Vlad Lobanovski

Driving the company-wide implementation of a unified project management framework. I lead a portfolio of strategic programs and projects, ensuring their alignment with core business objectives and successful, on-time delivery.

As a Strategy Consultant, I empower tech companies and their clients to execute complex immersive projects and optimize internal workflows for peak performance ◦ Advising C-level executives and key stakeholders on scaling business processes, project management, and data analytics to drive strategic decision-making. ◦ Cultivating existing client relationships by identifying new opportunities and managing pre-sale procedures to expand business partnerships. ◦ Leading sophisticated pre-sale demonstrations of VR solutions, including on-site presentations, to secure new high-value contracts. ◦ Optimizing and configuring Jira Server workflows to enhance transparency and accelerate development team velocity.

A leading Russian VR/AR platform with revenue >50M RUB per year (in 2019, a startup with $1M seed funding) (https://varwin.com/) Key Responsibilities: ◦ Managing a cross-functional development team (20+ people): Unity developers, project managers, QA, Web developers, Video editors, 3D, UI/UX, and Sound designers ◦ Managing a project portfolio with budgets ranging from 1 to 20 million RUB per project, including government contracts ◦ Strategic and financial planning for the annual/quarterly work of the development department ◦ Building and optimizing interaction processes among 5 related company departments ◦ Providing technical expertise and ensuring project compatibility with 20+ different VR headset models (Meta, Pico, HTC) Key Achievements: ◦ Delivered 50+ projects with a total value of over 130 million RUB, adhering to deadlines and budget ◦ Implemented a checklist-based methodology, which reduced errors by project managers during project initiation and closure ◦ Developed and launched a Support Portal from scratch using Jira Service Management, enhancing the quality and speed of customer service ◦ Introduced a Growth Review system: developed over 20 individual development plans, which increased team engagement and efficiency

A leading Russian VR/AR platform with revenue >50M RUB per year (in 2019, a startup with $1M seed funding) (https://varwin.com/) Key Responsibilities: ◦ Managing the full cycle of IT projects from initiation to client delivery and project closure ◦ Organizing and conducting Scrum events (planning, dailies, retrospectives) ◦ Administering Jira and optimizing workflows for all company departments ◦ Automating business processes using no-code tools Key Achievements: ◦ Turned a 360° panorama rendering project from a loss (-1 million RUB) to a profitability of 5 million RUB by implementing new management and control processes ◦ Delivered 10 projects with a total value of over 15 million RUB within the established deadlines and budget ◦ Automated the license registration process using Zapier, completely freeing sales managers from routine operations

Gaming VR platform, USA (http://meta.com/experiences/space-ball/6032030750197169/) Key Responsibilities: ◦ Managing an international Discord community (USA, UK, AUS) ◦ Developing influencer marketing, creating a database (100+ influencers), and launching promotional campaigns ◦ Creating SMM video content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) to attract an audience ◦ Organizing online events and managing the player feedback system Key Achievements: ◦ Grew the Discord community 5-fold in 9 months ◦ Built a database of 100+ VR influencers from scratch for promotional integrations ◦ Increased player engagement by organizing 15+ events and creating 50+ videos ◦ Implemented a feedback collection system that directly influenced product improvement

A federal network of children's technoparks (https://kvantorium.ru/) Key Responsibilities: ◦ Comprehensive development of project teams: mentoring and training in hard skills (3D modeling, VR/AR development) and soft skills (teamwork, critical thinking) ◦ Managing projects using Scrum, performing the roles of Scrum Master and Product Owner ◦ Preparing and supporting teams for participation in all-Russian hackathons, competitions, and grants ◦ Organizing and conducting specialized educational sessions (including for the "Smena" National Children's Center and Sberсampus) Key Achievements: ◦ Led teams to 10+ victories in all-Russian competitions and hackathons (including VRAR FEST and the NTI.junior) ◦ Won the all-Russian competition of the "Кружковое движение" (2020) in the "Rapid Response Tools" track, confirming personal expertise ◦ Developed and implemented a comprehensive competency development program that enabled teams to consistently win top prizes

A university ranked in the top 100 of the National Rating of Russia (https://www.novsu.ru/) ◦ Organizing and conducting national-level technological and educational events (hackathons, olympiads, festivals) ◦ Key projects: participated in organizing the finals of the NTI Olympiad 2019, the "Academy of Mentors," and developing the concept for the W.I.S.E. - CAMP hackathon