ilya's product portfolio & top 10 achievements
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Ilya A. EliashevskySr. Product [email protected]
“If we have data, let’s look at data.If all we have are opinions, let’s go with mine.”
(Philosophical diagrams & quotes courtesy of LinkedIn Influencers)
Recent Work
@ BLACKBERRY
• 2013-2015 – Senior Product Manager
• 2010-2013 – Product Manager
Specialized in Productivity, Collaboration, Cloud, Security & Management of Devices & DocumentsFor the last 5 years at BlackBerry, I have primarily managed our award-winning Documents To Go solution that allows users to create, view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files and attachments. This product is preloaded on all BlackBerry 10 handsets and PlayBook tablets as well as ships as part of our cross-platform BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES) Secure Workspaces solution for iOS and Android devices.
In addition, I was responsible in shaping our general file management, cloud, and document collaboration strategies, which were all being built from the ground up and integrated into our latest devices, operating systems and value added services. Document security, fidelity and enterprise-grade reliability was at the heart of everything our development, UX and testing team focused on, at scale, globally.
Docs To Go Print To Go File Manager
CloudSync
BBM MeetingsScreen Share
BlackBerryPlayBook
Tablet
BES12 iOS & Android Secure
Workspaces
BlackBerry 10Phones
Products I managed end-to-endCross-platform value added services I assisted Devices & OS versions I helped launch
Docs To Go BB10 Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpxNwEyxxwI
BES Secure Work Spaceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0UEQXUNBto
File Manager & Cloud Access https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_E7unON1bA
Print To Go Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVxWxrk2zn0
Passport Customer Storieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF3nQYpVtbs
My BlackBerryProduct Portfolio
(VIDEOS)
BBM with Doc Screen Sharinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpaIY4RQphE
Secure “Blending” of Fileshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OJzbPWj7Fw
BBM Meetings & Collaborationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlJzQB7xThQ
A Few More Exciting BlackBerry SolutionsComing soon…
Confidential Projects (not yet released)
BlackBerry Experience Suitehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25_N4uRmtf4
Docs To Go PlayBook Tablethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Hc10xJjvs
Earlier Work
@ DATAVIZ
• 2006-2010 - Product Manager
• 2005 - Product Marketing Manager
• 2004 - Web Designer & Copywriter
• 2003 - Print & Online Ad Manager
• 2002 - Search Engine Optimizer
• 2001 - Grassroots Marketer• 2000 - Tele Sales & Support
Rep
Marketing & Managing Microsoft Office Compatibility Software
Founded in 1984, DataViz specialized in Microsoft Office compatibility and productivity solutions for Mac, Windows, Linux, Palm, Symbian, Java, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Android and iOS.
I started at DataViz as a tele sales & support specialist where I learned to put customers first in order to build better products. I also ran several marketing initiatives including grassroots programs, search engine optimization, print and online ad campaigns, product positioning, messaging, web design, visitor traffic and sales conversion rates.
With a strong understanding of marketing and customer needs, I then began my product management career focusing on Microsoft Outlook, Access and Exchange synchronization solutions as well as Documents To Go for mobile Word, Excel and PowerPoint support. These products were available directly from the DataViz website, in brick and mortar stores, in app stores and preloaded on OEM devices with a loyal base of millions of users around the world.
Products I managed end-to-end Products I managed – select platformsProducts I sold & supported
All About Symbian Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl13SvhR9kM
2009 Google I/O Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYK3-F4aNrc
My Android Apps Overviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iicDyaCrk14
2010 Google I/O Demohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8p8WBqiBk
Docs To Go for iPad Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7WsXWWG7UI
Docs To Go Overviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUcYAcSo-XM
15 Years of Cross-platform Software Experience
Mobile. Tablet. Desktop. Consumer. Enterprise. OEM. Client. Server. Free. Paid.
2000
’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ‘10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 2015
Legacy Platforms Current Platforms
Top 10 Career Highlights
The little things that make it all worth while.
1. Watching an app grow from zero to over 50 million downloads in Google Play with 175K+ 4 star ratings. Topping the charts as the #1 top free, paid and
grossing productivity app several times along the way with similar results in iTunes and the BlackBerry App Store!
3. Thinking of a new product idea after hours
with friends and then having it recommended as
a top holiday gift idea in the NY Times!
2. Seeing your application showcased
in Verizon stores nationwide (and
around the corner from your house!)
4. Having your app and new device featured front and center in a
full page ad in the Wall Street Journal!
5. Building strategic partnerships with leading device manufacturers and OS providers + testing software for the latest cutting-edge devices before they hit market!
6. Traveling to tradeshows and events around the world promoting your latest and greatest goods to anyone who will listen. Crafting the vision for future versions as you
hear directly from customers and new partners!
8. Perfecting the marketing strategy including brand, messaging, registration,
websites, advertisements, conversions, user engagement, and all that fun stuff that
makes for a successful bottom line.
7. Perfecting the product including icons, features, flows, screens, help, analytics, roadmap and the whole
mix that makes for a beautiful user experience.
9. Working with awesome teams that dream big, get stuff done and have fun each and every day! From hitting dates and releasing major and minor product updates
multiple times a year, to company ping pong and beer pong tournaments and hilarious Halloween parties - its all about work hard, play hard!
BlackBerry Product Management TeamWaterloo, ON, Canada
BlackBerry Docs To Go Dev & Testing TeamMilford, CT, USA
10. Doing all of the above while still making time for family & friends.
Now Available!
Product Me 3.0
Started with a small company in 2000 focused on selling mobile Office software for millions of
users & several OEMs.
Acquired by BlackBerry in 2010.
Joined large corporation focused on securing devices and
documents on BlackBerry, iOS & Android phones & tablets.
Remote site closed in 2015.
Product Me
Large or small, I am excited to focus on building the next
awesome product that delights your customers and achieves
your business objectives.
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Your Company
Ilya A. Eliashevsky
Sr. Product [email protected]
• 15 years of cross-platform software experience primarily focusing on iOS, Android & BlackBerry development (+ Windows, Mac & web)
• Built and shipped consumer & enterprise apps with over 50 million free and paid installs globally (after-market and embedded OEM versions)
• Deep understanding of OS, developer, and device manufacturer perspectives and can integrate complex solutions to align with corporate objectives, marketing strategies and user friendly experiences
• Passionate about product management and team dynamics utilizing Agile development, JIRA for requirement tracking and product analytics to make data driven decisions
• Persuasive presentation skills for conceptualizing, rallying, reporting, training and promoting products and status to stakeholders throughout the product life cycle (Fluent in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Progressed career at companies small and large with a rare mix of business, technical and creative problem solving while working across time zones, business units and multiple project teams
Now Available!Act quickly and you may be able to get a seasoned team of developers and testers
who are also available!