Alex Usov
Head Of Product, Geo Service
Limassol
Summary
Seasoned product management professional with over 10 years of experience in location-based services and related industries. Proven ability to develop clear strategies and roadmaps, manage products through their full lifecycle, and lead cross-functional teams to drive product innovations. Adept at operating in complex and ambiguous environments with a strong focus on customer-centric design and data-driven decision making. Passionate about the tech industry and committed to creating delightful product experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Product Team Lead, Geo Services
InDrive
01.2022 - Current
- Spearhead the strategic direction and development roadmap for essential location services such as Search, Routing, Navigation, and Traffic
- Engage in extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to bolster both current and new services across multiple regions
- Guide and develop a team of product managers, cultivating an environment of innovation and high standards
- Establish and measure success criteria and metrics to assess the impact of projects against set objectives
- Advocate for the strategy within the organization, obtaining necessary endorsements and aligning key stakeholders
- Offer leadership in prioritizing initiatives and making trade-offs among engineering, design, and operations teams
Systems Analyst
WaveAccess
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Engaged in a high-loaded project focused on implementing a system for assigning unique codes to products
- Contributed to the creation of a versatile payment system for
airline, encompassing multiple payment methods - Worked closely with in-house and outsource development teams, ensuring successful solution implementation
Senior System Analyst
Here Technologies
12.2012 - 03.2021
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to evaluate and enhance the quality of geodatabase content, ensuring accuracy and reliabilit
- Operated within a distributed Agile team, contributing to process improvement initiatives at both regional and global levels, and provided expertise in GIS data management and spatial analysi
- Played a key role in maintaining databases with local insights, delivering GIS software training, supporting project cost estimation, and managing end-to-end field data collection
Geo Analyst
Nokia
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Ensured database integrity by incorporating detailed local insights, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of data.
- Managed GIS data effectively, performing advanced spatial analysis to support decision-making and project planning.
- Conducted thorough field data collection, meticulously gathering and verifying data to maintain high standards of quality and precision.
Education
Master of Science - IT Project Management
Southern Federal University
Rostov-on-Don, Russia 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Geography
Southern Federal University
Rostov-on-Don, Russia 04.2001 -
Skills
- Product Management
- Location-Based Services
- Strategy Development
- Roadmap Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer-Centric Design
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Team Leadership and Development
- Complex Problem Solving
- Excellent Communication
Languages
Russian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
GoPractice "Data-driven Product Management Simulator"
Timeline
GoPractice "ML/AI Project Management Simulator"
04-2024
GoPractice "Generative AI for Product Managers Mini Simulator"
03-2024
GoPractice "Data-driven Product Management Simulator"
01-2024
Product Team Lead, Geo Services
InDrive
01.2022 - Current
Systems Analyst
WaveAccess
03.2021 - 01.2022
Senior System Analyst
Here Technologies
12.2012 - 03.2021
Geo Analyst
Nokia
02.2011 - 12.2012
Master of Science - IT Project Management
Southern Federal University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Geography
Southern Federal University
04.2001 -
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