Olena Dr. Bachynska
About Olena Dr. Bachynska
Olena Dr. Bachynska is the Director of Engineering at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with a diverse career in engineering leadership and academic research.
Company
Olena Dr. Bachynska is currently employed at Delivery Hero, where she holds the position of Director of Engineering. Delivery Hero is a globally recognized delivery service, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. In her role, she is responsible for leading engineering teams and spearheading various technological advancements in the company.
Title and Previous Roles
Olena Dr. Bachynska has an extensive career history in engineering leadership roles. Before joining Delivery Hero, she served as the VP of Engineering at SmartRecruiters from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she held the same title at Quandoo from 2020 to 2021. Her earlier roles include several high-level positions at Zalando SE, including Head of Research/Dedicated Owner, Head of Engineering, Engineering Lead, Practice Lead, and Quantitative Data Analyst from 2013 to 2020. Olena also has an academic and research background, working at DESY and the University of Hamburg.
Education and Expertise
Olena Dr. Bachynska has a strong academic background, holding a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from the University of Hamburg. She also earned a Master of Science degree in Nuclear and High Energy Physics from Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University. Her secondary education was completed at Volodarka, Ukraine, where she studied Mathematics and Physics, achieving a Secondary School Certificate. Her educational foundation has contributed to her expertise in both engineering and physics.
Background
Olena Dr. Bachynska's career spans roles in both academia and the private sector, providing her with a unique perspective on technology and data science. She has worked as a particle physicist and guest scientist at DESY, and also served as a Ph.D. student at the University of Hamburg. Her diverse career includes internships at the Kyiv Institute of Nuclear Research and extensive experience in Berlin's tech scene, particularly in leadership roles at various companies.
Experience in Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Throughout her career, Olena Dr. Bachynska has demonstrated a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams. Her experience at companies like Zalando SE, Quandoo, and SmartRecruiters has involved building and managing teams to develop data science products. This leadership capability is supported by her solid technical background in engineering and physics, allowing her to effectively bridge the gap between technical and managerial responsibilities.