Olena Sokolova
About Olena Sokolova
Olena Sokolova is a Product Owner at Flexion Inc., specializing in DevSecOps projects for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. With a background in project and product management, she has extensive experience in cloud platforms and vendor management.
Work at Flexion
Olena Sokolova has served as a Product Owner at Flexion Inc. since 2021. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she works remotely and specializes in managing DevSecOps projects specifically for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Her role involves overseeing the development and deployment of secure software solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Previous Experience at Trusted Media Brands
Before joining Flexion, Olena Sokolova worked at Trusted Media Brands, Inc. from 2017 to 2021 as a DevOps Manager and Infrastructure Product Manager. In this position, she was responsible for managing infrastructure projects and implementing DevOps practices to enhance operational efficiency. Her experience in this role contributed to her expertise in cloud platforms and system management.
Background in Project Management
Olena Sokolova has a solid background in project management, having worked as a Senior Project and Product Manager at IT-Tour from 2013 to 2016 in the Kiev Region of Ukraine. Her responsibilities included overseeing project lifecycles, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in product ownership and management.
Education and Expertise
Olena Sokolova holds a Bachelor's degree in Writing and Publishing from the National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' and a Master's degree in Writing and Publishing from the Ukrainian Academy of Printing. Her educational background complements her professional skills, particularly in budgeting and vendor management, as well as her ability to design processes for complex tasks involving multiple teams.
Skills in Cloud Migration and Legacy Systems
Olena Sokolova possesses expertise in migrating applications and systems to major cloud platforms, including AWS, GCP, and Azure. She has experience in rebuilding legacy systems, even in situations where documentation is limited or when a product owner is not available. These skills are crucial in modernizing infrastructure and ensuring the continuity of services.