Nikolai Gorbunov
About Nikolai Gorbunov
Nikolai Gorbunov is a Senior Product Manager at RingCentral, specializing in Agile/Scrum software projects in telecommunications and AI. He has extensive experience in product analytics, user research, and collaboration with UX and engineering teams.
Work at RingCentral
Nikolai Gorbunov has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at RingCentral since 2017. In this role, he specializes in managing Agile and Scrum software projects within the telecommunications sector, focusing on cloud telephony, contact centers, and AI applications in video conferencing. His responsibilities include collaborating with UX teams on design specifications and working with distributed Engineering and DevOps teams to ensure successful product delivery. He applies product analytics to track software metrics and optimize go-to-market campaigns.
Previous Experience
Before joining RingCentral, Nikolai Gorbunov held several positions that contributed to his expertise in product management. He worked at ProSoft Ltd. as a Brand Manager for Embedded Software Platforms and Tools from 2009 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Business Analyst at DataArt from 2008 to 2009. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in managing software projects and understanding market dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Nikolai Gorbunov has a diverse educational background. He studied Computing Systems and Networks at Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace and Instrumentation from 1993 to 1998. He later pursued studies in Organizational Leadership at the New Opportunities Institute in 2005. Additionally, he earned a Professional Certificate of Marketing Practice from Open Business School from 2003 to 2004, focusing on marketing principles and practices.
Skills and Tools
Nikolai Gorbunov utilizes various tools to enhance product management processes. He employs Aha!, Jira, and Confluence to create and maintain product roadmaps and backlogs. His work involves conducting user research and feasibility studies to inform product development, ensuring that products meet user needs and market demands.