Anna Makovnikova
About Anna Makovnikova
Anna Makovnikova is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product management and marketing across various industries. She holds a Master's degree in Corporate Management from Odessa State Economics University and has worked for notable companies such as Samsung Electronics, Toggl, and PLATIO, while also serving as a guest professor at MIM-Kyiv Business School.
Work at Toggl
Anna Makovnikova currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager at Toggl, a role she has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a Product Manager from 2020 to 2022 and briefly served as a Mobile Product Manager for three months in 2020. In her current role, she leads product efforts in data visualization, reports, and insights, contributing to Toggl's focus on enhancing team collaboration and remote communication.
Education and Expertise
Anna studied at Odessa State Economics University, where she earned a Master's degree in Corporate Management from 1998 to 2003. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in management principles, which she applies in her various roles. She has transitioned from hardware to software product management, focusing on SaaS products since 2019.
Background
Anna has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. She began her career as an International Marketing Assistant at SMART Technologies in Canada. Over the years, she has held positions such as Co-Founder at Pole Candy Sportswear, European Sales and Brand Manager at Tolo Toys, and Chief Product Marketing Officer at PLATIO. Her experience includes significant roles in product management and marketing across different regions, including Ukraine, Canada, and Spain.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Anna has demonstrated a commitment to improving work processes and results. She has a passion for creating policies and standards that enhance productivity. Additionally, she consults businesses and individuals on remote working and managing distributed teams, leveraging her significant international experience in managing cross-cultural teams.
Teaching and Blogging
Since 2020, Anna has been a Guest Professor at MIM-Kyiv Business School, teaching MBA and Pre-MBA programs remotely. She also shares her insights and experiences in her field through a blog on Medium, contributing to discussions on product management and remote work.