Maria Ilenko
About Maria Ilenko
Maria Ilenko is a Senior Project Manager at Catalyst Software, where she has worked since 2013. She holds two Master's degrees in Linguistics and Economics, and has successfully led various initiatives that significantly increased revenue and enhanced team performance.
Work at Catalyst Software
Maria Ilenko has been employed at Catalyst Software as a Senior Project Manager since 2013. Over her tenure, she has worked in a hybrid capacity from California, United States, and Kharkiv, Ukraine. In this role, she has managed teams of over 50 professionals, including designers, animators, developers, and QA specialists. Maria has spearheaded data-mining initiatives that resulted in an 18% increase in revenue. Additionally, she has strategized four successful marketing campaigns for game projects and facilitated the creation of 150,000 unique in-game animated items for mobile games.
Education and Expertise
Maria Ilenko holds two Master's degrees, one in Linguistics and Economics from Kharkiv National Karazin University, and another in Business/Managerial Economics from the National Aerospace University - 'Kharkiv Aviation Institute'. She is currently enrolled in a Data Science program at Springboard, where she has been studying since 2022. This educational background supports her expertise in project management and data analysis within the gaming industry.
Background
Prior to her role at Catalyst Software, Maria worked as a Project Manager at Bear from 2012 to 2013. During her time there, she contributed to various projects in a hybrid work environment, similar to her current role. Her experience spans over a decade in project management, with a focus on the gaming sector.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Maria Ilenko has mentored six project and content managers, enhancing their professional development. She has successfully increased game revenue by 28% through player profile analysis and behavior insights. Additionally, she suggested and prototyped the user experience for a new project, the Match 3 Creative Spaces game, demonstrating her innovative approach to project management.