Michael Bykov

- Managed a portfolio of technical programs within the Google Cloud Business by establishing the team’s priorities, refining future efforts, and bringing products to market. - Facilitated timely release schedules and milestones for products and features throughout the software project lifecycle in concert with multiple business units and teams. - Acted as a chief of staff for the product group by aligning teams, ensuring effective communication, and steering strategic initiatives to drive product success.

- I spearheaded large-scale Google Cloud migrations for enterprise clients, including VM and infrastructure transitions, CI/CD transformations, and DevOps services. - Coordinated initiatives across diverse teams and multiple global locations to ensure seamless alignment with client requirements and company standards. - Employed data-driven decision-making and agile methodologies to streamline project plans and improve overall project outcomes.

- Oversaw the planning and delivery of high-visibility projects, including Google Cloud migrations, infrastructure transitions, CI/CD transformations, and DevOps. - Deployed program management, stakeholder relations, and agile methodologies to lead challenging projects that delivered significant value to clients. - Achieved recognition for EPAM as Google’s Breakthrough Partner of the Year for North America.

- Led the development of EPAM's Google Cloud Platform practice including crafting strategies to streamline processes from initial meetings to solution delivery. - Developed customer engagement models in collaboration with various Centers of Excellence and business units to align delivery and solutions. - Collaborated with Google's Professional Services Organization (PSO) team in providing hands-on support to key customers and guiding their migration strategies.