Denys Lukash
Product Lead, President
As a Product Lead specializing in Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development for startups, I bring over 23 years of experience in product and software development to help transform innovative ideas into successful market-ready products.
My passion lies in bridging the gap between technology teams and business objectives, managing projects with a strong focus on customer impact using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. I am dedicated to creating impactful products in the content, gaming, multimedia, advertisement, and e-commerce industries.
Throughout my career, I have gained 14 years of technical management experience with cloud systems across web, mobile, and TV platforms, and 13 years of managing SaaS projects in streaming, ad-tech, gaming, e-commerce, and sports domains. I have a proven track record of launching high-quality SaaS products that have reached hundreds of thousands of users.
My ability to solve complex problems with integrity and to lead cross-functional teams effectively is a cornerstone of my professional ethos.
I excel at fostering collaboration among business stakeholders, product teams, engineers, UI/UX designers, QA testers, marketers, and customer support teams. My areas of expertise encompass product ideation, design, development, delivery, and supporting product marketing growth. With a keen eye for customer experience and UI/UX design, I adeptly manage both software and hardware development projects to meet and exceed user expectations.
My technical proficiency includes system design for web development, connected apps, VR/AR technologies, AI/ML integration, and data management. I am well-versed in cloud and CDN technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure Media Services, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Vimeo OTT. Leveraging Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban, I effectively manage distributed teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
In recent roles, I have been responsible for shaping product strategy, conducting market research, and gathering customer and business requirements. I translate product concepts into detailed user stories for backend, frontend, UI, and QA teams. By initiating programs with thorough planning, I conduct feature interviews, engage stakeholders, mitigate risks, plan resources, structure teams, and develop analytics strategies with measurable metrics and achievable goals.
My commitment is to assist startups in navigating the complexities of product development by delivering MVPs that are not only functional but also aligned with market needs and business objectives. By ensuring quality standards, defining clear acceptance criteria, and maintaining robust product backlogs, I strive to bring clarity and efficiency to the product development process, ultimately driving success for the startups I collaborate with.