balakhonoff

Web3 Product Manager

Seasoned product manager with a strong technical background and a proven track record of success in the Web3 space. With a PhD in Mathematics and extensive experience in machine learning engineering, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise and product management skills to drive innovative solutions.



Over the past two years, I have been actively involved in the Web3 ecosystem, working as a product manager at Chainstack, a leading blockchain infrastructure provider. During my tenure, I successfully launched multiple products from 0 to 1, including the Subgraphs Hosting platform (built on The Graph's technology) and DeFi API. These products have gained significant traction and contributed to the growth of the Web3 ecosystem.



My technical background spans various domains, including NLP, computer vision, predictive modeling, and recommender systems. I have hands-on experience in developing and deploying ML models, building scalable data pipelines, and leveraging advanced techniques like transformer-based language models and deep learning architectures.



As a product manager, I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, translating complex business requirements into actionable roadmaps, and delivering high-impact solutions that drive adoption and revenue growth. My deep understanding of Web3 technologies, combined with my ability to bridge the gap between technical complexities and user needs, positions me well to contribute to the success of innovative projects in the space.



I am passionate about the transformative potential of Web3 and closely follow the latest developments in the ecosystem, including DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and decentralized infrastructure. I am excited to leverage my skills and experience to join a forward-thinking Web3 company and contribute to shaping the decentralized future.



I am seeking a challenging product management role where I can apply my technical expertise, Web3 experience, and product management skills to drive innovation, growth, and success. If you are building cutting-edge solutions in the Web3 space and looking for a driven, technically-savvy product manager to join your team, I would love to connect and explore how I can contribute to your mission.



Experience: 5 years

Yearly salary: $180,000

Hourly rate: $120

Residency: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom


Experience

Product Manager
Chainstack
2022 - 2024
-Introduced the Chainstack Subgraphs Hosting product after identifying market opportunities through thorough market research and user interviews. -Strategically planned and executed a public launch, focusing on key customer acquisition channels to maximize product reach and impact. -Took on technical leadership to stabilize and successfully launch the product, showcasing adaptability and leadership in overcoming challenges. -Led efforts to address and resolve subgraph headlag, significantly enhancing user experience and attracting major clients to secure a vital revenue stream.
Product Owner | Head of DS/ML
Sber Bank
2018 - 2021
-Recruited, trained, and directed a skilled project team, ensuring successful solution deployment. -Led end-to-end development of NLP (BERT, RoBERTa, XLNet LLMs) and CV (YoloV3, EfficientNet/EfficientDet) models, from data acquisition to technical design. -Defined and communicated product architecture, positioning prototype models as core project elements. -Managed the seamless integration of the solution into current software systems, resulting in a financial benefit surpassing $0.6M across three years.
R&D Lead | Algorithms Researcher
SMG Technologie GmbH
2014 - 2017
-Led the formation and technical management of a multidisciplinary team to develop a new generation 2D sensor for the automotive industry. -Developed digital signal processing algorithms for optical and inertial data conversion into 2D/3D speed estimations. -Coordinated local and remote software and hardware developers, maintained backlog, and monitored progress effectively. -Successfully completed project validated by top German automotive manufacturers, showcasing sensor's practical application and effectiveness.

Skills

data-science
product-manager
python
solidity
sql
english
german
russian