managed project documentation and tracked requirements using Jira and Confluence.
Leveraged direct exposure to SQL, Python, and Azure-based Data Engineering workflows to
thoroughly understand technical roles, engineering seniority levels, and software development cycles.
Non-Governmental / Volunteer Organizations | Project Coordinator & Children's Program Mentor
[2025 – Present]
Successfully coordinated educational and psychological support projects for children, managing end-
to-end community initiatives.
Handled interpersonal communication, organized schedules, aligned multiple stakeholders, and
resolved conflicts in high-stress environments.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Management (with Honours)
University of Agriculture in Cracow, Poland | Oct 2021 – Jul 2024

SKILLS
HR: employee communication, onboarding support, conflict resolution, team coordination,
documentation, organizational skills, time management
Technical Knowledge: SDLC, Agile/Scrum, Cloud Concepts (Azure, AWS), SQL, Python, Data
Analytics workflows.
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, LinkedIn, Google Workspace
Soft Skills: сommunication, high empathy, team leadership, conflict resolution, responsibility

CERTIFICATIONS & LANGUAGES
Languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (IELTS C1 - Advanced Proficiency), Polish (Advanced).

Technical Background Certifications:
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner(Utilized to accurately evaluate tech talent competencies,
speak the same language as software developers, and understand technical project needs)