Andrii Sharapov

Founder-Led Product & Systems Architecture • ERP/Odoo • Custom IT Solutions • AI Automation

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🇪🇸Spain

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About Me

Founder and product-minded systems architect building custom IT solutions across AI automation, ERP/Odoo, CRM workflows, web platforms, and analytics

I founded MelonRing in February 2020 and, since March 2025, have been running it as my main independent studio: delivering client systems, packaging reusable products, documenting case studies, and owning the full path from discovery and architecture to deployment and follow-up roadmap

Languages

🇬🇧

English

Fluent communication

C1
🇺🇦

Ukrainian

Day-to-day native usage

Native
🇵🇱

Polish

Basic conversational level

Beginner

Field Notes

Leadership In Action

Recent field notes from delivery rooms and transformation projects, pulled from my long-form case posts

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Skills & Tools

Architecture & Cloud

System DesignMicroservicesDistributed SystemsSaaSSSRKubernetesCI/CDAzureActive DirectoryNode.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptNext.js App RouterReactJSPythonPHPLaravelSymfonyHTMLCSS

Data & Integration

PostgreSQLMongoDBETLAPI DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureData ModelingERPCRMOdooBaseLinkerWayForPaySendGridSendPulseZadarma Telephonyn8nGoogle Apps ScriptWorkflow AutomationAPI Integrations

Platform Engineering

TerraformGitLab CIObservabilityMonitoringSentryCost OptimizationSecurity ComplianceESLintWordPressVeraCryptVPNShopify

Product & Delivery

Agile/ScrumLeanKanbanKaizenPoka-YokeRoadmappingProduct StrategyProduct GrowthProduct PortfolioData-Driven ApproachGo-To-MarketProduct-Market FitCustomer JourneyRisk ManagementB2BB2CStakeholder ManagementUser StoryUser CaseTest CaseTestingPrototypingUI/UX DesignWireframingKPIA/B TestingMarket ResearchDigital MarketingAffiliate MarketingTargetingMeta Ads ManagerGoogle Ads ManagerGenerative AIGeminiGEOGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle Search ConsoleServer-side TrackingCAPICROResource PlanningWBSGanttWeb AppsMobile AppsDesktop Apps

Tools & Collaboration

JiraConfluenceFigmaMiroDraw.ioPower BISlackGitLabGitHubBitbucketGitKrakenClickUpAsanaRedmineTrelloVSCodeCanvaPhotoshopZeplinChatGPTGoogle MeetGoogle DocsGoogle SheetsGoogle GeminiGoogle AnalyticsMeta Business SuiteSkypeAtlassian SuiteStrideUpworkTogglAdsBridgeTestRailVoluum

Professional Journey

Career Growth & Evolution

AVEDsoft
2018
Incode Group
2018
MintyMint
2018
ClickDealer
2020
Qubit Labs
2022
MelonRing
2020

Project Manager

AVEDsoft

April 2018 — August 20184 months

Industry

IT Services & Consulting

Work Type

On-site

Team Size

25+ team members

Project Scale

$450K+ annual budget

Directions & Results

  • Assisted in developing web applications for small and mid-sized clients, focusing on clean code structure and maintainable front-end logic
  • Supported integration of APIs and databases under supervision, helping connect CRM and analytics modules within client systems
  • Collaborated with senior developers during requirement clarification and sprint planning, learning Agile delivery workflows
  • Contributed to interface refinement and component testing, identifying layout or logic inconsistencies during development cycles
  • Helped document technical processes and maintain version control through Git-based workflows
  • Participated in internal reviews and refactoring tasks, improving code readability and consistency across shared repositories
  • Actively developed foundational skills in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and task tracking tools (Jira, Trello)

Methodologies

Agile/ScrumLeanKanban

Skills

Multi-Project ManagementCustomer RelationsPresales & SalesRequirements EngineeringResource AllocationStrategic PlanningContract NegotiationTeam Coordination

Tools Used

TrelloWordPressFigmaUpwork

Key Achievements

  • Established first formal SDLC framework, introducing structured development processes and quality gates
  • Implemented task tracking and time management systems, improving project visibility and resource utilization
  • Introduced sprint planning methodology, reducing project delivery times and improving team predictability

Reason for Leaving

Pursued an opportunity for professional growth and expanded responsibilities in a larger organization

Project Manager

Incode Group

September 2018 — November 20182 months

Industry

IT Services & Consulting

Work Type

On-site

Team Size

75+ team members

Project Scale

$1.8M+ annual budget

Directions & Results

  • Collaborated with clients across multiple ongoing projects to clarify requirements, document feature requests, and maintain alignment between business needs and development goals
  • Translated customer input into structured task plans and clear technical tickets, supporting predictable sprint execution
  • Assisted in task distribution and workload coordination for development teams, helping balance priorities across several parallel projects
  • Supported project managers in planning releases, tracking delivery progress, and maintaining continuous deployment cadence
  • Participated in deployment scheduling and verification, ensuring stable rollouts and smooth handovers to maintenance
  • Contributed to presales activities by collecting client expectations, drafting preliminary estimates, and preparing project documentation
  • Helped maintain post-release projects through issue tracking, feedback collection, and coordination with development teams to resolve client-reported problems

Methodologies

Agile/ScrumLeanKanban

Skills

Requirements AnalysisTask PlanningResource ManagementProject LeadershipRelease ManagementContinuous DeliveryDeployment PlanningClient CommunicationPresales OperationsMaintenance Management

Tools Used

UpworkTogglTrelloStrideGitHubGitLabBitbucketKubernetesGitKrakenJira

Key Achievements

  • Optimized resource allocation across multiple projects, maintaining high developer satisfaction while handling 3-4 concurrent projects per team member
  • Developed standardized customer feedback processing system, reducing feature implementation time
  • Created unified project adjustment framework, decreasing response time to customer requests

Reason for Leaving

Sought a role that better aligned with my technical expertise and career development goals

Project Manager

MintyMint

December 2018 — December 20191 year

Industry

IT Services & Consulting

Work Type

On-site

Team Size

15+ team members

Project Scale

$450K+ annual budget

Directions & Results

  • Coordinated multiple client projects from discovery to delivery, gathering detailed requirements, interviewing stakeholders, and maintaining alignment between business and technical objectives
  • Translated complex requirements into actionable user stories and sprint plans, balancing scope and priorities across concurrent Agile teams
  • Supported resource planning and capacity management for shared engineering teams, aligning individual workloads with project timelines and strategic priorities
  • Drove adoption of Scrum-based Agile methodology, streamlining delivery processes and improving release predictability across all projects
  • Participated in presales discussions to assess client needs, outline technical possibilities, and prepare solution proposals in collaboration with the delivery team
  • Maintained ongoing client relationships, gathering feedback, tracking satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for follow-up work or project extensions
  • Collaborated with HR on team hiring and performance evaluations, helping define skill requirements and ensuring proper role alignment across projects
  • Contributed to company growth by supporting team scaling efforts, improving communication workflows, and aligning delivery quality with business expansion goals

Methodologies

Agile/ScrumLeanKanban

Skills

Stakeholder ManagementSprint PlanningCapacity PlanningResource OptimizationAgile ImplementationBusiness DevelopmentHR CollaborationPerformance ManagementTeam GrowthProcess ImprovementProject Portfolio Management

Tools Used

TogglJiraConfluenceTrelloGitHubGitLabFigmaESLintSlackCI/CD

Key Achievements

  • Implemented comprehensive Agile transformation, introducing Scrum rituals and time tracking systems
  • Established cross-project resource management framework, enabling teams to handle multiple projects efficiently
  • Developed and implemented KPI system resulting in 14.3% productivity increase within first quarter
  • Standardized task documentation and requirements implementation process
  • Achieved high customer retention rate with multiple returning clients for new projects

Reason for Leaving

Transitioned to a position offering focused project ownership and deeper technical engagement

Product Manager

ClickDealer

April 2020 — October 20211 year 6 months

Industry

Digital Marketing & Affiliate Network

Work Type

On-site

Team Size

200+ team members

Project Scale

$2.4M+ annual budget

Directions & Results

  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into actionable development tasks for core and auxiliary application features
  • Conducted market and competitive research to evaluate feature proposals, preparing impact assessments that guided roadmap prioritization
  • Worked cross-functionally with engineering and business teams to validate new concepts, ensuring technical feasibility before implementation
  • Provided ongoing maintenance and support for integrated child products, monitoring dependencies within the broader product ecosystem
  • Developed and integrated new child product modules, ensuring seamless interaction with the main application and internal data flows
  • Evaluated technical feasibility of new functionality by analyzing integration patterns, dependencies, and codebase compatibility
  • Created structured task definitions and maintained prioritized backlogs to support efficient sprint planning and regular delivery cadence
  • Delivered detailed research reports and decision-support documentation outlining trade-offs, risks, and benefits to facilitate stakeholder alignment

Methodologies

Agile/ScrumLeanKanban

Skills

Product StrategyMarket ResearchFeature ValidationCross-functional LeadershipTechnical AnalysisProduct IntegrationBacklog ManagementSprint PlanningResearch AnalysisStakeholder ManagementProduct Ecosystem Development

Tools Used

RedmineVoluumAdsBridgeSkypeGoogle SheetsGoogle DocsVPNVeraCrypt

Key Achievements

  • Introduced Kaizen and Poka-yoke methodologies, improving process efficiency and reducing errors
  • Established cross-departmental collaboration framework for feature research and implementation
  • Enhanced technical documentation standards, reducing grooming phase duration
  • Optimized daily standup meetings, improving information exchange efficiency

Reason for Leaving

Accepted a strategic role with enhanced responsibilities and competitive compensation

Product Manager

Qubit Labs

February 2022 — March 20253 years 1 month

Industry

FMCG

Work Type

Remote

Team Size

10+ team members

Project Scale

$600K+ annual budget

Directions & Results

  • Conducted in-depth customer research to identify business requirements and recurring pain points, transforming insights into actionable system improvements
  • Defined functional and technical specifications, translating customer needs into detailed user stories and deliverable tasks for development teams
  • Built prioritization and capacity planning models based on business value and technical dependencies, ensuring balanced workloads and consistent sprint outcomes
  • Directed sprint architecture and execution, aligning delivery plans with two-week iterations and maintaining clear visibility into dependencies and progress
  • Analyzed product performance and post-deployment metrics to identify optimization opportunities and drive continuous improvement cycles
  • Introduced Lean and Scrum principles to streamline processes, reduce delivery friction, and maximize focus on high-value initiatives
  • Standardized workflow documentation and task clarity standards to reduce ambiguity, accelerate onboarding, and improve communication between teams
  • Fostered a collaborative, growth-oriented environment by mentoring team members, promoting ownership, and recognizing individual contributions
  • Championed a culture of incremental delivery and iterative improvement, ensuring systems evolved through stable releases and measurable value delivery

Methodologies

Agile/ScrumLeanKanban

Skills

Customer ResearchUser Story CreationStrategic PrioritizationSprint ManagementPerformance AnalysisProcess OptimizationWorkflow DesignTeam LeadershipChange ManagementLean ImplementationContinuous Improvement

Tools Used

JiraConfluenceSlackTrelloFigmaZeplinGoogle MeetGoogle SheetsGoogle DocsPower BIBitbucketAzureActive DirectoryDraw.ioMiroShopify

Key Achievements

  • Led comprehensive Agile transformation, implementing Scrum rituals and Git flow
  • Established standardized development practices and code quality standards
  • Implemented continuous feedback loop with customers, improving feature adoption
  • Introduced regular retrospective meetings, improving team velocity
  • Pioneered market trend analysis and feature implementation framework

Reason for Leaving

Military service chapter

Founder & Solutions Architect

MelonRing

February 2020 — Present6 years 7 months

Industry

Custom IT Solutions, AI Automation, ERP, Product Engineering

Work Type

Independent / Remote

Team Size

Solo founder with contractor network

Project Scale

Multiple client systems, product prototypes, and automation retainers

Directions & Results

  • Independent studio build-out: founded MelonRing in February 2020 and, since March 2025, shaped it into an active full-cycle delivery studio covering ERP, CRM, web, mobile, AI automation, and analytics work
  • ERP/Odoo delivery: migrated and recovered production Odoo environments, including Odoo.sh migration, PBX integration fixes, Owl frontend adaptation, and roadmap planning for MRP, Barcode, e-commerce, and email-routing consolidation
  • AI automation products: designed AI-assisted mail and lead-routing workflows for Odoo CRM, turning inbound messages into structured leads, qualification queues, and operational routing rules
  • Internal operating-system R&D: specified a modular work-management layer for organisation structure, tasks, calendar, documents, communication, reporting, permissions, credits, and AI-assisted workflows without exposing the private project brand
  • Commercial web systems: delivered client-facing funnels and sites with Next.js, analytics architecture, GTM handoff, consent flow, optimized assets, and production handover documentation
  • Lead generation and CRM flows: prototyped Telegram monitoring, Instagram/real-estate qualification, and content originality workflows that connect acquisition channels with structured follow-up
  • Mobile product delivery: shipped SwiftUI reminder and habit-flow features, including persistence, notification scheduling, progress logic, focus mode, templates, and polished iOS navigation
  • Founder-led execution: owned discovery, technical audit, proposal framing, architecture, implementation, client communication, QA, documentation, deployment support, and follow-up roadmap planning

Methodologies

Founder-led executionFractionalDiscovery-to-deliveryLeanScrum/KanbanPoka-yokeTechnical rescue

Skills

Founder-Led DeliverySolution ArchitectureAI AutomationOdoo / ERP EngineeringCRM Workflow DesignProduct DiscoveryTechnical AuditsClient DeliveryRequirements EngineeringOperational AutomationRapid PrototypingDocumentation SystemsFull-Cycle Ownership

Tools Used

OdooOpenAINext.jsReactTypeScriptPythonPostgreSQLSupabaseTelegram APIMeta Graph APIClickUpSlackFigmaGitHubVercelOdoo.sh

Key Achievements

  • Turned the post-employment period into an active independent business pipeline with delivered client work, productized modules, and reusable delivery assets
  • Recovered and modernized real Odoo business systems instead of only producing advisory documents
  • Built a visible MelonRing product/service portfolio spanning AISMR, lead automation, content tooling, web funnels, and internal operating platforms
  • Created case-study-ready documentation across ERP, AI routing, LMS/workforce platforms, analytics, Telegram monitoring, and mobile reminder products

8+

Years Experience

85+

Projects Delivered

38+

Tools Mastered

325+

Team Members Led