Mary

With 10 years of experience, I've cultivated a deep understanding of market research, AI implementation and strategic consulting
35 years oldConsulting/ResearchCome from Russia Living in Shanghai
Language: Russian, English, German
Mandarin: simple communication

With 10 years of experience, I've recently graduated from the Founder Institute accelerator program (Silicon Valley Chapter) and received a grant from OpenAI. In my role as a founder, I've cultivated a deep understanding of market research, AI implementation, risk management, and strategic consulting.

Co-founder
Pythia World
Jun 2023 - Now(a year)

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of a no-code agency, focused on integrating AI into various business processes to enhance workflow efficiency and user feedback collection. Strategic Planning: Led the establishment of a no-code agency focused on AI integration into business processes, identifying emerging market needs and positioning the company for long-term growth. Market Research: Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the AI niche. Product Management: Oversaw the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to market launch, ensuring products meet customer needs and company goals. Balanced technical and business perspectives in product development. Project Management: Successfully led cross-functional teams in the product launch and development, applying project management methodologies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Public Speaking and International Communication: Represented the company in various conferences, effectively communicating the value proposition. Communication Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal forms, conducting meetings, and creating professional content in English. Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Cultivated a high-performance team culture, fostering skill development and collaboration.

Head of Marketing and Product Research Department
Rostelecom
Mar 2021 - Mar 2023(2 years)

Built a Marketing and Product Research Department inside the largest telecom corporation in Russia, Rostelecom. Project Management: Led the project management for the implementation and development of R&D services, specifically focusing on IT production Client Engagement: Actively collaborated with both internal and external clients, analyzing business initiatives to enhance management decision-making. Business Analysis: Specialized in the formalization of business requirements and the selection of key performance metrics. Research Team Leadership and Coordination: Formed a highly competent research team and coordinated analytical projects across the department. Focused on hypothesis testing, conducting extensive research, customer development, and data analysis. Risk Management and Product Development: Implemented effective risk management strategies, ensuring product concept maturity while minimizing costs through comprehensive research.

Co-founder
Freeformarketing - Research and Consulting Agency
Mar 2019 - Mar 2021(2 years)

Launched and independently managed a digital research and consulting agency for two years, achieving operational success amidst the challenging conditions of the pandemic, without any initial investment. Product Analytical Services: provided comprehensive product-analytical services. This included: conducting in-depth research and analysis; crafting and implementing strategies for digital and IT products; efficiently packaging products to enhance market appeal and functionality. Research and Analytics: Monitored and analyzed the competitive environment and industry best practices, ensuring our services remained cutting-edge and relevant. Strategy Development and Implementation: Devised and supported product strategies, overseeing product launches and the testing of business hypotheses. Client Communication: Managed all aspects of communications with clients, developing projects tailored to specific business goals and tasks. Leadership: directed project teams, set and distributed tasks, and ensured result-driven performance.

Head of Business Unit
Netology
Mar 2018 - Mar 2019(a year)

I led the development and transformation of a business unit focused on the Russian market. Strategy Development: Formulated a new vision for the business unit, aligning it with emerging market trends and competitor dynamics. This involved extensive market research, competitor analysis, and audience insights. Product Management: Took charge of the entire product line, from conceptualization to launch and beyond. Focused on maintaining high product quality, monitored through CSI and NPS metrics. Financial Planning: Exhibited strong financial oversight, with a keen focus on identifying the primary drivers of profits and losses. Partnership Development: Actively sought and fostered relationships with key industrial and academic partners, enhancing our business unit's capabilities and reach.

Program Coordinator
Lyceum of the National Research University Higher School of Economics
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018(2 years)

Strategic Operational Analysis and Development: Conducted comprehensive analysis of operational processes in a division, identifying critical problem areas. Developed and implemented strategic development plans. Designed and executed educational programs and curricula, managing logistics for 300 students, 120 teachers, and 12 curators. Project Management in Education: Managed educational projects end-to-end, encompassing content creation, budget management, and quality assurance. Assessed needs and formulated methodological concepts. Strategic Marketing and Partnership Coordination: Led the strategy for division positioning and coordinated comprehensive admissions campaigns. Managed both online and offline promotional activities, significantly enhancing division visibility. Fostered partnerships and coordinated interactions with relevant faculties at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). Policy Development and Quality Analysis: Authored and implemented internal policies, regulatory documents, and procedures, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Conducted thorough analysis of education quality, budgeting, and project economic feasibility. Prepared detailed analytical reports, facilitating informed decision-making.

Research Associate
National Research University Higher School of Economics
Sep 2013 - Jul 2016(3 years)

Coordinated research projects and developed methodological materials. Experience with High-Level Projects: Led research projects in order to offer the strategy for region development in domains of education and culture. Development of Educational Content: Developed methodological materials for "History and Theory of Culture", "Cultural Studies", and "Cultural anthropology". Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Work in developing diverse courses reflects a broad understanding of social-cultural, historical, and philosophical domains, which is relevant for international consulting and communication.

Founder Institute (Silicon Valley Chapter)
, Product Research and Development
Feb 2023 - May 2023(3 months)

My project was one of the eight finalists out of seventy participants. My team received a grant from OpenAI, acknowledging our product's potential. Additionally, we were featured among the top 10 products of the day on Product Hunt.

Higher School of Economics
, Philosophy
Sep 2007 - Jul 2017(10 years)

Holder of a Master's degree in Philosophical Anthropology from the National Research University - Higher School of Economics, with a prior Bachelor's degree from the same institution in Ontology, Logic, and Theory of Knowledge.

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