Anna Kolbasova

Highly motivated and results-oriented Chief Product Officer with 3+ years of experience in leading product strategy, development, and growth for Web3 and AI firms.

As an agile product leader proficient in Web 3, ML, and AI, I develop innovative solutions through customer insights and cross-functional collaboration. My expertise extends to Decentralized Finance, where I see Regenerative Finance (ReFi) as a tool to solve systemic problems such as climate change. I've built Web 3 platforms on Ethereum, Solana, and other platforms.

Also over 14 years of experience running own engineering company demonstrating expertise in overseeing large-scale construction, engineering, and renewable energy projects. In my previous role at Konsta LLC, I successfully led teams of over 100 and delivered multi-million dollar projects within budget and on schedule through meticulous planning and flawless execution.

Moreover, I completed the "Salesperson Licensing Course" at the Realty Institute, where I acquired knowledge in License Law, Understanding Real Estate Financing, Property Management, Leases, and Contracts.

NEOSOLUTIONS LLC

CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER Sept 2022- Present

Product Management lead consulting projects for various startups.

• Managed the development and launch of several new product features for a web3 dating website, resulting in 30% increase in customer satisfaction.
• Managed a cross-functional team of remote UX designers, engineers and marketers to ensure efficient product development and launch for a fashion Shopify e-commerce site relaunch.
• Led the development and execution of a carbon credits trading platform built on polygon, arbitrum and Celo blockchain networks; resulting in 30% improvement in user engagement.
• Creating a Product Requirements Documents (PRD) outlining the MVP requirements, core features, and functionality of client platform
• Conducting market analysis and research on the Web3, AI competitive landscape and identifying potential market opportunities and trends.
• Conducting user research with digital artists to gain insights into user needs and requirements to build Music NFT platform startup
• Defining and prioritizing product features based on customer priority, market conditions, and technical feasibility. I also worked with web3 developers to define the technical specifications and architecture.
• Created and maintained a product backlog that included user stories, feature requests and bugs. 

ROVICS INVESTMENT LLC

SENIOR DEVOPS LEAD Feb 2022 –Sept 2022

• Proprietary trading firm that deploys medium and high frequency trading strategies in the global cryptocurrency markets.
• Maintain and improve our global infrastructure with high performance and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate on the implementation of crash reporting tools and integration of version control systems (github) into the ci/cd pipeline.
• Support in automating build, test, and deployment processes to streamline development cycles.
• Participate in setting up monitoring tools to track the performance of the ci/cd 
• Implement and manage configuration management tools to automate software configuration and ensure consistency across environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, system administrators, and quality assurance to facilitate the deployment and operation of systems.

WEB3 DEVELOPER June 2021 – Feb 2022

• Built a Forex cryptocurrency trading bot that generated 20% increase in revenue for the company in 6 months.
• Collaborated with the team to create web3 decentralized applications (DApps) using Alchemy software and APIs.
• Developed front-end web3 applications using React.JS and Next.JS, and utilized Explorer APIs to track minted assets.
• Experienced in creating e-commerce websites using Medusa.JS and integrating wallets into DApps, connecting them with application APIs and RPC nodes. Also, installed and configured plugins such as S3 bucket, Milesearch, and Payments.
• Developed and maintained a front-end financial analytics application using JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, and the Covalent API, along with Infura RPC.
• Experienced in integrating wallets into DApps and connecting with application programming interfaces (APIs) and remote procedure call (RPC) nodes.

FULL-STACK WEB3 DEVELOPER Sept 2020– May 2021

CLOUDTHOTH LLC

• Implemented a microservices architecture (serverless/lambda) RESTful API in JavaScript using AWS API Gateway.
• Developed a software unit testing suite using Python Flask and Selenium for the client web application, reducing the number of errors reported by the client by 15%.
• Developed and maintained a front-end financial analytics application using JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS.
• Built a monitoring application dashboard to measure blockchain node transactions using AWS API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3 storage, CloudWatch, and Athena.
• Created software unit testing applications using Python Flask and Selenium.
• Developed websites using technologies like MedusaJS, WordPress, and Shopify.

CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) June 2006 – Nov 2020

KONSTA LLC 

• Spearheaded the development of new lines of business, resulting in a 60% yearly increase in revenue and profitability.
• Recruited and supervised senior project managers and supervisors to oversee contract and permanent staff.
• Directed general contracting and logistics for the procurement of materials and equipment for engineering systems.
• Orchestrated the installation and maintenance of engineering systems in administrative, residential, and industrial complexes.
• Oversaw property service vendors, implemented preventive maintenance programs, and managed emergency repairs. Prepared, prioritized, and forecasted budgets for property maintenance and capital projects.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP construction drawings. Skilled in AutoCAD usage.
• Supervised the deployment of HVAC/heating systems, water supply, boiler equipment, electrical wiring, solar panel systems, and low-current systems.

Managed business accounting and financial transactions while maintaining strong customer and vendor relations.

Admiral S. O. Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping

Bachelor of Arts - Public, State and Municipal Administration.

St.Petersburg, Russia 2012 – 2016