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Andrey Belkin

@andreybelkin

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Experienced product leader with over a decade in diverse managerial roles.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a product role in a software development company that is ideally building a global consumer SaaS offering from the ground up.

I'm a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in diverse managerial roles and more than 20 years in software development. My expertise spans cybersecurity, IoT, consumer products, and SaaS. I am passionate about new technologies, science, and continuous experimentation, and I thrive on building products from the ground up and scaling them to success.

At Avast, I served as the Group Product Manager for Utilities & Device Performance Products, where I was accountable for a market-leading portfolio and drove strong revenue growth while significantly reducing operational costs. My previous roles at Avira and Kaspersky allowed me to explore growth opportunities and lead innovative product developments, including the launch of new security SaaS offerings and the transformation of consumer business into SaaS.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional product leadership and stakeholder management, leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with external auditors to ensure compliance with industry standards. I am committed to exploration, innovation, and knowledge sharing, and I look forward to leveraging my skills and experience to drive impactful product strategies in the future.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Group Product Manager

Avast

Jul 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 6 months)

As Group Product Manager at Avast, I led the Utilities Group, focusing on device optimization products. I developed strategies for profitability and drove investments in new technologies post-acquisition by Norton. My role involved cross-functional leadership and collaboration with external auditors.

Product Management Strategic Planning Cross Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Management Strategy Cybersecurity SaaS Team Leadership

Senior Product Manager

Avira

Jun 2017 - Jun 2021 (3 years 11 months)

At Avira, I managed classic Antivirus products and explored growth in IoT and mobile. I led the development of Avira Prime, a new SaaS offering, and built a Mac security product from scratch, utilizing Design Sprint techniques.

Product Management SaaS Development IoT Mobile Security Design Sprints Team Leadership GDPR Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Cross Functional Collaboration

Product Manager

Kaspersky

Jun 2012 - May 2017 (4 years 11 months)

During my time at Kaspersky, I contributed to the SaaS transformation of consumer products, managing the My Kaspersky portal and Kaspersky Password Manager. I led cross-functional teams and was involved in product ideation and vendor selection.

Product Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Vendor Management Data Security Program Management Innovation Team Collaboration

Games Producer

Akella

Jan 2000 - Jan 2013 (13 years)

I began my career at Akella, progressing from tester to Senior Producer over 12 years. I was credited on numerous titles, gaining extensive experience in project management and product development in the gaming industry.

Project Management Game Development Team Leadership Product Development Quality Assurance Cross Functional Collaboration Agile Methodologies

Leading Tutor

ScreamSchool

Jan 2010 - Jul 2012 (2 years 6 months)

As a Leading Tutor at ScreamSchool, I helped establish the first entertainment software design course, sharing my knowledge and experience with students in the digital industries.

Teaching Curriculum Development Knowledge Sharing Educational Leadership Mentorship Program Development Communication Skills

Games Reviewer

Official PlayStation Magazine

Feb 1997 - Jan 2000 (2 years 11 months)

My first job involved writing reviews and walkthroughs for PlayStation games, which honed my creative writing skills and helped me establish industry contacts.

Creative Writing Game Reviewing Content Creation Journalism Communication Skills Research Interviewing Editing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Moscow State University of International Relations (MGIMO)

Master's in International Business, Trade and Commerce, International Business

1997 - 2002

Completed a Master's degree focusing on International Business, Trade, and Commerce, gaining insights into global trade dynamics and business strategies.