I’m Ilia Kazenin, a Product Owner and CVM & Growth expert focused on digital banking and e-commerce. I drive growth by combining data-driven CVM strategies, loyalty programs, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable improvements in LTV, retention, and engagement. Over the last 9+ years I’ve led multi-disciplinary teams of 20–40+, built scalable loyalty ecosystems, and partnered with fintechs and retailers to accelerate product-led growth. I’m fluent in Russian and English, with strong experience in RFM, AARRR, Amplitude experiments, and regulatory compliance.

Ilia Kazenin

I’m Ilia Kazenin, a Product Owner and CVM & Growth expert focused on digital banking and e-commerce. I drive growth by combining data-driven CVM strategies, loyalty programs, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable improvements in LTV, retention, and engagement. Over the last 9+ years I’ve led multi-disciplinary teams of 20–40+, built scalable loyalty ecosystems, and partnered with fintechs and retailers to accelerate product-led growth. I’m fluent in Russian and English, with strong experience in RFM, AARRR, Amplitude experiments, and regulatory compliance.

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I’m Ilia Kazenin, a Product Owner and CVM & Growth expert focused on digital banking and e-commerce. I drive growth by combining data-driven CVM strategies, loyalty programs, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable improvements in LTV, retention, and engagement. Over the last 9+ years I’ve led multi-disciplinary teams of 20–40+, built scalable loyalty ecosystems, and partnered with fintechs and retailers to accelerate product-led growth. I’m fluent in Russian and English, with strong experience in RFM, AARRR, Amplitude experiments, and regulatory compliance.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Owner at PashaPay
October 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024
Led the Daily Payments product stream (3 teams, 40+ people) implementing Scrum/LeSS, developed growth strategies, analytics, and retention features for core user expansion. Achievements include +24% core user base, +12% retention in one month, and an Amplitude-based AB testing framework enabling rapid prioritization. Integrated external partner loyalty into payment flow and co-developed the C4 architecture roadmap, boosting dev capacity.
Product Owner at PMBK (PMBK)
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Led omnichannel e-commerce product in Responsible Gambling; regulated by TSUPIS. Reorganized processes, restored Scrum cadence, delivered fintech MVP with 1400% ROI, achieved top turnover growth across product teams, and accelerated migration to Kubernetes/microservices. Created RFM + Nielsen + ML-based segmentation; validated 9/38 hypotheses via Amplitude and interviews; dual-core bet engine deployment with 99.9% SLA.
Product Manager at Азбука Вкуса (Azbuka Vkusa)
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022
Omnichannel e-commerce & retail FoodTech product; developed the loyalty mobile app Vkusomania, increasing MAU and engagement; launched promotions and optimized backlog for cost efficiency.
Product Manager at Ile de Beauté / Sephora Russia
May 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
B2C/B2B omnichannel e-commerce & retail in BeautyTech; worked on SEPHORA loyalty integration, backlog creation, and loyalty flow alignment; improved retention and POS feature upgrades.
Project Manager at Nautilus Software Development
November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Secure corporate wallet and communication system based on GrapheneOS for MDM/EMM segment; led cross-functional delivery in Dubai.
Project Manager at MIL Team
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Custom development of ML and AI solutions for domestic and international markets.
QA Engineer at Everis
July 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Software QA for pharmaceutical ERP in the French market; ensured quality across ERP modules and regulatory compliance.
System Administrator at Qualitec
March 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
1C Enterprise distribution and server support; ensured stable operations and scalability.
Acting Head of POS Software Configuration at Ile de Beauté
May 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
Led POS software configuration and coordination; improved processes and operational efficiency.
Product Manager at Watchers LLC
September 22, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Education

Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Mathematics & Computer Science at Moscow Aviation Institute, Moscow, Russia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics at Moscow Aviation Institute, Moscow, Russia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Creating Agile Organization (DAO)
December 1, 2023 - June 8, 2026
ICAgile ICP-PDM
December 1, 2023 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate