PAVEL YAMPOLSKY
Senior Product Manager
Email:-| Phone: - | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pavel-yampolsky
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Senior Product Manager with over 15 years of experience in product management and software development, specializing in data integration, cloud-based solutions, and agile methodologies. Proven track record of delivering impactful products by efficiently leading cross-functional teams, analyzing complex business requirements, and implementing innovative solutions. Adept at product strategy, backlog management, and communication with stakeholders. Excited to bring expertise to the Travel and Distribution industry, leveraging analytical skills and agile leadership.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Product Manager
William Hill (part of 888 Holdings), Krakow, Poland
01/2023 - Present
- Served as a Product SME within an agile team, collaborating with product managers, clients, and engineering teams.
- Defined product roadmaps and managed feature prioritization using customer insights and market analysis.
- Led backlog refinement and prioritization sessions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Performed functional gap analysis and documented requirements, facilitating efficient scrum ceremonies.
- Conducted product demos and communicated product visions to stakeholders to accelerate go-to-market initiatives.
Product Owner
William Hill, Krakow, Poland
01/2019 - 01/2023
- Managed the backlog creation and acceptance criteria definition, streamlining feature delivery processes.
- Engaged in in-depth business analysis, converting complex business requirements into actionable user stories.
- Oversaw the development of data-driven solutions, contributing to significant market growth.
- Collaborated with international teams to deliver cloud migration projects on AWS, enhancing security and performance.
Senior Software Development Engineer
William Hill, Krakow, Poland
06/2018 - 01/2019
- Improved software reliability through advanced QA practices and rapid feedback loops.
Test Lead
William Hill, Tel Aviv, Israel
02/2011 - 06/2018
- Enhanced testing efficiency by automating and refining frameworks, boosting product reliability.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Israel Airports Authority, Ben Gurion Airport, Israel
01/2009 - 02/2011
- Streamlined load testing processes, reducing testing time significantly through automation.
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Cellcom, Raanana, Israel
01/2003 - 01/2009
- Optimized system performance with innovative infrastructure solutions.
EDUCATION
Diploma in Information Security
Sela College, Tel Aviv, Israel
09/2010 - 08/2012
Biological Sciences, General
Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
09/2008 - 08/2011
Diploma in Software Engineering
Ness College, Tel Aviv
01/2007 - 01/2008
SKILLS
- Business Analysis & Analytical Skills
- Product Strategy, Roadmapping, and Backlog Management
- Agile/Scrum Frameworks and Team Collaboration
- Technical Writing & Functional Documentation
- Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure)
- Customer-Centric Product Development
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- API, REST, and SOAP Integration Knowledge
- XML, JSON, and Web Service Understanding
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE)
Career Essentials in Project Management, Microsoft
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English, Hebrew, Russian
Location: Krakow, Poland (open to global collaboration and occasional travel)