Maria Kochetygova

UI/UX Front – End mobile developer at Boston based tech-startup with the mission of being the bridge between Museums, Art, People. • Develop iOS iPhone application in Swift • Test an application on multiple devices to ensure cross-device compatibility. • Manage usability testing.

APM at fast-growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Business-Process-as-a-Service (BPaaS) health insurance exchange platform to payers, providers, government, employers, and brokers for Individual & Family and Group health products. • Capture customer needs, product scenarios, user stories, and stakeholder feedback to create new and improve existing products. • Evaluate end-user documentation using the end product, general knowledge, and functional specifications.

Softhware Developer Intern at a German multinational security software company. • Gathered and analyzed business requirements. • Explored innovative, cutting-edge technology and potential solutions for existing and new application development. • Developed a Windows Store application in fast-paced, high-pressure environment. • Collaborated with developers and designers.

Actively researched and gathered information for the project. Formulated the project strategy, created the UML, and designed mockups with Axure. • Developed and launched desktop applications using WPF C# and PowerShell. • Directed software programming and development of documentation. • Optimized internal workflows and processes. • Created and ran unit tests and manual tests. • Worked with scrum processes in an agile team.

Thoroughly investigated and responded to discrepancies that were identified within monthly bank accounts. •Crafted new procedures and policies that supported all areas of operations. Honed and perfected the skills of new-hires. Engaged them in hands-on activities that maximized their chance for success. •Authored a new process that allocated costs correctly to minimize errors. Improved the effectiveness and productivity of the expense management process by 15%.

Gathered and maintained accurate information for audits covering the states of Washington, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. •Constructed binders that contained tax returns for the 2011 – 2012 tax year. Ensured all information was accurate, organized, and within all regulatory guidelines. •Forged strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders throughout the organization. Based all relationships on trust, mutual respect, and transparent communication.

• Conducted UX research and analysis of the website • Successfully developed creative social media marketing campaigns to effectively target clients • Increased brand awareness by 21 percent • Effectively analyzed current market conditions and competitors’ information • Initiated market research studies and analyzed findings to understand customer and market opportunities • Planned advertising, including which media to advertise in, such as radio, and online media.