Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Software
3D design and Animation
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Sergey Surganov

Sergey Surganov

IT Project Manager | Product owner
Worms

Summary

Experienced IT Project Manager, Product Owner, and Financial Expert with 10+ years of experience managing technical projects, financial operations, and international business processes. Proven track record of successful startup development, budget optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), financial systems (IFRS, GAAP), and IT project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Git). Expertise in opening and scaling businesses internationally, negotiating high-value contracts, and delivering innovative IT solutions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Product owner / Project Manager

Arenarts Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Directed the full lifecycle of game development projects, from initial concept to market readiness, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs
  • Managed teams of designers, developers, and QA specialists, using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to ensure on-time and high-quality project delivery
  • Developed gameplay mechanics, progression systems, and monetization strategies to drive player engagement and retention
  • Created comprehensive project documentation, including user stories, risk assessments, and sprint plans
  • Designed UI/UX and structured levels to provide a seamless player experience
  • Conducted financial forecasting and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards
  • Key Achievements: Delivered a fully functional game prototype within a tight deadline, receiving positive stakeholder feedback
  • Tools/Software: Jira, Trello, Unreal Engine 4-5, Figma Design, Figma Jam, Miro, Google App Script

Product owner / Project Manager

WeelWork Inc.
05.2019 - 11.2020
  • Defined product vision and development strategy, translating business goals into actionable requirements for IT teams
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring compliance with timelines and budgets
  • Conducted financial forecasting and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards
  • Search and negotiated with investors, successfully securing funding for product development
  • Implemented Agile practices, conducting sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups to optimize workflows
  • Key Achievements: Successfully launched the product to market, achieving user acquisition targets and completing an exit strategy
  • Tools/Software: Jira, Git, GitKraken, Miro, Slack, Google Sheets

Business Development Manager

Recru.IT LLC
02.2014 - 05.2019
  • Led international business operations, including company registration and regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with IT clients, expanding the company's portfolio and market reach
  • Provided financial consulting, risk assessment, and market analysis for strategic decision-making
  • Conducted financial forecasting and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards
  • Managed recruitment processes for high-level IT positions, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery
  • Key Achievements: Successfully established operations in new markets, increasing revenue by 40% within two years
  • Tools/Software: MindManager, Excel, Slack, Trello

Head of economic department

STM-Energo LLC
02.2012 - 02.2014
  • Directed financial operations, including budget control, cash flow management, and income distribution for large-scale projects
  • Automated financial reporting processes, introducing advanced tools (Excel, SAP, Google App Script) to enhance data accuracy and reduce human errors
  • Developed and implemented a system for administrative and warehouse accounting, improving operational transparency
  • Conducted financial forecasting and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards
  • Supervised a multidisciplinary team of accountants and legal experts, streamlining reporting and regulatory adherence
  • Key Achievements: Increased department efficiency by 10x through process automation and improved financial analysis practices
  • Tools/Software: SAP, Visual Studio, MindManager, Excel (pivot tables, macros)

Economist

Ukrbudcontract LLC
09.2010 - 02.2012
  • Conducted budget planning, financial resource allocation, and feasibility studies for construction projects
  • Monitored cash flows and provided detailed financial reports to senior management
  • Streamlined budgeting processes, reducing errors and improving time efficiency by implementing automated tools
  • Tools/Software: SAP, Excel

Education

MBA - Financial Management

Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics
01.2006 - 01.2011

Certification - IT Project Management

Neue Fische School
01.2006 - 01.2011

C++ Development - undefined

Online-school Geek Brains
01.2021 - 01.2022

Skills

Agile (Scrum, Kanban)

Certification

IT Project Management Certification, neue fische School, Bootcamp (180-hour intensive course)

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 10x acceleration of work processes in the economic department due to automation.
  • Launched several startups.
  • Attracted investments and built complex business processes without outside help.
  • Mastered quite complex technical fundamentals and software.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with international clients (Fortune 500) and IT network (20K+ subscribers).

Software

Blender

Unreal Engine 5

Jira

Trello

Figma Design

Figma Jam

Miro

Google App Script

Git

GitKraken

Davinci Resolve

Visual Studio

Microsoft Office

MindManager

SAP

1C

Google Sheets

Confluence

3D design and Animation

Link to my work: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uAVM8SiCQJGstjIFrORVUOBjQSmGzlzq/view?usp=sharing


Timeline

Product owner / Project Manager

Arenarts Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2024

C++ Development - undefined

Online-school Geek Brains
01.2021 - 01.2022

Product owner / Project Manager

WeelWork Inc.
05.2019 - 11.2020

Business Development Manager

Recru.IT LLC
02.2014 - 05.2019

Head of economic department

STM-Energo LLC
02.2012 - 02.2014

Economist

Ukrbudcontract LLC
09.2010 - 02.2012

MBA - Financial Management

Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics
01.2006 - 01.2011

Certification - IT Project Management

Neue Fische School
01.2006 - 01.2011
Sergey SurganovIT Project Manager | Product owner