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RODION SAFONOV
Moscow, Russian Federation
+7 (903) 119 94 53 • rodion.safonov@gmail.com
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER
Top performing, results-driven and goal-focused Project Manager with 11+ years of comprehensive
IT experience. Capable of leveraging strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills
towards driving product development teams to deliver high quality work on time and on budget.
Highly analytical and technically proficient with hands-on experience utilizing Agile methodologies,
and the ability to adapt quickly to new trends and technologies.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Demonstrated ability to lead multiple IT projects from inception to completion, with a focus on
ensuring customer and company needs are met.
 Proficient in streamlining services to develop methodologies, processes and procedures, and
transforming complex business requirements into concise technical specifications.
 Consistently exceed revenue targets and quotas while creating innovative new service and
product offerings to outperform the competition and increase customer satisfaction.
 Highly organized with outstanding multitasking and time management skills, capable of thriving in
fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Systems: Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android
Tools: MS Project, MS Office Suite, MS Visio, Confluence (+ Gliffy Diagram), JIRA,
BitBucket, TFS, MS SQL Server, MySQL Workbench, MS SharePoint,
Crystal Reports, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, CSS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MINDSCAN, Moscow, Russian Federation
Product Owner (February 2015 – Present)
Oversee system development startup project for aggregating, monitoring and analyzing Internet
mass media and social media services. Create and describe new product business requirements
and plan iterations for developers, maintaining control and accountability for estimates, deadlines
and quality. Serve as main point of contact for customer relations and manage operational
responsibilities including hiring, conflict resolution, and competitive intelligence.
Key Achievements:
 Developed multiple releases of an innovative new analytical consumer system, and created
numerous functions with complex linguistic and statistical services in a short timeframe.
 Conducted informative and engaging presentations to existing and potential customers.
 Built and developed user-friendly interfaces with essential functions to beat competitors.
 Created working conditions to provide convenience to employees and enhance productivity.

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Moscow, Russian Federation
+7 (903) 119 94 53 • rodion.safonov@gmail.com
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MEDIALOGIA (IBS), Moscow, Russian Federation
IT Project Manager (September 2012 – February 2015)
Designed and developed web services, iOS and Android applications, and provided key support to
Marketing Department, Press Relations Services and Managers within the government and private
sectors. Oversaw web and mobile application development projects, and managed entire lifecycle of
multiple large-scale data migrations and software updates.
Key Achievements:
 Managed internal and external teams in key software development projects for Aeroflot, the
President’s Press Relations Service, the Russian Federation Ministry of Finance, and the
Moscow City Government.
 Successfully redesigned system architecture from SharePoint to an independent platform,
increasing number of features, enhancing customer satisfaction, extending product lifecycle
and increasing profitability.
 Achieved data migration and software updates with zero impact to customers.
 Maintained round-the-clock responsibility and accountability for system performance and
delivery of content, ensuring complete customer satisfaction.
OPTIMA SOFTWARE (OPTIMAGROUP), Moscow, Russian Federation
Head of Project Management Office (April 2011 – September 2012)
IT Project Manager (February 2008 – April 2011)
Led multiple IT projects for the Russian Federation’s #11 top systems integrator, with duties
including development, integration and support of Document Workflow Management System,
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) System and custom software.
Key Achievements:
 Led and managed 6 Project Managers, with responsibilities including scheduling, identification
and enforcement of deadlines, mediating communication between team members and
stakeholders, and managing crisis and conflict resolution throughout project lifecycle.
 Successfully completed multiple projects and resolved numerous problems regarding
document workflow and other business processes utilizing automation, resulting in increased
customer satisfaction.
 Created innovative marketing materials for IT exhibitions, and personally obtained new clients
for automation business processes.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MOSCOW FINANCE & LAW ACADEMY (MFUA), Moscow, Russian Federation
Master’s Degree – Faculty of Business & Information Technologies, Manager
MOSCOW POLYTECHNICAL COLLEGE, Moscow, Russian Federation
Associate’s Degree – Faculty of Economics & Management, Manager
— Languages —
Russian – Native, English – Upper Intermediate