nanikeev

Project / Product Manager | Technical Product Leader

Highly adaptable and impact-driven Technical Product & Project Manager with over 20 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, launching innovative products from scratch, and scaling digital ecosystems. Proven track record spanning corporate delivery leadership (EPAM, Softeq, Intellectsoft) and entrepreneurial venture building. Deep technical expertise across Web3/DeFi architecture, cross-platform mobile (iOS & Android), web-based software, enterprise high load software. Recognized technical leader behind decentralized Web3 utilities and ecosystems, specializing in translating complex protocol engineering into seamless consumer-facing platforms using Agile, Scrum, and data-driven product strategies.

Core Competencies & Skills

Product & Project Management: Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Lifecycle Management (SDLC), Strategic Product Roadmapping, Business Analysis, Resource Planning, Delivery Management, Vendor & Client Relations.
Web3, DeFi & Layer-1 Ecosystems: Decentralized Exchanges (DEX Architecture), Automated Market Makers (AMM), EVM-Compatible Networks, Cosmos Ecosystem, Etherium Ecosystem, Solana, Tokenomics (Staking & Governance Protocols), GameFi.
Cross-Platform Software Ecosystems: iOS Application Deployment, Android Development (Kotlin, Room DB, Biometrics) and Deployment, Native Web-Based Applications, Secure Utility Applications, Enterprise DWH and BI
Tools & Frameworks: JIRA, Confluence, Asana, Trello, Miro, Redmine, Rally, Git. AI:Codex, Claude, n8n, Ollama, mimo, ChatGPT, Gemini
Languages: Russian (Native), English (C2 - Proficiency), Belarusian (C2 - Proficiency), French (B2 - Upper-Intermediate).

Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $60,000

Hourly rate: $40

Nationality: 🇧🇾 Belarus

Residency: 🇧🇾 Belarus

Experience

Delivery Manager

EPAM Systems Inc.

2016 - 2019

Orchestrated delivery management for multiple concurrent enterprise-level client accounts, aligning engineering workflows with rigid corporate milestones. Supervised large-scale systems integration, enterprise process automation pipelines, and IT consulting services for global stakeholders. Enhanced agile delivery transparency by restructuring Jira workflows, reducing bottleneck points, and optimizing sprint velocity across distributed software teams. Lead hiring and establishment of RPA practice company wide. Customers: Forrester, NBC Universal, Johnson & Johnson, Workfusion

CTO / Product Manager / Co-Founder

Decentr LLC

2015 - 2026

Co-founded, technically architected, and scaled Decentr Browser—a decentralized, cross-platform Web 3.0 'browse-to-earn' ecosystem spanning iOS, Android, and desktop interfaces that allows users to capture and tokenize data value. Technical Product Leader for BazaarSwap (app.bazaarswap.io): Spearheaded the end-to-end design, launch, and optimization of the platform's flagship native Decentralized Exchange (DEX), managing smart contract alignments, EVM/Cosmos/BTC/Ton network cross-compatibility, and liquidity pools. Architect of Fortress Hub (fortresshub.net): Directed the central nexus architecture unifying the Fortress Suite consumer security ecosystem (comprising secure password management, biometric-authenticated file systems, and custom VPN protocols) into a cohesive web-based dashboard and cross-platform app suite. Managed a high-performing cross-functional team of 20+ engineers, designers, and marketers, coordinating on-chain utility releases, custom defi, and security features.

Project Manager

Softeq Development

2015 - 2016

Concurrently managed a portfolio of 5 to 7 complex software and hardware-focused projects (each 100h+ in scale). Led multiple distinct teams comprising 5–15 specialists across software engineering, quality assurance, and embedded systems, consistently meeting or exceeding strict client SLAs.

Product Manager

Apalon

2014 - 2015

Spearheaded the mobile product department strategy, partnering closely with project managers and growth marketing leads to scale the multi-platform application portfolio across both iOS and Android stores. Reworked Android applications development processes for higher output. Successfully designed and launched the ad-supported 'free' tier of a flagship product, maximizing programmatic yield through strategic Native Ads placement.

Project Manager / Business Analyst

Intellectsoft

2012 - 2014

Acted as the primary interface between international client expectations, project budget constraints, and internal engineering resources. Utilized advanced consultative business analysis skills to pitch and upsell value-add features, successfully scaling the budget and scope of several active mobile and web-based client contracts.