Postgraduate in Business Administration
I successfully completed a postgraduate program in Business Administration, which laid a solid foundation for my future endeavors. Subsequently, I secured my first position in an international company, embarking on my initial foray into what is now commonly referred to as project management.
1st job as project leader - NOKIA
The time I spent at Nokia will forever hold a special place in my heart, thanks to the remarkable individuals I had the privilege to work with and the incredible opportunities that came my way. It marked my initial venture into the professional realm as a project leader in Poland. The memory of receiving the interview invitation still brings back the intense nervousness I experienced at that time. I vividly recall being thoroughly scrutinized for nearly two hours by a panel of four interviewers, engaging in role plays that simulated various challenging scenarios I might encounter. What they emphasized during the interview was not solely my prior experience, but rather the significance of observing my thought process and assessing how I would handle difficult situations.
- Learned a lot about network, servers, racks and cables and coordinates remote network installations
- Finished post-graduate studies
- Engaged as a volunteer at the Project Management Institute in Poland and even worked as a Branch Managing Deouty Director
- Passed PRINCE 2 Certification
Welcome to Software world - SoftServe
I decided that I wanted to do software projects and so I went for it. I am in love with these types of projects ever since.
SoftServe provided me with a gateway to gain extensive experience in managing software development projects. Through my journey, I acquired a vast amount of knowledge and best practices in Agile, Scrum, and Kanban. It felt like embarking on a new beginning, starting from scratch. Initially joining as a project coordinator, I embraced the opportunity and within a remarkable span of four months, I quickly ascended to the position of project manager. This rapid progression was a testament to my dedication and competence. The experience was truly eye-opening, introducing me to novel processes, cutting-edge best practices, and a myriad of new responsibilities. These included assuming the role of hiring manager, shouldering budget responsibilities, actively engaging in pre-sales and account development, and fostering enhanced daily customer collaboration. This transformative journey with SoftServe not only allowed me to expand my skill set, but it also provided a platform for personal and professional growth.
- Conducted educational webinars on the topic of project management and certification
- Learned Jira and Miro
- Learned SDLM
- Mastered Kanban
- Sold my first project with a million budget
- Emerged fully as a servant leader
Welcome to Consulting - EY
This experience served as my invaluable learning ground for product management. Being a member of a dedicated product team within newly emerged SAP practice provided me with remarkable insights into crucial aspects such as roadmaps, metrics, budgets, KPIs, and OKRs. Working alongside top-tier professionals from the Big-4 comany, I was exposed to international best practices that left me awe-inspired. Embracing a multinational environment, I effectively managed and delivered successful projects across three distinct time zones: IST, CET, and CST. This immersive journey allowed me to fully immerse myself in both Indian and American cultures, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their nuances and dynamics.
- Passed Professional Scrum Master Certificate
- Entered full home office mode during pandemic
- Learned about product management
Back to the future - SoftServe
I came back to undertake a new serious challenge - 2 levels up of my previous role - program and portfolio manager. It was a time to rocket my experience and career. And I did it. Fully embraced my time to focus on delivery management, account management, business development, manage project managers and build a structure within my business unit.