Svyatoslav Rymar
VP of Operations
Experience
VP of Operations
Mindojo & Plingo
- Contributed to the evolution of Mindojo and presence in the global education market. Managed the development and release of four new online courses (CFA, GMAT, GRE, etc.), effectively tripling the company's yearly revenue.
- Drove the company’s business development, securing ongoing partnerships and establishing new ones with notable educational institutions like INSEAD, Hult, LBS, IE, ESADE, and HEC. Collaborated with key industry partners such as Bloomberg and The Economist Group, enhancing product offerings and broadening the educational reach. Established partnership with a large non-profit child sponsorship organization “Children International”.
- Contributed significantly to the development and launch of 'Plingo', an innovative ESL application designed for kids. Orchestrated the assembly and development of a dedicated engineering team, steering the product from inception to its successful market introduction. The app got 2 million downloads and consistently positive reviews. Acknowledged internationally, Plingo was a finalist in the 2024 Kidscreen and Bett awards and was honored in Israel's national competition for language learning innovation.
- Oversaw the expansion and operational scaling of the company, growing the team from 10 to 50 members. Coordinated efforts across product management, engineering, and content production to improve efficiency and expand operational capacity.
- Launched targeted user engagement initiatives, such as surveys and interviews, maintaining a high customer satisfaction rate of 4.8/5. Applied data-driven approaches to refine development processes, shortening product time to market and increasing organizational transparency.
Program Manager / Product Manager
Mindojo
- Contributed to the evolution of Mindojo and presence in the global education market. Managed the development and release of four new online courses (CFA, GMAT, GRE, etc.), effectively tripling the company's yearly revenue.
- Drove the company’s business development, securing ongoing partnerships and establishing new ones with notable educational institutions like INSEAD, Hult, LBS, IE, ESADE, and HEC. Collaborated with key industry partners such as Bloomberg and The Economist Group, enhancing product offerings and broadening the educational reach. Established partnership with a large non-profit child sponsorship organization “Children International”.
- Launched targeted user engagement initiatives, such as surveys and interviews, maintaining a high customer satisfaction rate of 4.8/5. Applied data-driven approaches to refine development processes, shortening product time to market and increasing organizational transparency.
Project Manager
SoftServe
Directed the end-to-end development of an intelligent content management system for the Geo-Exploration sector from ground-up under fixed-price agreement.
Ensured on-time project delivery, facilitating a successful $2M funding round and client acquisition.
Built and maintained a trusted partnership, guiding the client from startup phase to post-acquisition.
Led the dedicated engineering team who developed Personnel-Focused Learning Engine, which enables employees to own their own development.
Implemented a platform upgrade that solidified valuable client partnerships and contributed to long-term collaboration. This project led to securing contracts with high-profile companies, such as LinkedIn.
I was in charge of quality assurance and setting up agile processes for a supply chain management BI solution, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
Successfully delivered the MVP in alignment with stringent specifications and timelines.
Graduated with an M.Sc. Degree in Computer Sciences from Lviv Polytechnic National University.
QA Lead / Engineer
N-iX
- Contributed to projects like Pearson’s Schoolnet, Clayster, and OpenHD, driving quality assurance initiatives and leading teams to ensure product excellence and operational efficiency.
- Implemented effective QA strategies and automated testing processes, significantly improving product quality and development efficiency.
Summary
Energetic and results-oriented leader with over a decade of experience, I specialize in driving technological innovation and operational excellence, particularly in the Education sector. I’ve been working in both start-up environments and established enterprise landscapes, adept at spearheading remote and local team operations across the globe. Embraces a ‘can-do’ mindset with a commitment to data-driven strategies, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. Proven track record in fostering team growth, improvements in product engagement, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.
My professional journey is distinguished by collaborations with prestigious organizations and institutions, including McKinsey Solutions, Pearson, Bloomberg, INSEAD, Hult, SolarWinds and many more.
Trail runner, conference speaker, co-founder of Lviv Ultra Trail, and a dedicated father of two.
Languages
Education
Lviv Polytechnic National University
Computer Sciences · Lviv, Ukraine
Certifications & licenses
ISTQB Advanced level
ISTQB Foundation of software testing
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