Yuriy Tomaev

How I work

I start by understanding the task: what needs to change, who it matters to and how we will know that the result has been achieved. I then bring business goals, processes, people and technology together in a practical plan and carry the work through to real-world use.

  1. Understand the situation

    I examine how things work today: who is involved, where difficulties arise and which solutions have already been tried. I discuss the task with managers and the people who will use the result.

    At this stage, it is important to identify the cause of the problem and understand whether it calls for a new system, a process change or a different way of organising the work.

  2. Define the outcome and scope

    Together with the client, I clarify the expected outcome, priorities and constraints: deadlines, budget, available resources and mandatory requirements.

    We record what is included, what falls outside the scope and how the result will be accepted. This gives everyone a shared understanding of the task and helps guide decisions throughout the project.

  3. Design the solution and organise the work

    I describe the processes, requirements, system interactions and areas of responsibility. I choose tools and the team composition to fit the task.

    I divide the work into stages with clear outcomes. Where possible, we test risky assumptions early through discussion, a prototype or a small experiment.

  4. Implement and verify

    Depending on the engagement, I lead a team or develop the solution myself. I keep the client, specialists and future users connected.

    I demonstrate intermediate results, gather feedback and check compliance with the requirements. If new circumstances arise, we discuss their impact on scope, schedule and cost before changing the plan.

  5. Introduce and hand over

    We test the solution in real work, prepare the necessary instructions and arrange the handover of responsibility. When needed, I organise user training and launch support.

    After implementation, we compare the outcome with the original task and identify what needs further improvement or development.

Principles of collaboration

Shared understanding

I explain technical decisions in terms of their impact on the business and its users.

Transparency

I make progress, open questions, risks and decisions requiring the client’s involvement visible.

Proportionality

I set the depth of analysis, documentation and management according to the complexity and consequences of the task.

Responsibility

I take responsibility for the agreed area of work and identify dependencies that affect the result in advance.

Purposeful use of technology

I use automation and AI where they help solve the task. I retain responsibility for quality checks and the decisions made.

Let’s discuss your task

Tell me what you want to change and where you are now. We will decide where to start and which way of working fits best.

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