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Lana Khimka

Product-Led Transformation Consultant

Lana Khimka
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
4 months

Product-Led Transformation Consultant

Morressier

  • Morressier is an AI-powered research publishing platform focused on data integrity
  • Rebuilt team structure, processes, and decision cadence to improve product velocity and operational focus
  • Introduced OKRs and goal-driven execution, strengthening alignment and accountability across product, engineering, and leadership
  • Strengthened product performance and contributed to Morressier’s successful acquisition by Molecular Connections
Jul 2023 - Present
2 years 8 months

Fractional Head of Product

Mailshake

  • Mailshake is a SaaS email marketing platform helping sales teams automate outreach
  • Introduced production-grade AI features (incl. content generation, data enrichment agents) that enhanced automation and user efficiency
  • Rebuilt acquisition and activation loops, improving onboarding, value discovery, and trial conversion
  • Defined a focused strategy and positioning that enabled a high-impact roadmap executed by a lean team
Nov 2021 - Nov 2023
2 years 1 month

Various Interim Roles

Various interim roles

  • Led product growth for Zoomshift, a SaaS tool for scheduling hourly employees focused on the U.S. market
  • Built an AI-powered hiring platform for Acelr8, a tech-enabled HR agency
  • Led product development at Automatic, a marketplace connecting automotive players in the U.S. market
  • Consulted XOM Materials on product-led transformation
Jul 2021 - Oct 2022
1 year 4 months

VP of Product & Tech

Latana

  • Latana is a SaaS tool that offers AI-powered brand tracking solutions for SMEs
  • Established a long-term product strategy that contributed to securing €36m in Series A funding
  • Managed a portfolio of initiatives spanning user engagement, dashboard UX/UI, machine learning accuracy, process automation, enabling company growth from 10 to 50 clients in 12 months
  • Led a multicultural product & tech team of 35 people and coached team members into leadership roles
Jun 2017 - Jul 2021
4 years 2 months

VP of Product & Tech

Dalia Research

  • Dalia Research is a B2B platform for programmatic survey data collection
  • Led the development of the industry leading technological platform, which was successfully acquired by the top industry player
  • Managed a project portfolio spanning API integrations, AI yield optimization, and user engagement, driving 3x revenue growth in 2 years
  • Grew the product & tech team from 3 to 15 people and established agile product development processes
Jan 2008 - Dec 2017
10 years

Hands-on Product Manager

Various Product Roles

  • Experienced in automation, recommendation systems, and UI enhancements at companies such as Ladenzeile and Yandex

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (18 years), Retail (10 years), Automotive (2 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Professional Services (2 years).

Information Technology
Retail
Automotive
Manufacturing
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (18 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Marketing (4.5 years), Strategy (4.5 years), Project Management (4 years), and Human Resources (2 years).

Product Development
Information Technology
Marketing
Strategy
Project Management
Human Resources

Summary

Product leader with 15+ years accelerating growth for B2B and SaaS products. I specialize in product-led growth, AI-powered product innovation, and building high-velocity teams that execute at scale. With a strong engineering background and hands-on experience developing advanced AI capabilities, I bridge technical depth with strategic insight to deliver repeated, measurable product and business outcomes.

Languages

Russian
Native
Ukrainian
Native
English
Advanced

Education

National Technical University of Ukraine

Master of Computer Science · Computer Science · Ukraine

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Lana based?

Lana is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Lana speak?

Lana speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), Ukrainian (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Lana have?

Lana has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Lana has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Lana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lana be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lana would be well-suited for roles such as: Product-Led Transformation Consultant, Fractional Head of Product, Various Interim Roles.

What is Lana's latest experience?

Lana's most recent position is Product-Led Transformation Consultant at Morressier.

What companies has Lana worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lana has worked for Morressier, Mailshake, Various interim roles, Latana, and Dalia Research.

Which industries is Lana most experienced in?

Lana is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Automotive. Lana also has some experience in Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Lana most experienced in?

Lana is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning. Lana also has some experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Lana worked in recently?

Lana has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Lana worked in recently?

Lana has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Lana's education?

Lana holds a Master in Computer Science from National Technical University of Ukraine.

What is the availability of Lana?

Lana is immediately available for suitable projects.

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