Elena Litani 🇺🇦
About Elena Litani 🇺🇦
Elena Litani is the Vice President of Product - Global Expansion at Synctera, where she leads the strategic launch and expansion into the Canadian market. She has a diverse background in technology and product management, with previous roles at companies such as IBM, KOHO, and nanopay Corporation.
Work at Synctera
Elena Litani currently serves as the Vice President of Product - Global Expansion at Synctera, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she leads the strategic launch and expansion of Synctera into the Canadian market. Her focus includes product development and market penetration, leveraging her extensive experience in the financial technology sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Technology
Before joining Synctera, Elena held several significant positions in the financial technology industry. She worked at nanopay Corporation as Director of Product for Banking and Capital Markets Solutions from 2018 to 2019. Following that, she served as Vice President of Engineering and Payments at KOHO from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder at Pillar from 2021 to 2023, contributing to product strategy and development.
Background in Technology and Product Management
Elena has a robust background in technology and product management, having worked at IBM in various roles, including Senior Technical Product Manager and Senior Software IT Architect. Her tenure at IBM spanned from 2000 to 2016, during which she also served as Product Incubation Lead and Software Developer/Technical Product Lead. This extensive experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of product development and technical solutions.
Education and Expertise
Elena holds an Executive MBA from Harvard University, which she completed in 2015, focusing on IBM Business and Industry Insights. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from York University. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in pioneering technologies such as Blockchain, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and APIs.
Mentorship and Team Building
Elena is passionate about mentorship and has a proven ability to build strong, multi-functional, and high-performance teams. She thrives in fast-paced environments and has a track record of championing innovation throughout her career. Her diverse roles have included software developer, researcher, architect, product manager, and consultant, showcasing her versatility in the technology sector.