Yulia Shahnazarova

Yulia Shahnazarova has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Yulia most recently worked as an IT Project Manager and Scrum Master at ZERO Systems starting in January 2023. Prior to that, they were an IT Project Management Tutor at Armenian Code Academy from August 2022. Yulia also has experience as a Guest Lecturer at Columbia University starting in October 2020.

Before transitioning into the IT field, Yulia worked at various organizations in different capacities. Yulia was a Scrum Master at Vineti from March 2021 to March 2023. As a co-founder and Program Development Manager at Prisma Research and Analysis from July 2019 to February 2021, they played a key role in the organization's growth.

Yulia also worked as a Freelance Consultant for both USAID and Save the Children International from October 2019 to March 2020.

Yulia'scareer with World Vision Armenia spans several roles and responsibilities. From May 2015 to September 2019, they served as a Team Lead - Senior Coordinator for WV South Caucasus. Prior to that, from November 2011 to April 2015, they were a Team Lead - Senior Officer for WV Armenia. Yulia also worked as a Program Officer and Grants Lead from an unspecified start date in 2010 until October 2011.

Yulia'searliest professional experience was as a World Vision Interpreter from August 2005 to 2007. Yulia then transitioned into an Executive Assistant role in the Ops and Strategy Departments at World Vision Armenia from 2007 to March 2010. Overall, Yulia Shahnazarova brings a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles.

Yulia Shahnazarova has a diverse education history. In 2023, they obtained a Certificate in Strategic Planning and Management from Stanford University. Yulia holds a Master's degree in Education and Pedagogy, which they earned from The Yerevan State Linguistic University after V. Brusov between 2000 and 2005. In 2003-2004, they were a Presidential Fellow of the USG funded UGRAD international student exchange program at Kennesaw State University, focusing on Education. Yulia also has a Certificate of Excellence in Project Management from the American University of Armenia, which they obtained in 2007.

In addition to their formal education, Yulia has obtained multiple certifications. Yulia earned the Professional Scrum Master, PSM II certification from Scrum.org in March 2023. In October 2022, they completed the Coaching Agile Teams certification program offered by PrimeProjekt. Yulia holds a certificate of excellence for the Professional Scrum Master Preparation PSM 1 Course from the Business Development Group, which they obtained in June 2020. Yulia also obtained the Professional Scrum Master, PSM I certification from Scrum.org in June 2020. Furthermore, they acquired a Certificate of Excellence in Agile Project Management Essentials from the Business Development Group in May 2020. Lastly, Yulia has a certification in Project Management from the American University of Armenia, although the specific details of its acquisition are not provided.