Anika Banakh
About Anika Banakh
Anika Banakh is a Sr. Technical Program Manager at ACV Auctions in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in technical program management and talent acquisition across various organizations, including roles at RBC Ventures and Alquemy Search & Consulting.
Work at ACV Auctions
Anika Banakh currently serves as a Senior Technical Program Manager at ACV Auctions, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Technical Delivery Manager and Strategic Program Manager within the same organization from 2020 to 2023. Her responsibilities include developing estimates, project scope, technical delivery strategies, and managing blockers and risks to meet technical commitments. She collaborates with Engineering, Product, and Business teams to facilitate the integration of mergers and acquisitions and supports cross-department initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Anika Banakh holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology from the National Academy of Science, which she completed between 2011 and 2014. She also earned a Certified Human Resources Specialist designation from the University of Toronto, where she studied Human Resources Management and Services from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree in Sociology from KNUKIM and a Bachelor's degree in Romano Germanic Philology and Translation from KNLU.
Background
Anika Banakh has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different organizations. She began her career as a Public Relations Manager at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts and later served as an Executive Secretary at EBRD. In Ukraine, she also worked as an HR Generalist for UNDP Ukraine and as a People Operations professional at Winner Automotive Ltd. After relocating to Canada, she transitioned into talent acquisition and technical recruitment roles at companies such as S.I.Systems and RBC Ventures.
Achievements
In addition to her roles at ACV Auctions, Anika Banakh has been involved with Google Developers as a Women Techmakers Ambassador since 2021. Her work in this capacity focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion within the tech community. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in technical program management, talent acquisition, and human resources, contributing to the success of various cross-team programs and initiatives.