Ariadna (Arina) Stepanova
About Ariadna (Arina) Stepanova
Ariadna (Arina) Stepanova is a Product Owner at Volanté Systems in Toronto, Canada, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from York University and has extensive experience in product management and client support across various organizations.
Work at Volanté Systems
Ariadna Stepanova has been employed at Volanté Systems as a Product Owner since 2021. In this role, she leads feedback sessions with stakeholders to gather essential details before the initiation of projects. Her responsibilities include managing sprint-based expectations on features and their requirements, ensuring that business needs align with technical feasibility and scalability. She also facilitates collaboration meetings with cross-functional teams to support key sprint activities, such as backlog refinement and sprint planning.
Education and Expertise
Ariadna Stepanova earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from York University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and understanding of governance, which she applies in her professional roles. Her expertise encompasses product management, stakeholder engagement, and agile methodologies, allowing her to effectively balance business requirements with technical capabilities.
Background
Before joining Volanté Systems, Ariadna Stepanova held various positions in different organizations. She worked at Compass Education as a Client Support Officer and later as a Project Manager from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Support Team Lead and gained experience as a Student Officer at Upper Career College of Business and Technology in Toronto. Her career also includes a role as a Product Manager/Scrum Master at Nextech AR Solutions from 2020 to 2021.
Professional Experience
Ariadna Stepanova has accumulated significant professional experience across multiple roles in product management and support. Her tenure at Compass Education included positions as Client Support Officer, Project Manager, and Support Team Lead, where she developed skills in client relations and project oversight. At Nextech AR Solutions, she served as Product Manager/Scrum Master, further enhancing her expertise in agile project management before transitioning to her current role at Volanté Systems.