Polina Sklyarevsky
About Polina Sklyarevsky
Polina Sklyarevsky is a Data Analytics Team Lead at Placer.ai, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in analytics and project management, having held various roles in organizations such as Zencity and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Current Role at Placer.ai
Polina Sklyarevsky serves as the Data Analytics Team Lead at Placer.ai since 2021. In this role, she leads a team of eight data analysts and developers. Her focus is on creating innovative data products that address business needs. She utilizes a diverse tech stack, including Python, MongoDB, PySpark, SQL, Jupyter, Kepler.gl, ArcGIS, and Tableau, to drive analytics initiatives.
Previous Experience in Data Analytics
Prior to her current position, Sklyarevsky held several roles in data analytics. She worked at Zencity as Data Products Team Lead and Head of DataOps, contributing to the development of data-driven solutions. Additionally, she served as a Data Analyst at Zencity, where she gained valuable experience in analytics for SaaS companies. Her earlier roles include positions at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Defense Forces, where she developed her analytical skills.
Educational Background
Polina Sklyarevsky holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Jewish History from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, completed between 2011 and 2014. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Communication from the same institution, graduating in 2016. Additionally, she studied at the Ein Prat Academy for Leadership and participated in the Kriat Kivun (MAOZ) Leadership program.
Leadership and Project Management Experience
Sklyarevsky has significant experience in leadership and project management. She worked as a Project Manager at the Digital Israel National Bureau and led various teams at Zencity. Her role as Data Analysis Team Lead in the Israel Defense Forces provided her with foundational leadership skills. Throughout her career, she has specialized in developing methodologies for addressing business needs and testing product-market fit.
Passion for Data and Research
Polina Sklyarevsky is passionate about reproducible research, effective storytelling, and data visualization. Her commitment to these areas is evident in her work, where she focuses on creating impactful data products. With over five years of experience in analytics roles specifically for SaaS companies, she continues to drive innovation in data analytics.