Anya Shkurko

GTM Operations Manager at Cisco, experienced in program management and international market expansion

Anya Shkurko is a seasoned professional currently serving as the GTM Operations Manager at Cisco, a position she has held since August 2023.1 Her career trajectory showcases a wealth of experience in program management, go-to-market strategies, and international expansion across various high-profile tech companies.

Professional Experience

Cisco and Wing: Prior to her current role at Cisco, Anya worked at Wing, a drone delivery company, where she held positions as:

Program Manager, GTM & Launch (2021 - May 2023)
Operations Manager (2021)

At Wing, she spearheaded significant projects including:

Leading Wing's market entry in the US, launching the first drone delivery operation in Dallas, TX
Steering international expansion with the first launch in Ireland
Demonstrating drone deliveries in Geneva, Switzerland
Collaborating with Walgreens to launch drone delivery services1

Previous Roles: Anya's professional journey includes impactful positions at several prominent companies:

Program Manager at Google's Wing Aviation (2021 - 2023)
Expansion Director at Antler (2020)
Program Manager, Go-to-Market & Launch at JUUL Labs (2019 - 2020)
Strategy and Operations Manager, Launch at DoorDash (2016 - 2017)
Technology Consultant at PwC (2015 - 2016)

Education

Anya's educational background includes:

Master of Arts (MA) from Stanford University (2013 - 2015)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Belarusian State University (2007 - 2013)
Certificate from Dalian University of Technology (2011 - 2012)1

Skills and Expertise

Throughout her career, Anya has demonstrated expertise in:

Go-to-market strategy and execution
International expansion and market entry
Program management
Cross-functional team leadership
Technology consulting

Her diverse experience across various tech companies and her educational background in East Asian Studies have equipped her with a unique skill set for navigating complex international business environments.1

Highlights

Nov 3 · fsi.stanford.edu

Global Populism: Conference 2017 | FSI

Experience

GTM Operations Manager at Cisco (August 2023 - Present)

Program Manager, GTM & Launch at Wing (2021 - May 2023); Operations Manager at Wing (2021 - 2021); Program Manager - Wing Aviation at Google (2021 - 2023); Expansion Director at Antler (2020 - 2020); Program Manager, Go-to-Market & Launch at JUUL Labs (2019 - 2020); Program Manager at Stanford University (2018 - 2019); Research Associate at Stanford University (2017 - 2018); Strategy and Operations Manager, Launch at DoorDash (2016 - 2017); Technology Consultant at PwC (2015 - 2016); Public Policy Associate (Internship) at Twitter (April 2015 - June 2015); Research Assistant at Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center and at FSI at Stanford University (January 2014 - June 2015); Business Development Intern at Xiaomi Technology (June 2014 - September 2014)

Education

Master of Arts (MA) from Stanford University (2013 - 2015); Certificate from Dalian University of Technology (2011 - 2012); Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Belarusian State University (2007 - 2013)