Elena Shcherbinina

Since childhood, I’ve been playing with organization and planning, and now, with a PMP certification, I continue to develop these skills professionally.

Whether it's a move, a children's birthday party, launching a marketing product for millions, or just a store trip, I break down every project into tasks and analyze all resources, budgets, and timelines in detail. My approach includes assessing risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, and after each project, I conduct a thorough review to extract valuable lessons.

My team holds a special place in my heart. I see myself not as a leader, but as a facilitator who helps the team reach new heights, motivates them, overcomes obstacles, finds necessary resources, and resolves conflicts. My goal is to achieve the best results for each project, immersing myself in the details and showing complete dedication.

Elena Shcherbinina

Location

Winterthur, Switzerland. Work permit B

Superpower

High-precision risk assessment

Specialization

Project management, marketing

Hobbies

Running, knitting

Family

Single parent

Currently Reading

"1984" by George Orwell

Recent Projects

Centum

01

Centum is a narrative-driven adventure where nothing is as it seems.

Project Duration: 2 years

Team: 9 (Art director, 3 artists, 2 programmers, sound designer, game designer, product owner, writer)

Approaches: Scrum, Kanban

My Responsibilities:

  • Made technical decisions and planned milestones
  • Decomposed and prioritized tasks
  • Managed budget and conducted team meetings
  • Supported the team, resolved conflicts, and maintained motivation
  • Organized testing, managed external suppliers, and communicated with the publisher
Centum Project GIF

Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint

02

Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint is a 2D side-scrolling fighter with a Korean thriller vibe.

Project Duration: 1 year

Team: 7 members (Art director, 4 artists, 1 programmer, product owner, sound designer, translator)

Approach: Kanban

My Responsibilities:

  • Planning: Planned milestones and decomposed tasks.
  • Team Coordination: Conducted regular meetings and provided support.
  • Stakeholder Management: Managed stakeholder relationships by preparing reports, presenting milestones to the publisher, and gathering feedback to adjust plans as needed.
  • Budget Management: Oversaw the project budget to ensure financial control.
Mr. Peppermint Project GIF

Dwarven Skykeep

03

Dwarven Skykeep is a strategic 2D base builder.

Project Duration: 2 years

Team: 13 members (3 artists, 3 programmers, 4 game designers, narrative designer, sound designer, 2 testers)

Approach: Kanban

My Responsibilities:

  • Team Coordination: Organized work for a distributed team and conducted regular meetings.
  • Motivation & Support: Maintained team motivation and provided support.
  • Budget & Release Management: Managed the budget and handled release management.
  • Stakeholder Management: Prepared reports, presented milestones to the publisher, and gathered feedback.
  • Active Testing & Design: Actively tested the game and designed one of the game worlds.
Dwarven Skykeep Project GIF

Psychomachia

04

Psychomachia is a turn-based tactical roguelite where every attack counts, and there are no action points.

Project Duration: 2 years

Team: 4 members (Art director, 2 artists, developer, product owner)

Approaches: Scrum, Kanban

My Responsibilities:

  • Prototype & Iterations: Planned the scope of the prototype and managed iterations.
  • Team Coordination: Conducted regular team meetings.
  • Budget Management: Managed the budget.
  • Narrative Development: Developed the narrative idea of the game.
Psychomachia Project Image

Key Achievements

Implemented Agile Methodology

Successfully introduced Agile (SCRUM and Kanban) at Hack The Publisher, transforming previously disjointed workflows into a cohesive, efficient system. This shift led to increased work efficiency, enhanced team spirit, and improved motivation.

Managed Multiple Projects

Simultaneously managed three major projects aligned with company goals. Ensured all projects were completed on time and within budget through strategic planning, resource allocation, and effective delegation.

Reduced Advertising Costs

Achieved over a 30% reduction in online advertising conversion costs for a major home medical supplies supplier. Accomplished this through website restructuring, refined analytics, strategic advertising changes, and A/B testing.

Yandex Experience

Gained valuable experience at Yandex, Russia’s leading internet company, starting as an account manager and advancing to head of the commercial department in Kazakhstan.

Startup Co-Founder

Played a pivotal role at a startup and was invited to join as a co-founder, contributing to the company's foundational growth and development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Siberian Institute of Management, Nowosibirsk, 2008-2012
Graduated summa cum laude

Certificates

PMP Certification
Agile SCRUM Master