Anna Grashchenkova
Budapest
Summary
IT Project Leader with 10+ years of experience overseeing cross-functional teams and managing
complex technology projects. Skilled in Agile methodologies, AI & Machine Learning integration, and data management strategies. Proven track record of building high-performing teams, driving business growth, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Proficient in overseeing multiple teams of 10–20 members, developing creative solutions in IDP, and aligning product development with company goals. Expert in optimizing workflows to increase productivity and efficiency by 30%.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Data Management and Vantage Skills Development
Abbyy Process Intelligence KFT
5 2024 - 10.2024
- Developed a data management strategy to support product and technology development while ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Created innovative document processing solutions using proprietary technologies and internal datasets
- Directed the development and release of extraction models for Abbyy products, including Vantage, Flexi Capture, and FRE, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
- Established policies for data management and labeling, enhancing data collection, storage, and processing efficiency, resulting in up to 30% reduction in data labeling expenses
- Led and mentored three teams, totaling 15 employees and 12 contractors
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with product requirements
- Oversaw all project-related tasks within the company and managed external subcontractors, meeting business targets.
Head of Vantage Skills Development
Abbyy Process Intelligence KFT
1 2019 - 1 2024
- Built a team of 10 engineers from scratch, recruiting and mentoring team members to develop advanced extraction models for various document types (e.g., accounts payable, contracts)
- Utilized AI to create efficient solutions that enhanced data processing accuracy
- Guided the team to create and release over 60 extraction models as out-of-the-box solutions for IDP in Abbyy products (Vantage, Flexi Capture, FRE), bringing company $20M ARR
- Enhanced document processing technologies, contributing significantly to product success and client satisfaction
- Directed the team through the development lifecycle, managing escalations and ensuring alignment with company goals.
Senior Project Manager
Abbyy Process Intelligence KFT
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed a team of 10 developers and 4 QA engineers in IDP application development, ensuring timely releases and adherence to quality standards
- Coordinated development efforts with product management, implementing Scrum processes and supporting continuous improvement, resulting in successful GP release.
- Facilitated team and cross-team events, including planning, demos, retrospectives, and sync meetings, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
Project Manager in NLP Development
ABBYY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led NLP development projects focused on extracting information from unstructured documents
- Developed model architectures, prioritized tasks, and coordinated development efforts
- Managed project backlog, ensuring alignment with stakeholders for key deliverables.
Lead Linguist in Machine Translation Project
ABBYY
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Researched and developed natural language syntax models for machine translation systems and later for information extraction systems.
Education
Master's in Computational and Theoretical Linguistics -
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
09.1998 - 2004.06
Skills
IT Project Management: Over 10 years of experience managing IT projects from inception to completion, delivering on time and within budget
Risk Management: Identified project risks, mitigating them to ensure timely delivery and maintaining quality standards
Vendor & Contractor Management: Directed collaboration with vendors and contractors, ensuring smooth project delivery and adherence to quality standards
Stakeholder Management: Engaged with stakeholders, facilitating alignment between product development and organizational objectives
Team Leadership: Led cross-functional teams of 10-20 employees, including engineers and data scientists, ensuring alignment with business goals
Hiring & Talent Acquisition: Oversaw the hiring process for all managed teams, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring the recruitment of skilled professionals and building high-performing cross-functional teams
AI & Machine Learning: Applied AI and machine learning techniques to improve document processing accuracy by 15% and efficiency in IDP solutions
Data Management: Developed and implemented data management strategies for AI-driven and document processing projects, contributing to product success
Agile Methodologies: Directed Scrum processes, led sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog management for successful project delivery
IT Project Management: Over 10 years of experience managing IT projects from inception to completion, delivering on time and within budget
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
French
Intermediate
B1
Hungarian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Abbyy Process Intelligence KFT
12.2020 - 05.2022
Project Manager in NLP Development
ABBYY
01.2016 - 01.2019
Lead Linguist in Machine Translation Project
ABBYY
01.2009 - 01.2016
Master's in Computational and Theoretical Linguistics -
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
09.1998 - 2004.06
Head of Data Management and Vantage Skills Development
Abbyy Process Intelligence KFT
5 2024 - 10.2024
Head of Vantage Skills Development
Abbyy Process Intelligence KFT
1 2019 - 1 2024
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