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Alena leads efforts associated with data quality improvements and functional testing of large business intelligence and data warehouse enhancements projects. As a lead consultant, Alena participates throughout the software development lifecycle, applying her strong knowledge of DW/BI models to help solve complex business problems. In her position, Alena interfaces with cross-functional teams to manage defects and compile test results, communicating issues, risks and status to ensure Coherent’s solutions are meeting business requirements.

In his role as CTO Max is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of Coherent Solutions’ technology services. Max has over a decade of software development and technology management experience. He is an accomplished architect and an expert in distributed systems design and implementation. Max holds a master’s degree in Theoretical Computer Science from Moscow State University

Andrey is with Coherent since 2007, currently holding a BI Solutions Architect position. He is responsible for design and implementation of various business intelligence applications. Andrey has 15 years of experience is software development. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science from Grodno State University.

Rob has worked in the consulting industry since 1992. At Coherent he is responsible for the operational management of the company. His prior experiences include management consulting, technical architecture, and program/project management. Rob holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a BA in Economics from the University of Notre Dame

Igor has been an entrepreneur, technical architect, business strategist, and project manager in the information technology industry since 1988. As a teenager, Igor started and sold his first company in his native Belarus. As the founder of Coherent Solutions, Igor is responsible for its strategic management. Igor holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the Minsk Institute of Radio Technology.

Oleg has worked in the information technology industry for more than 20 years, with experience in all phases of software development (from planning to release).He began his career as a software developer for road and transportation organizations in 1991. After five years of work in this field, his next employer became BelAgroPromBank, where he served as the Head of IT department in 1996-2000. For the next four years, in 2000-2004, he was the Head of Methodology and Tools of Procedures Management Department in the Interbank Processing Center. During the years 2004-2008 Oleg worked at INTELPART, where he actively participated in the development of more than ten business and research software systems, including decision making support software, applications for the semantic analysis of documents, card-index of management decisions on conflict resolution between coworkers, etc. He became part of Coherent Solutions/ISsoft team in 2008. Since 2010 he is the Head of ISsoft Training Center.

In his role of Application Architect and Team Lead Evgeni is responsible for the development, testing, and maintenance of web applications, coordinating the development team, applying advanced knowledge of new web technologies to create a robust and intuitive user experience. He does his part to ensure the team adheres to coding, architectural, and security standards as defined. Evgeni proactively participates in all facets of an agile development cycle, including product and sprint planning exercises, daily scrum sessions, design and build systems, and organize testing in banking, finance, and insurance domains. He has relevant hands-on web development experience, including exposure to web development, and Java/JEE experience proven with Sun/Oracle certificates.

At Coherent Solutions Julia works as a Digital Marketing Director and performs day-to-day management of digital search marketing campaigns, keeps pace with the changes in the SEM & SEO industries and trends to ensure compliance and efficiency with the latest guidelines and algorithms, manages tactical SEO initiatives including on-site optimizations, keyword analysis, content creation, link-building, site auditing and competitive analysis. In this job Julia has responsibility for the promotion of the Coherent Solutions brand including strategy, development, and implementation of various initiatives to increase the brand’s visibility and more clearly communicate our company’s value proposition to customers.

Lenny has been IT and Consulting since 2000. At Coherent he is responsible for developing Coherent’s BI practice, as well as managing current clients to ensure that software/data warehousing solutions are alignment with their goals and objectives. His prior experience includes software development and architecture, management consulting, management of software, database and business intelligence development projects. In addition to Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Technology, Lenny holds MBA degree from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

My name is Dima Petruchenya. I have more than 5 years of project management experience and worked on the projects with the team of up to 20 developers, QAs and BAs total. My background is not only projects in application software development but embedded software development and development of electronic devices as well. In addition to the project management experience I have worked as process manager and was setting up project management and development processes for 2 companies. To provide educational support to the creation of Project Management Office of 7 projects managers I’ve started to conduct PM trainings for these project managers 2 years ago. For these 2 years I’ve got rich experience in project management coaching and preparing trainings and will be happy to share my knowledge with you.

Valery is an experienced IT Project manager with over 13 years of experience in the industry. Professional services management with a clear focus on achievement of business goals and cost efficiency. He works with Coherent Solutions starting 2006 and focusing on managing BI/Data-warehouse projects

Jay comes to his role with 30+ years of experience in technology with health care technology companies, cross-industry consulting firms, as well as with business intelligence and customer relationship management software and services companies. Jay holds a master’s degree (MBA) in business administration and a bachelor’s degree (BS) in business administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

My whole conscious life I’ve been the man of action. I envision something I want to achieve or conquer and focus on it, taking immediate steps. I love new challenges and I see opportunities everywhere. What I have noticed over time is that I like to involve and engage people in the process of achieving those goals, helping them to get better at what they do, discover new potentials. I like the atmosphere of productive and creative work, where you need to sweat and leave your comfort zone, push the limits, learn something new. I am an optimist always finds something positive in any situation.

Chad has over 10 years of experience in the application development industry, working his way up from inside sales to sales management. Today, he advises clients on the operational and the cultural impacts of distributed software engineering teams. Chad holds a BS in Rhetoric and Marketing from the University of Minnesota.

As a BI Data Architect/System Analyst I’m responsible for the following items:

1. Providing a strategic vision of BI data environment;
2. Guidance and leadership on how best to design data to integrate with technologies;
3. Establishing repeatable processes related to data assets ensuring high quality data design;
4. Teams education on topics pertaining to the value of data as an asset.