Iana Semernia

Researched maritime operations to understand user needs and create clear, user-friendly workflows. Conducted stakeholder interviews to gather insights on business goals, user expectations, project priorities, and technical requirements. Designed solutions for 1,000 users managing 26,000+ seafarers across 160 vessels, improving crew management efficiency. Led the development of a leading HQ system from concept to launch, now handling 25,000 monthly interactions and onboarding 3 new B2B clients over the past year. Built strong relationships with executives and senior stakeholders, resulting in ~90% of proposed solutions being approved.

Founded and led an internal English-speaking club with one-on-one sessions, significantly improving spoken English. Opened and ran a silent-run office supporting 120 employees across departments, coordinating budgets and schedules, and onboarding new staff. Implemented efficient IT and workflow practices to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Operations Manager at Kyiv National Linguistic University

Coordinated school summer camps and pastoral care. Managed daily activities including documentation, budgeting, and scheduling; liaised with production teams for on-site activities.

Line Producer / Executive Producer at A to Z Production Company

Organized and managed film production processes for crews of 30–120 people. Handled travel, budgets, schedules, and client meetings; coordinated with production teams to deliver on client briefs. Produced more than 100 music videos and TVCs.

Line Producer at Radioactive Film / Production Company

Directed and produced film projects, overseeing production from pre-production through delivery; managed budgets, timelines, and on-site operations.

UI/UX Designer and Researcher at Open Ocean Studio

UI/UX design and research lead for a cloud-based B2B SaaS platform for maritime operations, fleet management, and analytics. Defined workflows and product strategy for 1,000+ enterprise users globally; designed complex dashboards visualizing vessel positions, loitering data, and multi-role access; built and maintained a scalable Figma design system; delivered data-heavy dashboards and operational tools for HSQE SaaS module; facilitated workshops with product managers and developers to validate concepts and iterate quickly; produced production-ready wireframes, prototypes, and developer specs; contributed to product expansion for international users and regional needs.

UI/UX Designer at Amidynamics

UI/UX Designer for an AI-powered B2B SaaS platform automating web accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive user experiences. Led UX discovery and usability testing, built reusable UI components, and translated complex compliance logic into intuitive workflows. Collaborated with developers and analysts to accelerate prototyping and iteration; engaged with enterprise clients worldwide to gather feedback and refine UX.

Line Producer at Film Toaster

Led teams of up to 120 people, managed budgets, and coordinated complex multimedia project workflows across 100+ productions.

Line Producer / Assistant at Radioaktiv Film

Supported production teams with budgeting, logistics, and coordination for multimedia projects.

ESL Teacher at Kyiv National Linguistic University

Delivered business English programs; designed curricula and assessments for diverse audiences.