Hi, I'm Artem - I turn complex problems into solutions. Technical, Strategic, Human.
I thrive on solving complex problems - from technical systems to human challenges. Beyond consulting, I’m a father, NGO founder, and passionate foodie, always learning and building along the way.
Experience
- 2025 • Now
- Founded a new non-profit organization focused on education initiatives.
- Leading the development of organizational strategy, operational frameworks, and process design.
- Responsible for tool selection, process setup, and early-stage member recruitment, establishing the foundation for future programs and projects.
- Actively shaping the direction and structure of educational projects while building the operational and strategic backbone of the organization.
- 2021 • Now
- Led Workday projects for onboarding new entities, global payroll system switches, and recurring processes such as salary increases, bonuses, and performance management for clients with 1,000+ employees worldwide.
- Configured and optimized Workday modules, with strong expertise in Absence Management, Security, Reporting, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Integrations.
- Developed and maintained integrations between Workday and payroll, expense, and other enterprise systems, including automation of internal workflows.
- Designed internal tools and automations, leveraging RPA (UiPath, Power Automate), Azure Boards, and large language models (LLMs) to optimize onboarding, knowledge transfer, and payroll/workforce planning processes.
- Delivered complex absence reworks and reporting solutions for multiple clients in Germany, producing precise and actionable insights.
- Led Workday-focused initiatives in global projects, providing guidance to regional teams (DACH), advising on decisions, and coordinating data migration, delivery, and implementation strategies.
- Developed first Workday “products” internally, such as a security review framework and standardized payroll integration implementation approach, combining workshops, documentation, and technical guidance.
- Started career in cloud automation projects, building smart production solutions with partners, Power Automate flows, and Azure Boards extensions, before transitioning to full Workday consulting and integrations.
- 2024 • 2025
- Led the Journey Team in delivering free technology education programs, overseeing all operational aspects from participant onboarding to project evaluation.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive project management system, streamlining semester-wide operations and improving task visibility and team coordination.
- Redesigned participant lifecycle management, standardizing forms and data structures to enhance transparency and reduce administrative overhead.
- Managed the full participant journey, including application screening, workshop facilitation, event coordination, and certification processes.
- Established systematic evaluation processes for student projects and program outcomes, ensuring consistent quality in educational delivery.
- Optimized operational workflows through data-driven improvements, enhancing efficiency and participant experience.
- 2022 • 2025
- Guided diverse project teams by providing technical expertise, best practices, and mentorship across data science and web development domains.
- Taught fundamental and advanced concepts in web technologies, data analysis, and machine learning, tailoring guidance to varied skill levels.
- Supported agile project management, assisting teams in scope definition, technical architecture, and implementation strategies.
- Delivered hands-on mentorship in full-stack development, database design, and applied data science, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
- Created a supportive learning environment that fostered experimentation, growth, and successful project outcomes.
- 2022 • 2024
- Supported operational activities for free educational programs, including event planning and participant management.
- Designed and implemented optimized participant databases, improving tracking and data management efficiency.
- Automated certificate generation, replacing a fully manual process and producing hundreds of certificates efficiently.
- Gained early hands-on experience in process optimization and educational program operations.
- 2017 • 2019
- Led technical development of a modular smartphone case concept, enabling integration of attachments such as speakers, keyboards, and gaming controls.
- Developed and launched an e-commerce platform to showcase the product line and support customer interactions.
- Programmed microcontrollers to manage communication between smartphones and modular attachments, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Explored innovative manufacturing approaches, including a B2B service for 3D-printed injection molds, reducing prototyping costs and lead times for small-scale production.
- Gained comprehensive exposure to startup operations, spanning product development, technical feasibility, rapid prototyping, and early-stage business planning.
- 2016 • 2021
- Developed advanced calibration and control software in Qt for precision instruments (extensometers, tonometers, gauge blocks), improving measurement accuracy and efficiency.
- Engineered Qt-based applications for multi-sensor and five-axis measurement systems, enabling precise spatial calibration of semiconductor wafers and optical lenses.
- Architected a modular Qt framework standardizing UI, logging, and configuration across applications, accelerating new feature development and ensuring consistency.
- Prototyped a webinar platform with real-time chat to support virtual training and interactive learning sessions.
- Migrated and optimized legacy applications, including a complete rebuild of the six-meter axis control software originally created during internship.
- Delivered on-site implementations at customer facilities, integrating Qt solutions directly into operational environments.
- Qt software developed during this period is still in productive use, recognized for reliability and user-friendly design.
Note: Work involved strict adherence to industry calibration standards and often required solving problems beyond the scope of long-term developers.
- 2016 • 2021
- Supported the maintenance of IT infrastructure and internal applications.
- Assisted with general IT administration tasks.
- 2014 • 2016
- Automated log evaluation workflows using Bash, reducing manual effort in daily analysis.
- Built an internal tool with Ruby on Rails to streamline internal processes.
- Reimplemented the device logging module in Qt, migrating from a custom binary format to a structured SQLite-based system.
- Developed a migration tool to convert legacy binary log data into the new SQLite format.
- Gained first hands-on experience with Logstash, Kibana, and Elasticsearch for log data evaluation.
- 2012 • 2012
Designed and implemented a Qt-based application to control a six-meter axis with a movable sled, enabling automated test measurements of electronic devices.