Svyatoslav Rymar - VP of Operations

Q: Where is Svyatoslav based?

Svyatoslav is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Svyatoslav speak?

Svyatoslav speaks the following languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Svyatoslav have?

Svyatoslav has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Svyatoslav has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years . Note that Svyatoslav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Svyatoslav's latest experience?

Svyatoslav's most recent position is VP of Operations at Mindojo & Plingo .

Q: What companies has Svyatoslav worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Svyatoslav has worked for Mindojo & Plingo and Mindojo .

Q: Which industries is Svyatoslav most experienced in?

Svyatoslav is most experienced in industries like Education , Information Technology (IT) , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Svyatoslav most experienced in?

Svyatoslav is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Sales . Svyatoslav also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Svyatoslav worked in recently?

Svyatoslav has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Svyatoslav worked in recently?

Svyatoslav has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Sales , and Strategy and Planning .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

VP of Operations

Mindojo & Plingo

Plingo ESL app development: 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.
Team leadership & operational improvement: 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.
Customer engagement & feedback: 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.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022

8 years

Program Manager / Product Manager

Mindojo

Product innovation & strategy: 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.
Partnership development & client management: 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”.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

4 years

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 a 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.
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.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

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.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Education (11 years), Information Technology (10 years), and Energy (4 years).

Education

Information Technology

Energy

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 (11 years), Project Management (8 years), Sales (8 years), Strategy (8 years), Quality Assurance (6 years), and Operations (4 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Sales

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Operations

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 andmanymore.

Trail runner, conference speaker, co-founder of Lviv Ultra Trail, and a dedicated father of two.

Skills

Ms Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Pivot Tables, Powerpoint)
Sql

Languages

Ukrainian

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

Lviv Polytechnic National University

M. Sc. Degree, Computer Sciences · Computer Sciences · Lviv, Ukraine

Certifications & licenses

ISTQB Advanced Level

ISTQB Foundation Of Software Testing

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Svyatoslav based?

Svyatoslav is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Svyatoslav speak?

Svyatoslav speaks the following languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Svyatoslav have?

Svyatoslav has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Svyatoslav has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Svyatoslav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Svyatoslav be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Svyatoslav would be well-suited for roles such as: VP of Operations, Program Manager / Product Manager, Project Manager.

What is Svyatoslav's latest experience?

Svyatoslav's most recent position is VP of Operations at Mindojo & Plingo.

What companies has Svyatoslav worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Svyatoslav has worked for Mindojo & Plingo and Mindojo.

Which industries is Svyatoslav most experienced in?

Svyatoslav is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Energy.

Which business areas is Svyatoslav most experienced in?

Svyatoslav is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Sales. Svyatoslav also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Quality Assurance (QA), and Operations.

Which industries has Svyatoslav worked in recently?

Svyatoslav has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Svyatoslav worked in recently?

Svyatoslav has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Sales, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Svyatoslav's education?

Svyatoslav holds a Master in Computer Sciences from Lviv Polytechnic National University.

Does Svyatoslav have any certificates?

Svyatoslav has 2 certificates. These include: ISTQB Advanced Level and ISTQB Foundation Of Software Testing.

What is the availability of Svyatoslav?

Svyatoslav is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Svyatoslav?

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