Vladimir Gritsenko
About Vladimir Gritsenko
Vladimir Gritsenko is a Software Development Manager with extensive experience in software quality assurance and engineering. He has worked for notable companies such as Rakuten and ezhome, overseeing hiring processes and coordinating diverse teams in software development.
Current Role at Rakuten Marketing EU
Vladimir Gritsenko serves as a Software Development Manager at Rakuten Marketing EU, a position he has held since 2018 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he coordinates and guides a diverse team of software engineers, including developers, QA, and DevOps. He specializes in designing integrations with the Rakuten Ecosystem platforms, ensuring seamless functionality and performance across various systems.
Previous Experience at Rakuten
Prior to his current role, Gritsenko worked at Rakuten as a Software QA Manager from 2017 to 2018 in Japan. His responsibilities included overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring that software products met the required standards before release. This position followed his tenure as a Software QA Consultant at ezhome, where he worked for six months in Moscow.
Education and Expertise
Vladimir Gritsenko studied at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, where he earned a master's degree in Electronic and Automatic of Physical Facilities from 2002 to 2008. He achieved the title of engineer-physicist during his studies. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in transforming business requirements into software systems architecture.
Career Progression and Roles
Gritsenko has held various positions throughout his career, including Lead Software Engineer in Test at DC BARS in 2011 and IT Service Manager at Atos from 2011 to 2013. He also worked as a Software QA Manager at ICM Capital from 2015 to 2016 and as a Lead Software QA Engineer at Allied Testing from 2010 to 2011. His diverse experience contributes to his comprehensive understanding of software development and quality assurance.
Hiring and Team Management
In his current role, Vladimir Gritsenko oversees the hiring process for both contractors and permanent team members. He is responsible for creating and maintaining test strategies, as well as release and deployment procedures. His leadership ensures that the team operates efficiently and effectively, aligning with the strategic goals of the organization.