Senior Technical Project Manager with 17+ Years Experience

Andrei Kuzmin

Sunnyvale, CA (650-***-**-** linkedin.com/in/andrei-kuzmin ***************@*****.*** Technical Project Manager with 17+ years in IT, including 10+ years in leadership roles, delivering results- driven solutions across diverse domains. Expertise in Agile methodologies, projects governance, cross- functional coordination, stakeholder management, vendor management, SDLC, mobile/web application development, CI/CD, infrastructure, AI, and quality assurance. Digital Project Leader with the objective of effectively translating early concepts and visions into successful products. TECHNOLOGIES:

Project Management

Jira/Confluence

Asana

Agile/Waterfall/Kanban

Scrum/SAFe

Smartsheet

Operating Systems

iOS/macOS

Android

Widows

Unix

Linux

Programming Languages

Java

JavaScript

Python

Swift

JSON/HTML/CSS

Analytics

Firebase Analytics

Google Analytics

Adobe Exp Cloud

Tableau/Grafana

NumPy/Pandas

Kibana

AI

GenAI

Conversational AI

NLP

OpenAI SDK

ChatGPT API

Databases

SQL/MySQL

MS SQL Server

PostgreSQL

SAP HANA

MariaDB

Oracle

Test Automation

Appium

Selenium

Espresso

Mockito

XCTest

Back-end & DevOps

Node.js

AWS/Google Cloud/Azure

Microservices

Elasticsearch

Jenkins/GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes

Front-end

React/React Native

Next.js

iOS and Android Mobile

Gatsby

Search Engine Optimization

EXPERIENCE:

Lingocard, Sunnyvale - Sr. Technical Project Manager Sep 2020 – Present

Managing the end-to-end development of multiple long-term, mission-critical projects simultaneously, starting from initial concept and vision. Organizing all aspects of project development, including planning, execution, quality assurance, and delivery. Driving collaboration across engineering, design, and business stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Implementing Agile methodologies that streamline workflows, boost team productivity by 40%, and enhance collaboration across cross-functional teams spanning multiple time zones

Architecting and documenting complex system designs and data flows, defining APIs and integrating diverse storage types (including relational/non-relational databases and HDFS) to ensure scalable data processing. Implementing of a Kafka-based event-driven architecture to decouple microservices, enhancing system resilience and enabling real-time data processing for user activity feeds

Supervising the implementation of a scalable microservice architecture with a database-per-service strategy and auto-scalable Kubernetes, ensuring compliance with US and EU data governance regulations. Managing a cross-functional team to leverage AWS for secure cloud solutions and Google Cloud for infrastructure optimization

Leveraging Databricks for large-scale data processing and analysis, evaluating data tooling trade-offs

(NumPy vs. Pandas) and translating complex data into actionable insights. Promoting data-driven decision-making by developing and monitoring key KPIs via Tableau and Grafana dashboards

Driving successful Release, Deployment, and DevOps management initiatives by implementing automated CI/CD pipelines and integration deployment automation scripts to streamline software releases, reducing deployment time by 45%

Delivering audio-visual and video-conferencing integration for the Lingocard platform (WebRTC-based SDKs and third-party providers), enabling live lessons, low-latency group discussions, session recording, and secure streaming across locales; managed implementation, QA, localization, and operational readiness

Leading the development of native iOS (Swift) and Android (Java/Kotlin) mobile apps, culminating in the launch of the Lingocard Network - an innovative software platform that leverages social interactions to enhance the educational process, driving a >35% increase in student test scores

Directing the development of web applications using React and Next.js frameworks, coordinating localization efforts to support 67 languages while implementing optimized static content and advanced SEO practices, driving a 60% increase in monthly organic traffic

Formulating strategic plans for component development to sustain future projects objectives. Collaborating with stakeholders to gather detailed business requirements and use cases, translating them into actionable technical specifications while ensuring alignment with compliance and governance policies

Providing regular progress updates to executives and key stakeholders in alignment with the communication management plan. Maintaining essential project documentation, roadmaps, and KPIs to foster clarity, alignment, and accountability across cross-functional teams. Acting as a key technical escalation point, utilizing the ability to interpret complex technical documents to resolve critical issues

Managing RFP processes and vendor selection, evaluating technical and commercial fit to ensure solutions met project requirements and business objectives. Acting as the primary technical liaison for vendors, monitoring progress, enforcing SLAs, and driving issue resolution to keep projects on track

Overseeing the development of an ‘AI speaker partner’ tool for language learners by incorporating GenAI and the ChatGPT API into the platform's messenger. This tool enables learners to practice language skills, identifies grammar mistakes, and improve language accuracy

Leading the development of B2B SaaS automation tools and dashboards for educational institutions, enhancing educator effectiveness by 30% and improving student retention of lesson materials by 25%. Implemented advanced algorithms utilizing Elasticsearch, successfully connecting over 50,000 learners and teachers worldwide and enabling seamless global collaboration DISH Network, Foster City - Engineering Manager

Feb 2019 – Sep 2020

Managed multiple teams of QA Engineers across four offices in different time zones (Bangalore, California, and Utah) by implementing a hybrid Agile-Waterfall methodology, resulting in a 15% improvement in task completion rates and a significant reduction in project delays through effective process management and streamlined communication

Collaborated extensively with cross-functional stakeholders to define quality standards, align testing practices with business goals, and ensure data governance policies were upheld across all QA processes

Led Network and Web Application Firewall (WAF) validation programs; developed automated test suites and policies to validate firewall rules, IDS/IPS behavior, and application-layer protections. Integrated security validation into CI pipelines to detect regressions and enforce privacy controls

Coordinated with security and infrastructure teams on penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and remediation tracking; enforced secure network configurations and compliance for devices and test environments to reduce exploitable risks

Performed research, analysis, integration, and implementation of automation systems to meet current and future SDLC requirements. Led CI/CD integration efforts implementing automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, enabling continuous software delivery with minimal manual intervention

Architected a unified automation testing framework for Sling TV and Roku video streaming devices using Java, Selenium and Appium open-source testing tools, automating over 85% of manual testing activities

Optimized white-box test automation for native Android (Java) and iOS (Swift) applications using Espresso, Mockito and XCTest frameworks, enabling early-stage testing directly within IDEs. This approach reduced overall testing time and minimized the occurrence of regression bugs post-release Samsung Electronics, Mountain View - Sr. QA Automation Engineer Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

Built a robust test automation system using Java and Selenium WebDriver for a medical web portal, automatically checking all the application's functionality within 18 minutes

Designed the automation testing architecture for the Samsung healthcare department, ensuring software sustainability and reliability across applications handling large data volumes

Collaborated with development and management using the Atlassian Suite within an Agile Scrum framework, utilizing bi-weekly QA sprints to enhance software quality and improve user satisfaction. Oversaw the resolution of hundreds of issues monthly in the Jira management tool, validating fixes to ensure the software applications were ready for release

Implemented a network infrastructure and remote power-management system to support real-time test automation across 30+ devices and servers - provisioning rack PDUs, UPS redundancy, and networked power-control interfaces

Developed an automation tool with Appium and Java for native iOS and Android mobile applications, starting from scratch. Automated over 65% of manual test cases, significantly reducing test execution time by more than half

Supported the software development of web and mobile software applications to treat heart, pulmonary, and cancer diseases. Tested the software and medical devices for measuring blood pressure and new SpO2 blood oxygen sensors on Samsung devices uTest, San Francisco - Sr. QA Automation Engineer

May 2015 – July 2017

Built test automation tools for software applications with Java and Selenium, leading to gains in efficiency of per-application-testing from 1 day to just 1 hour

Successfully participated in more than 20 different projects including GoogleNews, GooglePay, BestBuy, CitiBank Applications and other top 100 Fortune magazine clients

Executed comprehensive backend and API testing to validate data integrity, business logic, and inter- service communication, identifying critical defects before production

Conducted comprehensive testing for mobile, web, native, and cross-platform applications on both iOS and Android, identifying and resolving critical issues to enhance user experience and performance. Developed of detailed test plans, ensuring thorough testing and validation of all software application CLC, Eastern Europe - Tech Lead

Dec 2007 – May 2015

Led the full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment, ensuring on-time and within- budget delivery of complex projects. Managed SDLC timelines and resource allocation

Designed and implemented the core system architecture for logistics automation, defining data models, data flows, and managing storage solutions across relational (MS SQL Server, MySQL) and non- relational databases

Engineered robust data pipelines and defined APIs for integrating disparate supply chain systems, utilizing queuing technologies to ensure reliable message processing and data consistency. Interpreted complex technical documentation and led conceptual troubleshooting to resolve system-level issues, ensuring high availability and performance of mission-critical logistics software

Developed innovative automation software for logistics and supply chain distribution, achieving up to 30% cost savings, 25% faster delivery times, and a competitive edge in the market EDUCATION:

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Project Management Institute

Scrum Agile Certification, CareerSprints

Generative AI for Project Managers Certification, Project Management Institute

Object-Oriented Programming with Java, University of Helsinki

Machine Learning Specialization, Stanford University & DeepLearning.AI (via Coursera)

Master of Automation Engineering, Tambov State Technical University

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