Maksym Bardega

With over 14 years of experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge in operations, delivery, project management, and team leadership. If you're looking to level up your skills in managing teams, driving projects, optimizing operations, or simply understanding the business side of tech more deeply — I can help. Throughout my career, I’ve navigated a wide range of challenges (yes, I’ve seen some shit…), and I’m here to share those lessons with you. My goal as a mentor is to help you avoid common pitfalls, make smarter decisions, and grow faster in your role. A few highlights from my journey: - 14+ years in the tech industry - 3+ years as a business consultant for small and mid-sized IT companies - 1.5 years as a business owner within the largest IT unit of a major bank - Managed ~$11M/year budget operations - Led operational management for a foreign product company's local branch (via outstaffing partner Ciklum) - Successfully managed a business unit with 80–150 team members - Delivered 15+ successful projects as a project manager (both Agile and Waterfall) - Led 20+ implementation projects as a business analyst - Managed over $1M in successful fixed-price projects - Experience working with clients and partners from the US, EU, UK, and India Whether you're stepping into a leadership role, aiming to sharpen your project delivery, or trying to scale operations — I’d be glad to share insights, strategies, and real-world experiences to support your growth.