Romana

Romana Ivankova
Technical IT Recruiter / Talent Sourcer

Lviv, Ukraine
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Management graduate with hands-on experience working directly within a Data Engineering team, now
specializing in Technical IT Recruitment and Sourcing. Combines deep, practical technical literacy
(Databricks, AWS, Azure, SQL, Python, SDLC) with exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to speak the
same language as software developers and Tech Leads, accurately interpret complex job profiles, and
identify top engineering talent. Experienced in managing stakeholder communication, coordinating Agile
teams, and facilitating internal onboarding. Driven to match high-caliber technical professionals with the right
project roles using data-driven sourcing and a human-centric approach.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EPAM Ukraine | Data Engineering / Scrum Coordinator [Aug 2025 – Jun 2026]
Acted as a bridge between management, stakeholders, and the data engineering team, facilitating
daily communication, synchronization, and Agile workflows.
Collaborated with Tech Leads to analyze technical requirements, mapping out engineering seniority
levels (Junior to Lead) and defining key competencies for technical roles.
Managed internal onboarding processes for new engineering hires, ensuring smooth knowledge
transfer, documentation and team integration.
Identified and resolved communication bottlenecks within technical teams, optimizing internal
alignment and delivery dynamics.
Non-Governmental / Volunteer Organizations | Project Coordinator & Children's Program Mentor
[2025 – Present]
Successfully managed end-to-end community and educational initiatives, handling volunteer
outreach, selection, and engagement tracking.
Conducted structured communication and interpersonal assessment within high-stress environments,
alignment of diverse stakeholder goals, and conflict resolution.
Managed team scheduling, workload distribution, and performance tracking across volunteer project
groups.

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

SKILLS
IT Recruitment & Sourcing: Technical talent sourcing, LinkedIn Sourcing, Boolean Search, X-ray
search, job profile analysis, candidate assessment, competency mapping, onboarding support.
Technical Knowledge: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum frameworks, Cloud
Concepts (AWS, Azure), Data Engineering & Analytics workflows (SQL, Python).
Tools & Software: LinkedIn, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Power BI.
Core Soft Skills: communication, high empathy, negotiation, active listening, responsibility, conflict
resolution.

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)