Careers rarely follow a straight line.
Mine didn’t either.
Looking back, it feels less like a planned path and more like a series of chapters — each shaped by curiosity, discomfort, and a growing need to make a real impact. Here’s how those chapters unfolded.
Introduction
Every chapter of my career has been a form of reinvention — adapting, learning, and reshaping how I work.
This process is what ultimately led me to product leadership
Chapter 1
I began my career with strong technical roots.
As a Technical Design Engineer, I worked with complex structural systems — from windows and doors to aluminum glass facades for large commercial buildings in the Minsk area.
This role strengthened my technical thinking and cross-team collaboration.
Yet over time, I realized that while physical results were rewarding, the technological depth I was looking for was missing.
That realization pushed me toward IT.
Chapter 2
My next chapter started in a small outsourcing company, where I stepped into IT project management.
I enjoyed the pace, the problem-solving, and the exposure to technology. But gradually, I noticed a pattern: I was executing visions, not shaping them.
I wanted to influence what we build, not only how it gets delivered.
That clarity led me to product ownership. At Juriba, I grew from a Feature Product Owner into an Area Product Owner, driving product changes and working closely with Agile teams.
Chapter 3
At Juriba, product work became more meaningful for me. I focused on improving user experience, system security, and overall client satisfaction while working with a strong and inspiring team.
After Juriba, I joined a product at an early and rather chaotic stage of maturity. Although Agile artifacts existed, the backlog lacked real product clarity — user stories were superficial, with vague requirements and little connection to user or business outcomes.
My role quickly moved beyond backlog maintenance. I focused on bringing structure and intent into product discovery: clarifying goals, reframing user stories into meaningful product hypotheses, and aligning stakeholders around why we build features, not just what we deliver.
This experience strengthened my ability to work in ambiguity, untangle complex product spaces, and turn “busy execution” into deliberate product development.
Now, I’m looking for the next chapter — a role where I can fully apply product thinking, work closely with users, and contribute to products with real impact.
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