I help engineering-led startups remove operational bottlenecks, clarify ownership, and scale delivery without turning technical teams into chaos.
If your company is growing past 25 people and:
- every new hire adds confusion instead of output,
- multiple projects compete for the same engineers,
- decisions get stuck at the founders,
- shareholders push for growth without understanding technical reality,
...you don't have a people problem. You have an operating model problem.
I work with R&D and hardware companies to diagnose what's actually blocking scale, design lean operating models tailored to engineering reality, and give leadership a concrete path forward — not generic startup templates.
What I typically deliver in 3-4 weeks:
- Bottleneck map: what is actually blocking scale and why
- Decision-rights model: who decides what, when, and with which inputs
- Target org structure aligned to R&D and hardware workflows
- Core process map: lean, minimal, company-specific
- 90-day roadmap: what to stop, what to fix, what to scale
- Executive debrief: leadership alignment session on findings
What this engagement is:
A focused diagnostic and design intervention. I work at leadership level to create clarity and a concrete operating model. I can also support implementation oversight where needed.
Proof of work:
- Scaled 2 engineering organizations to 100+ people across R&D, manufacturing, and operations
- Managed 7-9 direct reports across technical functions, operations and manufacturing in high-complexity environments
- Reduced founder decision dependency by designing clear ownership layers
- Improved cross-project visibility across R&D and manufacturing workflows
- Helped technical teams align engineering output with shareholder expectations
- 5 international patents filed as direct result of managed R&D activities
Background: PhD in Engineering. MIT Architecture & Systems Engineering program. 19+ years across R&D, innovation, manufacturing, and operations in global companies including two Fortune 500 companies.
If you need clarity before your next growth step, let's talk.
Organizational Development
Organizational Design & Effectiveness
Startup Consulting
Research & Development
Business Strategy
Process Optimization
Change Management
Management Consulting
Business Process Management
Operational Planning
Corporate Strategy
Ani M.
Yerevan, Armenia
$40/hr
4.9
149 jobs
HR & Recruitment professional with 10+ years of experience, proudly Expert-Vetted on Upwork, helping companies hire top talent and build scalable, effective people processes. I specialize in full-cycle recruitment, and HR strategy, bringing a proven track record of placing senior roles and building HR teams from scratch. With an MBA and a 100% Job Success Score, I combine business acumen with hands-on execution. Let’s work together to attract, hire, and retain the right talent for your team.
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑰 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑: 𝑯𝑹, 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒆
🔹 𝘏𝘙 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴
1. HR Audit & Process Optimization – Evaluate and improve your current HR practices.
2. HR Strategy & Consulting – Build scalable, people-first HR systems aligned with business goals.
3. Onboarding Design – Create impactful onboarding experiences for new hires.
4. Performance Management Setup – Develop frameworks for feedback, evaluations, and growth.
5. HR Team Hiring & Coaching – Hire and upskill your internal HR team.
🔹 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴
1. End-to-End Talent Acquisition (RPO/Direct Hire) – From sourcing to offer.
2. Recruitment Strategy Development – A to Z document for efficient and effective hiring.
3. Sourcing & Candidate Shortlisting – Find top talent through advanced search techniques.
4. Employer Branding & Job Ad Crafting – Attract the right candidates with the right message.
5. Interview Process Design & Training – Create structured, fair, and effective hiring journeys.
🔹 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴
1. Resume & Cover Letter Writing – Craft documents that highlight your strengths and value.
2. LinkedIn Profile Optimization – Build a strong online presence that attracts recruiters.
3. Interview Preparation & Mock Interviews – Boost your confidence and performance.
4. Personal Brand & Job Search Strategy – Position yourself effectively in a competitive market.
𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Strategic HR Leadership: 10+ years in HR and Recruitment, including 7 years in tech hiring and 5 years in people management.
• Relationship Builder: 20K+ LinkedIn connections, active HR community presence, and passion for mentorship and communication.
• Business-Savvy: Worked with C-level execs; strong grasp of finance, marketing, and operations within fast-paced tech environments.
• Tech-Driven: Skilled in ATS (Greenhouse, Workable, LinkedIn Recruiter), sourcing (Boolean, X-ray), and tools like Trello, Canva, Asana.
• Content & Thought Leadership: Founded a popular HR Telegram channel, launched the #HRArmenianization initiative, and led HR educational programs.
• Education-Focused: 9 years in academics; continuously learning through AIHR, LinkedIn Learning, and industry thought leaders.
𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
• HR Management – 10 years
• Recruitment (incl. Tech) – 10 years (7 in tech)
• Training & Lecturing – 10 years as trainer, 5 years as university lecturer
• Team & Project Leadership – 5 years
Organizational Development
Project Management
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resource Management
Critical Thinking Skills
IT Recruiting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Employee Onboarding
Resume Development
LinkedIn Profile Creation
Career Coaching
Recruiting
Procedure Development
Compensation & Benefits
Melina N.
Yerevan, Armenia
$40/hr
4.9
5 jobs
I help growing companies and SMEs design practical HR solutions that improve team effectiveness, employee engagement, and workplace communication.
As an MBA, certified global HR and Organizational Development professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience, I focus on entirely data-driven, business-oriented frameworks that create measurable impact.
Areas of Expertise:
• Learning & Development (L&D) Strategy
• Performance Management Systems & OKRs
• Feedback Culture & 1:1 Meeting Frameworks
• Manager & Team Lead Development
• Training Design & Interactive Facilitation (Virtual & In-Person)
• HR Process Improvement & Documentation (SOPs, Playbooks)
• Employee Engagement Initiatives
• People Analytics & HR Reporting
Whether you need to build an onboarding process from scratch, train your emerging managers, or design a robust performance review system, I deliver tailored, scalable structures.
Available For:
✔ Short-term HR & Organizational Development projects
✔ HR process consulting & documentation
✔ Workshop facilitation & training material creation
✔ Performance management & engagement initiatives
✔Career plan creation.
📩Send me a message to discuss how we can support your team's growth.
Change Management
Human Resources Analytics
Human Resources Consulting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Performance Management
Training Needs Analysis
Job Evaluation
Career Coaching
Training Materials
Resume Design
Employee Engagement
Human Resources Strategy
Training Plan
Training Design
Training & Development
Employee Onboarding
Job Description
KPI Metric Development
Performance Optimization
Survey Design
Tigran S.
Yerevan, Armenia
$50/hr
5.0
8 jobs
About
I am a strategic HR leader, organizational consultant, and executive trainer with over 20 years of experience leading people-focused transformation across the tech, software development, telecom, education, and creative sectors.
Throughout my career, I’ve built HR departments from scratch, led global teams of 50+ HR professionals, designed large-scale learning programs, and trained over 8,000 individuals—from entry-level employees to C-level executives. My passion lies in enabling people and organizations to grow through clarity, capability, and culture.
I’ve worked with fast-scaling startups, multinational companies, and government institutions, providing support in HR strategy, talent development, leadership training, and organizational design. Whether helping a software company navigate rapid growth or guiding startups to pitch investors, I bring a hands-on, strategic mindset.
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