I specialize in building and launching digital products that connect technology, data, and real customer value. Working with global cross-functional teams, I’ve led every stage of the product lifecycle — from discovery and delivery to continuous improvement. My portfolio spans FinTech and Payments, Omnichannel E-commerce, EdTech, and Healthcare, where I focus on measurable impact, seamless user experience, and sustainable growth.
(November 2024 - November 2025)
I've implemented full life cycle solutions (Mobile, Web, API, ERP systems) in the following business areas: FinTech, Digital Payments, P2P & Cross-Border Transfers.
Responsibilities:
— Stakeholder Management: coordinated internal and external stakeholders (Visa, Compliance, Data, UX, Analytics) ensuring alignment on delivery and regulatory requirements
— Team & Delivery Management: managed 3 product streams with over 50 engineers, analysts, and designers; maintained synchronized backlogs, sprint plans, and OKRs across domains
— Product Strategy: owned roadmap definition, prioritization, and impact tracking for high-load fintech systems with 1M+ MAU
— Risk & Compliance: ensured full adherence to Central Bank and Visa Direct standards
— Process Optimization: improved sprint velocity by 25% through structured QA checklists, retrospectives, and risk mitigation practices
— Documentation & Reporting: maintained detailed BRDs, BPMN diagrams, DoD matrices, and transparent progress reports for all stakeholders
Achievements:
— Launched Visa Direct and Visa Alias Directory Service, enabling real-time domestic and cross-border transfers; scaled P2P volume by 40% within first 3 months
— Delivered a complete Payments & Transfers UX/UI redesign, improving conversion by +15% and reducing user drop-offs by 20% across iOS and Android
— Implemented Digital ID (KYC) update flow for 500K+ active users, achieving 100% regulatory compliance
— Scaled three fintech domains (Payments, Transfers, Cross-Border) with simultaneous delivery of 7 major projects under strict deadlines
— Maintained 90%+ stakeholder satisfaction and transparent project communication across multi-team releases
(May 2021 - October 2024 · 3 yrs)
Responsibilities:
— Team Planning: creation, maintenance, and updating of team plans (roadmaps, product backlogs, sprint backlogs)
— Team Management: conducted team-building activities, 1:1 meetings, implemented motivation frameworks, and resolved conflicts constructively (managed over 35 people simultaneously)
— Software Utilization: used professional tools for project planning and communication (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Trello), applied methodologies and best practices including Gantt chart management
— Risk Management: performed risk identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, response planning, and proactive tracking
— Documentation: developed and maintained up-to-date process documentation for all project teams
Achievements:
— Optimized operating costs by 10% and increased company revenue by 20% through improved project efficiency and delivery discipline
— Maintained a low staff turnover rate by implementing transparent communication and motivation systems
Portfolio consisted of 30+ projects, including:
E-commerce Project for a Large Retail Company
— Team Composition: 1 analyst, 3 backend developers, 3 Magento developers, 2 mobile developers, 2 QA engineers
— Project Budget: over 1,000 workdays
— Technology Stack: Symfony, Magento, React, React Native, Adobe Campaign, Google Firebase
— Objective: develop a comprehensive e-commerce solution, including a web marketplace and mobile app for iOS/Android, and integrate 11 external and internal systems for back-office operations
— Project Methodology: Waterfall, later transitioned to Agile
— Result: successfully delivered and released development batches 1 and 2 to production
Pregnancy Management Mobile App (and Web Interface for Doctors)
— Project Budget: over 2,000 workdays
— Objective: full development cycle — requirements gathering, task decomposition, and metrics control
— Project Methodology: Agile
— Team Composition: 1 analyst, 2 mobile developers, 3 backend developers, 1 QA engineer
— Result: delivered a large medtech startup product, combining the roles of Product and Project Manager
(Jun 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr)
I was working in collaboration with CMO and developing e-commerce projects with data-driven decisions relevant to client's business purposes - e.g., decrease CAC and increase ROMI and Revenue
Responsibilities:
— Launching high-load projects and scaling existing ones— Analyzing project requirements and client goals. Managing projects (contextual advertising, web development, web analytics)
— Managing the full spectrum of development clients (analytics, product development, product implementation/integration, quality control, support)
— Distributing tasks among specialists (developers, designers, advertising specialists, content managers)
— Prioritizing tasks, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring the quality
— Regular communication with clients: offline and online meetings, correspondence, Zoom, Skype, Slack, and Telegram
— Document management in Notion
— Handling part of interviews with IT specialists for the team fit
Achievements:
— Initiating the implementation of CI/CD tools
— Optimizing workspace and labor costs, meeting deadlines, and optimizing task flow
— Initially introducing SLA standards and support projects
(Nov 2019 - Apr 2020 · 6 mos)
Responsibilities:
— Worked on all cycles of the "Aramco Upstream Solutions Technathon 2019" project in Skolkovo
— Task assignment and control in Jira
— Financial planning for events with budgets up to 25,000 USD (budget preparation, budget optimization, financial reporting)
— Created schedules and work plans, coordinated contractors (lighting/sound equipment, screens, stage, barriers, decorations, security, catering, etc.), and hired and coordinated all personnel
— Coordinated security work and organized access control
— Managed logistics and participant accommodations
— Participated in marketing planning
Achievements:
— Conducted the largest hackathon in Skolkovo (in December 2019, Saudi Aramco went public) and other events
(Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos)
Responsibilities:
— Organizing regional and nationwide events (acceleration of start-up projects)— Collaborating with partners and sponsors
— Attracting participants and working with university administrations
— Assist community members with their projects and help them enter the market
— Representing the community at forums and conferences
Achievements:
— Established partnership programs with more than 160 universities across the country
— Organized over 25 major events (ranging from 50 to 1000 participants)
Master in Management (MiM)
Business Administration
Sociology
- My Values
- I believe in direct and transparent communication while maintaining a warm, collaborative team atmosphere — people are the main source of energy and inspiration in any project.
- I value true ownership: from ownership comes responsibility, from responsibility comes attitude, and from attitude comes results.
- With high empathy and leadership awareness, I support each team member’s professional growth, fostering trust, motivation, and high-performing teams.
Project & Product Management: SDLC, ITIL, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, CI/CD, A/B Testing
Leadership & Collaboration: People Management, Multinational & Distributed Teams, PMO, Stakeholder Management
Technical Expertise: Web, Mobile, Enterprise Systems, SaaS, BI, GIT, T&M, Fixed Price
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Miro, Notion, Smartsheet, Aha!, MS Project, Redmine, Atlassian Suite
Certifications & Languages: PMI-ACP (in progress), IELTS 8
In 6 years we had around 100 clients, with an 80% acceptance rate from the universities
I was a speaker on the dozens of Student Forums and wrote my own guides for document preparation
— In 2023 I was working as mentor for the course "Project Manager" at Product Star online-school
— Was mentoring for Women In Tech in 2023
— Delphi and logistics of migration (https://noveo.ru/3l7ubGs)
— Welcome to Georgia (https://lnkd.in/dwMyBZpC)
I run a blog about my life in Georgia (in Russian) — https://t.me/mishatbilishi
During my university years, I worked as an Event Manager, later progressing to a Project Manager role at Saudi Aramco, where I gained first-hand experience in large-scale project delivery and technology-driven operations. This role sparked my long-term interest in the tech and product management domains.
While completing my Master’s in Management, I joined a tech company in France, further deepening my expertise in digital transformation and cross-border project coordination. Since 2022, I have lived and worked across Georgia, France, and other international locations, building a truly global perspective on business, product development, and leadership.
Beyond work, I am passionate about mountaineering, snowboarding, yoga, and hiking — disciplines that teach focus, resilience, and balance. I am also an avid musician and watercolor artist, finding creative inspiration through travel and cultural exploration.
maria.korobeinikova.work@gmail.com
