Mariya Kotsupalova
About Mariya Kotsupalova
Mariya Kotsupalova is a Lead Business Analyst and BA Education Manager at Exadel in Vilnius, Lithuania, with over four years of experience in her current role. She has a diverse background in business analysis, education, and compliance projects, having worked in various organizations across Belarus and Lithuania.
Work at Exadel
Mariya Kotsupalova has been serving as the Lead Business Analyst and BA Education Manager at Exadel since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing business analysis initiatives and managing educational programs within the department. Her tenure has lasted for four years in Vilnius, Lithuania, where she has contributed to the growth and development of the business analysis team.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Exadel, Mariya Kotsupalova worked at several organizations. She was a Senior Business Analyst at EPAM Systems from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Data Gathering Specialist at the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked at the European Humanities University as a Student-card Coordinator from 2013 to 2016 and as a Photographer Intern from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Mariya Kotsupalova holds a Bachelor's degree in Media and Communication, Visual Culture from the European Humanities University, which she completed from 2012 to 2016. She also earned a Master's degree in Public Policy from the same institution between 2016 and 2018. Furthermore, she studied Russian Language and Culture at the University of Tampere for 11 months in 2014, where she obtained another Bachelor's degree.
Business Analysis Leadership
In her career, Mariya Kotsupalova has led teams of 6-12 Business Analysts as a Business Analysis Team Lead. She has designed and implemented educational programs aimed at scaling up the Business Analysis department. Her leadership extends to engaging in non-project activities, such as conducting BA tech talks and writing articles focused on business analysis.
Industry Experience and Compliance Projects
Mariya Kotsupalova has extensive experience across various business domains, including Consulting, Insurance, Fitness, Sports Ticketing, Payment, Physical Access Control, HR, Education, and Hospitality. She has also worked on compliance projects related to PCI, PSD2, and GDPR, showcasing her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.