Yuliya Balikhina
About Yuliya Balikhina
Yuliya Balikhina is the Director of PMO at Verint, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in program and project management, having held key positions at various companies including Latch, Fuze, and iQmetrix.
Current Role at Verint
Yuliya Balikhina serves as the Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) at Verint. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she focuses on overseeing project management processes and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Her responsibilities include streamlining workflows and driving product improvement initiatives.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to her current role, Yuliya worked at Latch as a Senior Manager for Product Programs and Operations for six months in 2021 to 2022. She also served as a Principal Program Manager at Fuze from 2019 to 2021, where she was based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Her experience in these positions involved managing product development and operational strategies.
Background in Project Management
Yuliya has extensive experience in project management, having worked at iQmetrix as a Program Manager and Project Manager from 2015 to 2018. She also held the position of Project Manager at March Networks for ten months in 2018 to 2019. Her roles have consistently involved leading teams and delivering complex projects.
Education and Certifications
Yuliya Balikhina holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from the Academy of Public Administration under the aegis of the President of the Republic of Belarus, where she studied from 2003 to 2010. She also completed Project Management studies at Red River College from 2015 to 2017 and has earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Technical and Leadership Skills
Yuliya possesses strong technical skills in software testing, having worked at EPAM Systems in various roles, including Senior Software Testing Engineer and Lead Software Testing Engineer. She is recognized for her interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, which are essential for leading cross-functional teams and mentoring others.