Svetlana Zhizhina
About Svetlana Zhizhina
Svetlana Zhizhina is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in software development and technical consultancy, she has held various roles in companies such as FINEOS and BPC Banking Technologies, contributing to team motivation and project delivery.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Svetlana Zhizhina serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is based in Sydney, New South Wales, and is responsible for leading teams and facilitating project delivery. Her focus includes advocating for business needs and fostering collaboration among team members.
Previous Experience at FINEOS
Prior to her current role, Zhizhina worked at FINEOS from 2013 to 2021. She held various positions, including Lead Technical Consultant and Technical Consultancy Team Lead in Sydney. Her responsibilities included motivating teams and stakeholders throughout project delivery and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Background in Software Development
Zhizhina has a robust background in software development, having worked at BPC Banking Technologies and Protek in Moscow. Her roles included Software Developer, Senior Software Developer, and Architect of Business Applications. This experience spans from 2006 to 2013 and involved significant contributions to software solutions and application architecture.
Educational Qualifications
Svetlana Zhizhina studied at Southwest State University (formerly Kursk State Technical University), where she earned a Master of Computer Science with Honors from 1997 to 2002. She further pursued her education and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from 2004 to 2008, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Agile and Project Management Expertise
Zhizhina has extensive experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies. She helps teams adopt and optimize these processes, enabling high-performing project environments. Her expertise includes applying Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery tools, as well as engaging in delivery, release, and change planning to support digital transformations.