Ulyanovsk State Technical University

Head of App Development

- Developed and executed strategies to drive product portfolio growth, resulting in a doubling of overall revenue and user base.
- Implemented a matrix organizational structure for an 80-member team, leading to improved collaboration and increased efficiency in product development.
- Streamlined the product development process, reducing time-to-market and improving overall efficiency, resulting in the successful launch of 13 projects.
- Implemented A/B testing methodologies, leading to improved user engagement metrics and a substantial increase in player retention and ARPDAU.
- Acted as a liaison between product teams and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration with marketing, advertising, and analytics teams, as well as international partners.
- Created standardized documentation templates and developed reusable modules for frequently used functionality, reducing development time across multiple games.

ZiMAD

Head Of Application Development

- Led the product strategy and development for the renowned game "Magic Jigsaw Puzzles", achieving significant revenue growth and a substantial increase in the active user base.
- Designed product backlogs and prioritized tasks to align with the interests of all involved departments.
- Developed and integrated a proprietary product analytics system for accurate game metrics and data analysis.
- Integrated Firebase Crashlytics for technical quality control and Zendesk for user support.
- Expanded the game's accessibility through releases on new platforms and app stores, resulting in a 15% revenue increase.
- Introduced a subscription-based monetization model, increasing in-game payment revenue by 25%.
- Utilized A/B testing and data-driven insights to optimize game features and user experiences, significantly enhancing player engagement, retention, and ARPDAU (Average Revenue Per Daily Active User).
- Formed strategic partnerships with reputable brands such as Disney, National Geographic, and Cartoon Network, leading to increased player acquisition through brand collaborations.
- Received app stores awards, including Apple's "Game of The Day" in different countries and features in various app store collections.
- Achieved a threefold increase in overall product revenue and user base during the tenure.

Product Manager

- Spearheaded efforts to increase revenue from Android and iOS platforms.
- Led product development and conducted market research to identify new opportunities for user base expansion.
- Integrated cross-platform development, reducing the cost of creating new products.
- Collaborated with 5 product teams, resulting in the publication of around 17 distinct games on both platforms.
- Implemented effective promotion strategies for existing products and facilitated the expansion to new platforms, leading to a tenfold increase in player count and revenue.

iOS/Android Platform Lead

- Managed the development of gaming products, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Implemented Agile methodologies, introducing Scrum for the client-side and Kanban for the server-side, enhancing transparency and overall productivity.
- Prepared comprehensive development documentation and managed and prioritized product backlogs.
- Conducted technical analysis of project architectural decisions and collaborated with developers to identify optimal software solutions and necessary libraries.
- Successfully developed and launched 5 products into the market.

Project Manager

- Developed commercial games in C++ for various platforms, including Windows Mobile, Palm, Nintendo DS, and iOS.
- Designed application architecture and various modules for reuse across multiple projects, enhancing development efficiency.
- Actively utilized version control systems.
- Used C# (WPF, Windows Forms) for internal utility and editor development.
- Participated in the creation of 10 products released on various platforms during the employment period.

Mobirate

Developer

- Prepared educational spaces for lectures and configured work computers and servers running Windows Server.
- Administered the network, configuring user security and restriction systems.
- Set up two classrooms with local networks connected to a university-wide network.

Alexander Grishin