
Pavlo Papazov
Product Manager | Turning AI into real-world solutions (sometimes)
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Transforming ideas into innovations—that's been my driving force for over a decade in software development and delivery. As a Product Manager with a background in tech startups and major global companies, I thrive on leading diverse teams to create products that resonate globally. My successful projects? They range from launching small projects from scratch to improving existing solutions and extending their delivery processes through user-centered data approaches. Beyond work, I'm really interested in how technology and culture mix together. I'm always on the lookout for fresh ways to use AI to create products that help people boost different parts of their daily routines at once. By combining my professional skills with a focus on designing for users, I work to simplify everyday tasks, build genuine connections, and ultimately create experiences that both ease and enrich life.
Work experience
Product Manager
Bose Corporation
Apr 2022 - Present
4 years 7 months
Paris, France
– I came up with and implemented a unified method for integrating third-party SDKs that cut down integration time by 30%, allowing us to roll out new ad features more quickly. – I relied on real data to steer our decisions and shape the product's direction. – Working closely with developers, UX designers, and sales data, I helped build solutions that met genuine market needs and user expectations. – I also made it a point to keep stakeholders updated throughout the process, ensuring we stayed on track with our deadlines and steadily improved the product.
Part-Time Product Manager
DreamApp
May 2021 - Nov 2024
3 years 7 months
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
– One of my at DreamApp was spearheading the launch of our "AI-powered Dream Insights." Before this, most dream interpretations were done manually, which was time-consuming and sometimes inconsistent. By rolling out this automated analysis feature, we managed to trim our manual workload by around 80%, speed up user turnaround time, and lift overall satisfaction scores by roughly 15%. – Technical Product Oversight: I helped shape our architectural decisions and integrated key third-party tools, making sure the app could handle increasing traffic with any major hiccups. – Release & Sprint Management: I organized our sprint cycles, figured out which new features (like journaling upgrades and dream interpretation modules) got top priority, and made sure releases were both timely and minimally disruptive. – User Feedback & Continuous Improvement: I set up regular feedback loops —like in-app surveys and beta testing groups—to capture real user opinions fast. This helped us pivot quickly if something wasn't clicking, and it kept the product evolving in step with user needs.
Product Owner
Pango
Jan 2020 - Apr 2022
2 years 4 months
Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
– I contributed to Pango's mobile VPN solution by ensuring that paid advertising channels were integrated seamlessly while keeping user privacy intact, which resulted in a 25% increase in daily active users. – I managed the development of mobile security applications, making sure that business objectives were met alongside strict security standards. – Focused on high-priority features, handling backlog grooming and stakeholder communication effectively. – Ensured compliance with industry security standards without compromising user-friendly design.
Lead QA Engineer
Nuvo Cares
Feb 2018 - Jan 2020
2 years
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
– I directed the complete quality assurance process for a connected prenatal monitoring device and its mobile app. This initiative led to FDA compliance and set up secure data exchange protocols for the US market. – I led QA efforts for healthcare products, focusing on mobile testing and the protection of patient data. – I devised and executed a comprehensive testing strategy while managing a dedicated team of QA specialists. – I ensured strict compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, which significantly boosted product reliability.
QA Lead
Deutsche Bank
Feb 2016 - Feb 2018
2 years 1 month
Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
– Lowered defects in production releases by 30% via a new automated testing strategy and continual process improvements. – Led the QA team, optimizing test documentation and procedures for better efficiency and quality control. – Introduced innovative testing approaches (automation tools and frameworks) to improve software quality. – Collaborated closely with development and product management teams to ensure fast feedback loops.
QA Engineer
Deutsche Bank
Feb 2012 - Jan 2016
4 years
Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
– Conducted comprehensive testing for banking products, identifying critical issues early in the development lifecycle. – Created test scenarios and reporting structures that informed key stakeholders. – Laid the groundwork for future automated testing initiatives within the organization.
Education
National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'
Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering
2015 - 2018
3 years 1 month
V.I. Vernadsky Taurida National University
Bachelor of Laws, International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
2005 - 2008
3 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan
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Selenium WebDriver With Python 3.x
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Product Management: An Introduction
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Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration
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ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation Level
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