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Alla Kurylo

Alla Kurylo

Cheshunt,UK

Summary

Certified Scrum Master (PSM1), experienced Senior Project Manager recognized for leading complex projects and driving teams to deliver exceptional results. Skilled in streamlining processes and enhancing team collaboration, leading to improved project delivery timelines and increased client satisfaction. Proficient at identifying risks early and implementing reliable, effective solutions to ensure project success while exceeding stakeholder expectations. Results-oriented and known for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Highly resourceful and organized, with a strong track record in leadership and team-building. Proven ability to work with teams to successfully accomplish short- and long-term project goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

GIMO Global Interactive Marketing Online Ltd
London
09.2022 - Current
  • Project Delivery & Execution: Oversee the end-to-end technical project delivery process, from yearly roadmap planning to weekly release management, ensuring smooth deployment and high-quality execution;
  • Agile Team Leadership: Lead a 30-member Agile team (Developers & QAs) across UK, Romania, and Armenia, facilitating daily Scrum meetings and implementing Agile best practices for improved productivity;
  • Stakeholder & Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate with Back Office, Risk, Marketing, SEO, Country Managers, and Compliance teams, providing updates on project progress and aligning priorities with business needs;
  • Project Scope & Planning: Define project scope, milestones, task allocation, and Work Breakdown Structure to maintain clear progress tracking and timely delivery;
  • Wallet & Global Product Development: Managed the design, development, and integration of Wallet products, ensuring successful feature rollouts and seamless game integrations;
  • Strategic Execution & Optimization: Implement best practices to streamline product development, testing, and deployment processes, driving efficiency and continuous improvement;
  • Risk & Resource Management: Analyze and resolve complex resource allocation challenges, ensuring optimized scheduling and minimal project delays;
  • Communication & Reporting: Track and communicate project status, timelines, and action items from initiation to delivery, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned;
  • AWS Migration & System Integration: Successfully delivered AWS migrations and managed large-scale redesign projects, ensuring milestones were met on time;

Key Accomplishments:

  • Enhanced team productivity through efficient task allocation and feasibility discussions with Developers.
  • Delivered successful wallet integration and game releases across multiple platforms, along with new site redesign launches across various products and markets.
  • Led AWS migration projects, ensuring smooth and effective execution.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-value projects, balancing stakeholder expectations and business needs.

Senior Test Analyst

Playtech
London
09.2017 - 07.2021
  • Led a focused test team, delegating project tasks based on priorities and team expertise, while providing ongoing guidance and support;
  • Working in Waterfall model, taking part in migrating process from Waterfall model to Agile, performing with Continuous Delivery pipeline as part of Agile framework;
  • Provided high-level project status reports, actively managed risks, and prioritized testing based on project urgency and component delivery schedules;
  • Led the development of successful software solutions by executing thorough functional testing processes;
  • Coordinated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage, fostering an integrated approach to product development;
  • Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage, promoting an integrated product development approach;
  • Managed multiple concurrent testing projects, ensuring efficient workflow and timely delivery;
  • Managed and supported risk-based testing processes, prioritizing testing efforts on high-risk areas to mitigate potential issues;
  • Actively participated in concept meetings, project sizing, specification reviews, and brainstorming sessions to define project requirements;
  • Reviewed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) feedback, escalated issues as necessary, and provided customer/licensee support, while distributing release notes to stakeholders and clients;
  • Led the execution and maintenance of Regression Test scripts to ensure product stability;
  • Executed test cases for high-level technical projects, ensuring all objectives were met;
  • Successfully delivered large-scale integration projects, Wallet Migrations, and New Site releases, including User Migration;
  • Conducted functional testing of bingo clients and networked gaming solutions for well-known gaming operators such as Bet365, Sky, Gala Bingo, William Hill, Mecca, and Buzz Bingo;
  • Led Release Day testing efforts, overseeing the monitoring of release issues, executing patch testing, and ensuring seamless production fixes and ongoing live support;

System Test Engineer

Ipsotek Ltd
London
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Conducted Functional, Smoke, UI, Acceptance, Regression, Exploratory, System, and Integration testing to ensure software quality and performance;
  • Designed and executed test cases, checklists, and created detailed bug reports for issue tracking and resolution;
  • Developed comprehensive manual documentation for applications to support testing and user understanding;
  • Utilized JIRA, Chrome Developer Tools, and PostgreSQL for test management, debugging, and database validation;
  • Installed, supported, and maintained internal systems, ensuring seamless functionality and performance;
  • Actively participated in Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Daily Scrum meetings to align testing efforts with Agile development processes;

Software Test Engineer

EPAM Systems
Kiev
12.2014 - 06.2016
  • Tested and validated mobile and web-based betting applications for daily racing events, ensuring functionality and reliability;
  • Conducted Functional, Smoke, UI, Acceptance, Regression, Exploratory, Integration, and Cross-Browser Compatibility testing to enhance software performance;
  • Performed mobile testing on Android and iOS devices, ensuring seamless user experience across platforms;
  • Designed and executed Test Plans, Test Cases, and Checklists, along with creating detailed bug reports for issue tracking;
  • Worked with JIRA, Bamboo, Vagrant, Fiddler, Chrome Developer Tools, and Firebug for bug tracking, test management, and debugging;
  • Led demo presentations of products for customers, showcasing features and functionality;
  • Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Product Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Daily Scrums, ensuring alignment with development goals.


Intern Functional tester

EPAM Systems
Kiev
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • Performed Function, Regression, UI, Smoke, Acceptance, Cross-browser, Load testing;
  • Designed and executed test-cases;
  • Test Reports preparation;
  • Requirements reviews and analysis;
  • Work with bug tracking system Jira;
  • Took part in Team work with developers

Education

Master's Degree - Computing technologies and systems of publishing, polygraphy productions

National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kiev Polytechnic Institute'
09/2007 - 07/2013

Skills

  • Certified Scrum Master (PSM1)
  • SDLC Methodologies
  • Risk management
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Compliance knowledge
  • Agile methodologies
  • Project lifecycle management
  • Waterfall model
  • Jira, Confluence

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master (PSM1)
  • ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level

Customers and projects

  • NetBet Casino, Sports, Poker, Live and Lotto
  • Racing Post: betting, racing, statistics, results (Web&Mobile)
  • Online Gambling - Bingo, Slots, Scratchcards
  • Video Analytics

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

GIMO Global Interactive Marketing Online Ltd
09.2022 - Current

Senior Test Analyst

Playtech
09.2017 - 07.2021

System Test Engineer

Ipsotek Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2017

Software Test Engineer

EPAM Systems
12.2014 - 06.2016

Intern Functional tester

EPAM Systems
04.2014 - 11.2014

Master's Degree - Computing technologies and systems of publishing, polygraphy productions

National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kiev Polytechnic Institute'
09/2007 - 07/2013
Alla Kurylo