Ivan Aksenov

Support value stream for a startup in Space Traffic and disaster management with initiatives including:

1. Web 3, blockchain, distributive community development at parametry.ai called Space DAO

2. Spacecraft fault analysis AI tool for autonomous error management called BAX

3. Trainings in Web3, AI and Blockchain.

I also monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process. Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness. Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities. Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity. Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments.

• Supported DPC in the development of mySAGOV portal using SAFe Framework. Scrum Master for Platform development team.
• Contracted out to Gov institutions as an Agile Coach for Covid related product development. (Home Quarantine Apps, Entry across boarder workflows between SA Police, SA Health and State Gov departments)
• Established a Team for Continuous Improvement and Innovation as a new capability.
• Contributed to employee engagement program and the respecting employee and client ideas.

• Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
• Worked under short delivery schedules for COVID related products; SA Home Quarantine App, EntryCheck SA, VaxCheck and enhancements to mySAGov.
• Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
• Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
• Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload.
• Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.
• Provided extensive guidance on Agile scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams with goals of improving quality and productivity.

• Establishing a team culture that follows Agile principles and includes transparency and supports value streams. Since May 2020 I have been assigned to Asset Design, Asset Location and SAP Program teams. Each had their difficulties and challenges but all had the following in common:
  To establish a sense of belonging, tribal mentality aligned to delivering business value at regular intervals
• To serve the team and offer guidance, coaching or what ever is necessary to achieve an flow and velocity that not only meets business needs but is sustainable.
• To facilitate group discussions to reflect on how the team delivers value.
• Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.

I started with Telespazio Germany in 2013 responsible for Satellite Flight Plan Configuration, a quality assurance role for the safe operations of ESA missions based in Darmstadt, Germany. I was assigned to European Space Operations Centre, ESOC where I worked to support Flight Operations and mission teams for Copernicus Earth Observation mission, Rosetta Mission, Bepi Colombo Mission, Solar Orbiter Mission to name a few.

In 2018, the company began a change in its business model and developed a Intrapreneur Approach to product development. I was involved in the early initiatives as an Agile & Change Coach for Transformation to Agile Frameworks.

This role included development of product portfolio including:

Enable.Space - Cloud Satellite Mission management (Scaled to 5 teams using SAFe Frameworks

DIDIT - Drone Detection (Distributed Detection, Identification & Tracking)

I left Telespazio Germany in 2020 and returned to my hometown in Adelaide just prior to the COVID pandemic taking hold.

Company Background:

The purpose of EUMETSAT is to supply weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products to the National Meteorological Services of our Member States in Europe, and other users worldwide.

Roles:

Working at EUMETSAT was my entry into the space industry and I soon found my niche in this buzzing crossroad of earth observation and space operations. Alongside my role, I founded the EUMETSAT Astronomy club in 2009 and was active in supporting schools and community with space science. I was a coordinator for "Girls Day" and event leader for trips to Abisko National Park for Northern Lights, CERN particle accelerator in France/Switzerland.

Responsibilities:

At EUMETSAT I was responsible to support corporate IT environments, software change management and Item configuration for both hardware and software. I was also responsible for procurement of hardware and the delivery of Service Level Agreements. Auditing office computing hardware installations as well as implementing defined asset and inventory management working practices and procedures for compliance to regulations.

Having arrived in Germany in 2003, I was keen to learn the language and settle my family in Frankfurt a.M. It took me 2 years to find my feet and feel at home with odd jobs in IT and intense courses in German. Finally, I met up with the people at IBS in Bensheim and what started as a business relationship has turned to a long friendship with the owners to this day.

Company Background:

IBS is a facility management company with a few SMB clients requesting network and server support.

Role:

General IT engineering role supporting SMB networks and client/server environments

Responsibilities:

At IBS I supported clients with Server installations, backup and storage plans plus any networking jobs that was needed. I developed an interest in CyberSecurity and Firewall configurations.

Company background:
SecureData Group based in Beverly, inner Sydney was a successful Storage and Backup solutions provider.

Role: Service Delivery Manager

Responsibilities:

• To manage services team of 12 staff divided between cities, Melbourne and Sydney.
  
• Act as primary liaison between business development managers and technical teams.
  
• Provide monthly reports on project progress.

Achievements:

• Streamlining of internal processes for Sales and Services.
  
• Setting up a help desk call center

Company background:
Simms International was taken over by Ingram Micro to create Ingram Micro Storage Solutions, Sydney

Role: Storage Architect, Delivery Manager

Responsibilities:

• Delivery Manager for Enterprise Storage/Networking Solutions at Ingram Micro, Sydney
  
• SAN and Enterprise Backup Architect and Technical Lead
  
• Quality Assurance of solutions in meeting business requirements
  
• Team Leader and mentor for technical engineers.
  
• Ensured project plans were being met on time & budget, providing regular status reports.
  

Company background:

Powerlan was a consulting and custom application development services, carrier-grade operational support systems and network management systems software solutions, specialist services and technology

Role: Senior IT Engineer

Responsibilities:

• LAN and WAN Technical Consultant
  Solution provider for Microsoft, Novell, Veritas, Computer Associates, Intel, Compaq.
  
• Server and Workstation set-up and configurations for project rollouts.
  
• Design of Microsoft Domains, Novell NDS and general office shared resources.
  
• Design of Routers, Campus/Workgroup switches for Networks.
  
• Server High Availability design and implementation
  
• Helpdesk support; 2nd and 3rd Level support.