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I help founders and leadership teams tighten operations, ship products their customers actually use, and build business models that hold up in the real world. I am Expert-Vetted on Upwork (top 1% of talent) with a 100% Job Success score, 15+ years across operations, product and strategy leadership, and $200K+ delivered here across 30 engagements. A good part of my recent work sits where operations meets physical product: e-commerce, DTC fulfillment and supply chain. Most recently I served as interim COO of an IoT health-tech company building a connected senior-care ecosystem (a smart watch, fall-detection device, emergency response system, pill dispenser, smart door lock and blood-pressure monitor). I rebuilt operations across both hardware and software delivery, managed manufacturing and cross-border supply chain across Europe, China and the US, and pulled product, engineering, finance, hiring and vendor management into one clean operating rhythm. A few results from recent work: - Ran fulfillment and supply chain for Cerascreen, a direct-to-consumer health brand shipping physical test kits to 350,000+ customers and 200,000+ lab tests a year, keeping lab integrations, inventory and order flow in sync. - Ran four parallel workstreams for Galderma's launch of a prescription dermatology treatment, keeping the CRM, marketing automation and analytics tracks aligned to a single launch timeline. - Led the full-lifecycle launch of AI Studio, an end-to-end platform for fine-tuning and deploying large language models, taking it from a tangled backlog to a shipped product over several quarters. - Led product for an applicant tracking system at Ework Group, a Nasdaq-listed Nordic talent solutions firm, running a 15-person cross-functional team across Sweden and Poland. - Held a three-year operations engagement with Homodea, an EdTech and e-commerce business, supporting a 156,000-member learning community across 295 courses. How I help, in plain terms: Operations and Fractional COO I find what is actually slowing the business, whether it is people, process or tools, and fix it. I stand up the operating backbone most growing companies are missing: clear goals and a reporting cadence, hiring pipelines, vendor reviews and a weekly rhythm the whole team can follow. For physical-product, DTC and e-commerce businesses I also run the supply and fulfillment side, managing 3PL and logistics partners, tightening inventory and reorder flows, and keeping fulfillment SLAs and returns under control. Where work is repetitive, I automate it with low-code tools so the team stops firefighting. Product Management and Product Ownership I turn a fuzzy idea or a tangled roadmap into a prioritized, buildable plan. I own the backlog, write clean requirements and user stories, and run agile delivery so the team ships what customers need. For commerce teams that means connecting the stack so data flows cleanly between storefront, order and warehouse systems, ERP and your 3PL, instead of living in spreadsheets. I sit between stakeholders and engineering so both sides keep moving without friction. Business Model Validation and Growth Strategy Before you commit real budget to a new product, market or pivot, I stress-test the business model and surface the assumptions most likely to break the plan. When leadership is going in circles, I turn opinions into testable experiments and settle them with evidence. When growth has stalled, I rebuild the model around what works now. I have worked across SaaS, AI, health-tech, IoT, e-commerce and DTC, HR-tech, EdTech, AdTech and pharma digital launches, with founders and teams from the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland and Austria. Tools I use most: Jira, Confluence, Miro, Monday, ClickUp, Make, Zapier, n8n, Process Street, Shopify, HubSpot, Salesforce and Claude. Fluent in English and native in German, so I am comfortable across DACH, UK, US and wider EU teams. If you need a Fractional COO to steady operations and supply chain, a senior Product Manager or Product Owner to run a roadmap, or a focused session to pressure-test a new business model, send a message and we will see if it is a fit.

I help founders and growing teams fix messy operations: unclear workflows, scattered tools, weak follow-through, manual reporting, and processes that depend too much on people remembering what to do. My work sits between operations, project management, process design, and practical AI/automation. I build simple systems that make day-to-day work easier to manage, easier to delegate, and easier to scale. Top Rated Plus on Upwork with 100% Job Success, 37 completed jobs, 12,000+ hours, and long-term client relationships. I’ve also worked with global companies such as Microsoft, Visa, HP, Indeed, Upwork and Lifted. I can help with: * Operations and project management * Workflow design and process improvement * SOPs, documentation, and team handoffs * AI/automation for repetitive tasks * Dashboards, reporting, and KPI visibility * Team coordination and accountability * Tool setup and cleanup: Asana, Airtable, Slack, Google Workspace, ClickUp, Trello, and similar platforms I’m usually the best fit when a business is growing, but the internal systems have not caught up yet. Founders are still too involved, the team is working across scattered tools, or important work depends too much on manual follow-up. My style is calm, practical, and hands-on. I do not just create documents, I help build systems people will actually use. I’m especially interested in longer-term work where I can help improve the operating structure over time, not just do a one-time cleanup. If your business feels too manual, unclear, or inconsistent, message me with what is currently breaking and I’ll suggest a practical first step.

PMP-certified Technical Project Manager with 8 years of experience in software development and consulting, specializing in Agile delivery. Skilled at managing cross-functional teams, budgets up to $500k, and projects from ideation to production. Proven ability to align technical execution with business goals, streamline workflows, and enhance product quality. 📝 Certifications: PSM I by Scrum org; PMP by PMI; SAFe® 4 Agilist by Scaled Agile 🛠️ Project Management Software: Jira, ClickUp, MS Project, Trello, Azure DevOps 📊 PM methodologies: Agile (Scrum & Kanban), traditional (waterfall) 🎓 Education: MS in Project Management from Northeastern University (Boston, USA) 👥 Project team sizes: 3 - 15 people 📆 Project duration: 3 months to 1,5 years 💰 Project budget: $20k to $500k A couple of most notable projects that I managed, my responsibilities & key achievements: 1) Project manager for a SaaS web application that generates human motion animations using AI - Led the development of the 3-year project to the successful release on time & budget - Established the planning process for training ML models that allowed us to meet the expectations of the client for the scope and timing of the public beta release - Reorganized our processes to switch to regular monthly releases to aid with user retention and increase MRR - Interviewed and brought consultants to the team to complement our skillset in specific domains like 3D animation, SEO, Auth0 - Worked with the client to propose improvements in the UX and branding; coordinated those changes with the designer Team: 1 ML team lead, 4 ML engineers, 3 web developers, 1 designer, 1 QA engineer, 1 infrastructure engineer, 1 SEO/Marketing specialist. Achievements: Thanks to the effective product development process and close collaboration with the project sponsor, we were able to get 20+ paying customers (approx. $1000 MRR) just in one month after the public beta release. The project was managed so successfully that the client gave us a 5-star review for it. 2) Project manager for a web application for automating business workflows (Upwork project) - Set up reliable QA processes to improve product quality and reduce the time needed to fix bugs - Led the introduction of a release management process to reduce the risk of issues in the production environment after releases - Defined and documented team member roles and responsibilities to prevent interpersonal conflicts within the project team - Collected requirements and documented expectations for epics and tasks, helping developers save time and avoid reworking functionality - Coached the team on continuous improvement, introducing weekly sprint retrospectives to enhance our work processes - Created UI/UX design mockups to eliminate frequent meetings with the designers to discuss expectations for the design they create Team: 1 product owner, 1 tech lead, 5 developers, 2 designers, 1 QA engineer, 1 infrastructure engineer/release manager. Achievements: We were able to set up reliable QA and release schedule that freed up time of the project sponsor and led to higher volume of acquired customers. Number of bugs on production decreased by about 80%. As a project manager, I got a 5-star feedback from the client for my work. Here's a review: Project Manager for Application Development Rating is 5.0 out of 5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aug 25, 2024 - Oct 8, 2024 "Thank you, Oleksandr, for stepping in as project manager during a crucial time. Despite the short term, your professionalism and leadership ensured seamless progress during the absence of an employee. Your contribution was invaluable, and I look forward to working with you again!" Keywords: project manager construction project manager clickup project manager marketing project manager ecommerce project manager virtual assistant executive assistant operations manager business analyst Skills: Project Management Agile Project Management Project Scheduling Scrum Project Plans Project Timelines Project Management Professional Project Management Software Project Workflows Management Skills Project Delivery Project Budget Stakeholder Management Jira Administrative Support Product Management Business Analysis Team Management Change Management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Project

Self-employed Accountant, specialised in Business Consulting, Book-keping and Administrative Assistance in Croatian legislative area. Multiple years of experience in different Financial and Accounting positions thought both service and production industry SMEs in Croatia give me authority in this field of work. Besides main above mentioned services I am available to work as an Virtual Assistant and Translator to and from Croatian and English Language. * Simple and two-entry Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, VAT filing, Payroll * Business and Management Consultant, Financial Analyst * Virtual Assistance, Translation

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. You’re in the right place for research and strategic analysis that actually informs decisions right now, translating messy information into usable insight. I’m a research, strategy, and communications specialist with 10+ years of experience helping founders, executives, consultancies, and teams turn complex information into clear direction. On Upwork alone, I’ve completed 130+ projects across market research, business analysis, executive communications, sustainability/ESG reporting, and strategic planning. My work sits at the intersection of research, analysis, and execution. I tend to work best with clients who need someone they don’t have to manage. Off-platform, I’ve worked directly with CEOs, strategy teams, nonprofits, startups, and international organizations on everything from market entry and positioning to executive communications and sustainability reporting. W̲H̲A̲T̲ ̲C̲L̲I̲E̲N̲T̲S̲ ̲U̲S̲U̲A̲L̲L̲Y̲ ̲H̲I̲R̲E̲ ̲M̲E̲ ̲F̲O̲R̲ ✨Market & industry research that supports real business decisions ✨Competitive analysis, market sizing, and opportunity mapping ✨Audience research, persona development, and qualitative insight ✨Research-backed reports, presentations, and strategy documents ✨Executive-level communications and stakeholder-facing content Clients describe my work as thorough, supported by a wealth of verifiable data and references and delivered in formats that are easy to understand and build on. The review comments below are the most reflective of my overall value-add. “𝑆ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝐼 𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑛'𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑑! 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙.” “𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑢𝑛𝑎 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑦 𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ! 𝑆ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ.” “𝑆ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘, ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡.” H̲O̲W̲ ̲I̲ ̲W̲O̲R̲K̲ I’m detail-oriented and structured, I ask smart questions up front, communicate clearly throughout, and deliver work that’s designed to be used in real time by real people. I regularly work with tools and sources such as Excel, Crunchbase, PitchBook, Dealroom, Bloomberg, D&B Hoovers, S&P Global, JSTOR, and sector-specific databases, and I’m experienced across industries including healthcare, finance, sustainability, consumer products, travel, education, and tech. Who I’m a good fit for ✨Founders and startups who need navigating growth, strategy, uncertainty, or market shifts. ✨Consulting and business development teams needing reliable research support ✨Teams preparing for growth, fundraising, launches, or internal alignment If you’re looking for someone who can step in, understand the brief quickly, and deliver work you can trust and reuse, I’d be happy to talk.

I have over 20 years of working experience with MS SQL Server including SSIS, SSRS and SSAS, T-SQL, stored procedures also I have working experience with ORACLE PL/SQL, Access, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Worked on many different projects in different roles from developer/programmer to consultant, project manager and technical solutions manager. Certificates: Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate Oracle Database 12c SQL Certified Associate Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Business Intelligence Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2012/2014, 2008 Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator 2008, Database Developer 2008, Business Intelligence Developer 2008 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 C/SIDE Solution Development, Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Core Setup and Finance, Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Installation and Configuration, SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance, SQL Server 2008 Database Development, SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance