I’m Oleksiy Babenko, a results-driven technology professional based in Paradiso, Switzerland, with over two decades of experience in software development, project leadership, and cross-functional delivery for large-scale media/telecom environments. I’ve led teams of 7–40 people, shaped technical directions, and built maintainable architectures that align with business goals. I thrive on mentoring, optimizing processes, and delivering high-quality products in dynamic, agile settings. I hold degrees from Kyiv National University in cybernetics and have earned ITIL and Microsoft certifications, along with strong hands-on experience in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. Fluent in English and Ukrainian, with Italian and German basics, I’m excited to bring a blend of strategic thinking and practical engineering to new opportunities in project management, software architecture, and DevOps-driven delivery.

Oleksiy Babenko

I’m Oleksiy Babenko, a results-driven technology professional based in Paradiso, Switzerland, with over two decades of experience in software development, project leadership, and cross-functional delivery for large-scale media/telecom environments. I’ve led teams of 7–40 people, shaped technical directions, and built maintainable architectures that align with business goals. I thrive on mentoring, optimizing processes, and delivering high-quality products in dynamic, agile settings. I hold degrees from Kyiv National University in cybernetics and have earned ITIL and Microsoft certifications, along with strong hands-on experience in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. Fluent in English and Ukrainian, with Italian and German basics, I’m excited to bring a blend of strategic thinking and practical engineering to new opportunities in project management, software architecture, and DevOps-driven delivery.

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I’m Oleksiy Babenko, a results-driven technology professional based in Paradiso, Switzerland, with over two decades of experience in software development, project leadership, and cross-functional delivery for large-scale media/telecom environments. I’ve led teams of 7–40 people, shaped technical directions, and built maintainable architectures that align with business goals. I thrive on mentoring, optimizing processes, and delivering high-quality products in dynamic, agile settings.

I hold degrees from Kyiv National University in cybernetics and have earned ITIL and Microsoft certifications, along with strong hands-on experience in C#, .NET, JavaScript, React, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. Fluent in English and Ukrainian, with Italian and German basics, I’m excited to bring a blend of strategic thinking and practical engineering to new opportunities in project management, software architecture, and DevOps-driven delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Staff Software Engineer at Nielsen
January 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Supporting/ Improving Fusion ecosystem, Hiring and onboarding, scrum teams enforcements. Technical directions. Coaching and mentoring. Code and Arch/ Tech Analysis review
Staff Software Engineer at Nielsen
June 1, 2023 - Present
Supporting/ Improving Fusion ecosystem, Hiring and onboarding, scrum teams enforcements. Technical directions. Coaching and mentoring. Code and Arch/ Tech Analysis review
Project Manager Product (GTOP/PTOC) at Nielsen
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Managing multiple teams and optimizing cross-team collaborations. Hiring and mentoring team members. Technical designs. Designing/ Implementing critical performance and maintainability aspects
Program Tech Lead at Nielsen
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Managing 25-40 people, delivering different projects within Fusion ecosystem. Hiring and mentoring team members. Designing/ Implementing critical performance and maintainability aspects
Scrum Master at Nielsen
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Managing 7 scrum teams (35-40 people), delivering different projects within AriannaPlus ecosystem. Multitier architecture with distributed calculation nodes and configuration services. Designing/ Implementing critical performance and maintainability aspects
Project Manager at Nielsen
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Delivering multiple GMDs and working on Arianna Plus ecosystem
Project Leader at Nielsen
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
GMD – various deliveries, various countries. A dashboard with a TAM data. Managed offshore teams, created design specifications, work plans and subprojects (programming)
Senior Software Developer at AGB Nielsen Media Research
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
DD – data distribution system, Arianna – television audience analyzing system. Managing, creating design specifications, creating work plans and developing subprojects (programming)
Senior Software Developer at AGB Media Research
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Mainly Arianna – television audience analyzing system. Creating design specifications and developing subprojects (programming).
ViewerPic Developer at ATR Australia (Sydney)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
ViewerPic – developing a new currency for TAM industry
Senior Software Developer at AGB Nielsen Media Research
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Arianna – television audience analyzing system; project activities including design/specifications and subprojects
Project Leader / Department Leader at Miratech Pro. Switzerland, Ukrainian agency
June 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Virtuoso - Enterprise Accounting System. Evolution: Programmer, analyst-programmer -> Department leader -> Project developing leader; responsibilities included managing subprojects and design/specifications
Programmer / Department Leader at Conceptron UA, Ukrainian agency
June 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Creating business software. Programming and specifying program design; lead subprojects

Education

Bachelor at Kiev T. Shevchenko University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Specialist at Kiev T. Shevchenko University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Microsoft Certificate (MCP) – 70-016. Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.5
February 1, 2002 - January 30, 2026
ITIL Foundation (ITIL v3 Foundation)
November 23, 2011 - January 30, 2026
Nielsen PM program
July 1, 2012 - January 30, 2026
React Complete Guide
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Rust Programming Essentials
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Hands-On Machine Learning for .NET Developers
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications