ABOUT
Technical Program Manager
Technical Program Manager with 10+ years of experience delivering platform and technical initiatives in large-scale engineering environments (Google, Macy’s, American Eagle).
I specialize in end-to-end technical delivery across platform and AI-adjacent initiatives, operating at the intersection of engineering, systems, and execution to drive scalable and predictable outcomes.
SKILLS
Areas of Expertise
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Technical Program Management
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Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Leadership
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Platform, Data & AI Program Delivery
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Risk Management & Execution Planning
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Automation Strategy & Systems Thinking
Technical Project Manager
AI-Powered Career Reboot
Feb 2024 – Present | Alpharetta, GA
In 2024, I transitioned from QA Leadership to Technical Project Management through applied learning, hands-on AI projects, and a strong focus on Responsible AI and Automation Delivery.
I’m leading a self-directed shift that blends 10+ years of technical experience with modern project coordination, communication, and delivery practices, bridging quality, technology, and impact.
Key Highlights:
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Building a personal portfolio to showcase applied AI and automation projects.
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Exploring Responsible AI principles, automation ethics, and governance through Google and Coursera learning paths.
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Prototyping Python-based solutions to improve automation efficiency and integrate AI into delivery workflows.
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Advancing leadership, communication, and delivery management skills for AI-driven TPM roles.
QA Automation Lead
Macy's (via Grid Dynamics)
Sep 2022 – Feb 2024 | Johns Creek, GA
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Developed and maintained Java-based automation framework, reducing manual regression testing by over 50% across backend workflows.
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Refactored and expanded 200+ automated UI tests for product recommendation engine using Java and Cucumber, reducing maintenance overhead and increasing execution stability by 40%.
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Scaled and coached QA team, driving 35% increase in test coverage and improving delivery velocity through strategic planning, hands-on mentoring, and process optimization.
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Drove early defect identification by actively participating in sprint demos and backlog grooming sessions, resolving QA blockers 20% faster.
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Boosted communication across distributed teams by leading onsite coordination efforts, resulting in 30% faster resolution of cross-functional issues.
QA Automation Engineer | Test Lead
Grid Dynamics
Oct 2014 – Sep 2022 | Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Created E2E documentation for Fortune 50 client to enable seamless migration to Google Search.
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Designed test strategy for validating complex search behavior across legacy vs. new systems.
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Automated 90%+ of regression tests for backend and mobile features using Java-based frameworks.
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Led end-to-end integration QA for messaging migration to Kafka, designing strategy, setting up config, and validating product availability logic; ensured 95% coverage and aligned cross-functional teams.
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Collaborated with DevOps to stabilize CI/CD pipelines, reducing flaky tests and unblocking releases during holiday season.
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Built and automated iOS/Android test cases for American Eagle using Appium, Xcode & Java.
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Achieved 90%+ automation coverage for new mobile features, improving release confidence and speed.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Science
National Technical University "KhPI", Kharkiv, Ukraine
Graduated with Honors — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
National Technical University "KhPI", Kharkiv, Ukraine
Graduated with Honors — 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
Machine Learning Operations (In Progress)
PROJECTS
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Alpharetta, GA 30004
dariiabear@gmail.com