Mikhail Ostapenko
About Mikhail Ostapenko
Mikhail Ostapenko is a Lead Product Manager at Spryker, specializing in product discovery and user experience enhancement. He has a background in Business Informatics and has held various product management roles, including at Zalando and as a Co-Founder of atWork Time Tracking & Timesheet.
Current Role as Lead Product Manager
Mikhail Ostapenko currently holds the position of Lead Product Manager at Spryker, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he focuses on enabling customers to operate their own Marketplace Platforms across various commerce models, including B2B, B2C, and D2C. His responsibilities include overseeing product discovery and conducting pain points analysis to enhance user experience. He collaborates with engineers, designers, data analysts, and the commercial department to ensure that product offerings align with customer needs and the company's vision.
Previous Experience at Spryker
Prior to his current role, Mikhail Ostapenko served as a Senior Product Manager at Spryker from 2018 to 2020. During his two years in this position, he contributed to the development of marketplace solutions tailored for diverse commerce models. His work involved strategic planning and execution to improve product functionalities, ensuring that they met the evolving demands of the market and the users.
Background in Product Management at Zalando
Mikhail Ostapenko has extensive experience in product management, having worked at Zalando from 2011 to 2018 as a Product Manager. Over his seven-year tenure, he was involved in various projects aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience. His role required a deep understanding of user needs and market trends, which he utilized to drive product development and innovation.
Educational Background in Business Informatics
Mikhail Ostapenko studied at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Informatics from 2008 to 2011. This educational foundation equipped him with the skills necessary for effective product management, combining technical knowledge with business acumen.
Co-Founder of atWork Time Tracking & Timesheet
In addition to his roles at Spryker and Zalando, Mikhail Ostapenko is a co-founder of atWork Time Tracking & Timesheet, a position he has held since 2014. His involvement in this venture highlights his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to developing solutions that address specific user needs in time management and productivity.