Pasha Yarko
@pashayarko
I am a creative product manager building user-centered fintech and HR solutions that scale.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a creative Product Manager with 4 years of experience in fintech, HR tech, and tourism, turning market insights into impactful product solutions and thriving in fast-paced, cross-functional teams. I lead with clear communication, fair leadership, and a hands-on approach to build simple, scalable systems.
I built and manage a creative e-commerce business from the ground up, achieving 54+ orders, a 5-star rating and 15% repeat buyers. I previously delivered key HR platform modules (ATS, screening tests, offer management, OKRs, performance reviews, analytics) and improved funnel conversion rates by 2–12% through UX and process changes while introducing metric alerting and structured product documentation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Owner
Candles.Petals
Nov 2024 - Present (9 months)
Built and manage a creative e-commerce business from the ground up, designing brand identity, packaging, and product experience; achieved 54+ orders, a 5-star overall rating, and 15% repeat buyers.
Product Manager
PeopleForce
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)
Led development of HR platform modules (ATS, screening tests, offer management, OKRs, performance reviews, analytics) and helped adopt the Shape Up framework to improve team focus and delivery.
Product Manager
MyCredit
Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Owned and optimized the customer registration funnel, increasing conversion rates by 2–12% across steps through UX and process improvements; implemented metric-based alerting via Zabbix and Telegram bots.
Mentor
Baltic Training Group
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Mentored teenagers in a two-month leadership program, guiding leadership development, charity event organisation, and transition-to-adulthood skills.
Project Operations Manager
Poland Tour
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Managed end-to-end delivery of tailored travel experiences for international clients, coordinating global partners and handling last-minute changes to ensure high satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
College of Tourism and Foreign Languages in Warsaw
Bachelor's Degree, Tourism and Travel Services Management
2013 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Travel Services Management from the College of Tourism and Foreign Languages in Warsaw from Sep 2013 to Sep 2016.
Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics
Bachelor's degree (incomplete), Business/Managerial Economics
2012 - 2013
Unfinished Bachelor's studies in Business/Managerial Economics at Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics from Sep 2012 to Sep 2013.
UGUniversidad de Granada
Bachelor's degree, Administration
2016 -
Erasmus+ study in Administration at Universidad de Granada from Jan 2016 to Jul 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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