Anna Grashchenkova
IT Manager
Budapest
Summary
IT Project Leader with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex, high-impact technology projects. Successfully developed and launched over 60 AI-powered extraction models, contributing to $20M ARR while driving cost reductions of 30% through workflow optimization. Proven ability to align project execution with strategic business goals, working closely with C-suite executives to shape long-term technology roadmaps. Expert in managing project risks, improving operational efficiency, and delivering large-scale initiatives on time and under budget, while consistently enhancing team performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Language
Work History
Head of Data Management and Vantage Skills Develop
Abbyy process intelligence KFT
05.2024 - Current
- Developed a 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, FlexiCapture, 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
- Managed comprehensive oversight of project-related tasks within the organization, coordinating efforts with external vendors to deliver solutions that met critical deadlines within the product campaign.
Head of Vantage Skills Development
Abbyy process intelligence KFT
Budapest
01.2019 - 05.2024
- 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
Moscow
01.2020 - 01.2022
- 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
- Won a major project with a bank for quick issuance of loans to businesses based on document analysis
- Managed project backlog, ensuring alignment with stakeholders for key deliverables
- Collaborated with customers to understand workflows and challenges, shaping project features to fit real-world use cases.
Lead Linguist in Maсhine 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 degree - Comptutational and Theoretical Linguistics
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
2004
Skills
Leadership and Strategy:
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder & C-Suite Communication
- Change & Risk Management
- Vendor & Contractor Oversight
Project Management:
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum)
- Budget & Resource Management
- Program & Project Lifecycle Management
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Technical Expertise:
- AI & Machine Learning Integration
- Data Management & Labeling Automation
- Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)
- Analytical Problem-Solving
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureLanguages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
German
Elementary (A2)
Hungarian
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Head of Data Management and Vantage Skills Develop
Abbyy process intelligence KFT
05.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
ABBYY
01.2020 - 01.2022
Head of Vantage Skills Development
Abbyy process intelligence KFT
01.2019 - 05.2024
Project Manager in NLP Development
ABBYY
01.2016 - 01.2019
Lead Linguist in Maсhine Translation Project
ABBYY
01.2009 - 01.2016
Master's degree - Comptutational and Theoretical Linguistics
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
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