Denis Tocarev

Denis Tocarev has an extensive work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Denis is currently the Director of Product Management at LYLA, where they oversee the development and launch of an AI-powered personal assistant platform. Prior to joining LYLA, Denis worked as a Product Manager at SMS Assist, L.L.C., where they implemented strategic improvements and led the development of a client-facing portal. Denis also has experience as a Product Manager at FaceTrust, where they worked for a year.

Before entering the tech industry, Denis held various leadership roles at Benihana, including Executive Product Manager and General Manager. In these positions, they successfully managed multi-million dollar P&Ls, led teams, and implemented Scrum methodologies to improve operational efficiency. Denis also played a key role in turning around underperforming restaurants and achieving significant increases in sales and profitability.

Additionally, Denis has held Product Manager roles at Roxana Photos, where they successfully designed and managed a website, and at Premier Restaurant and Banquet Hall, where they implemented operating procedures and managed budgets. Denis also served as General Manager at Dante's Table, overseeing the transformation of a barbecue restaurant into a successful Italian dining establishment.

Lastly, Denis has substantial experience in the hospitality industry as the General Manager and Co-Owner of GT Club - Nightclub and Restaurant. During their time there, they introduced the innovative concept of serving customers during the "after-party" hours and navigated through its maturity phase.

Overall, Denis Tocarev's work experience showcases their expertise in product management, leadership, and business development across diverse industries.

Denis Tocarev's education history is as follows:

Denis attended the Pushkin Lyceum from 1993 to 2005, where they earned an Associate's degree. Their field of study during this time is not specified.

From 2005 to 2010, they studied at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. Their field of study was Business Administration and Management.

In 2011, Denis attended Fresno Pacific University, but no degree or field of study is specified in the provided information.

From 2012 to 2014, they studied Business Administration and Management at the City College of San Francisco. However, no degree is specified for this period.

In terms of additional certifications, Denis acquired a CSPO certification from Scrum Alliance in June 2022. Denis obtained a Product Management Certification from General Assembly in March 2022. Denis also holds a Certificate - Product Manager from Udemy, which they obtained in February 2022. Furthermore, in February 2022, they completed a course on Product Management and acquired a Certificate of Completion in Project Planning with Advanced Roadmaps for Jira, both from Udemy.

Apart from their academic and professional certifications, Denis also obtained certifications in ServeSafe Alcohol and ServeSafe Manager from SERVESAFE LTD in February 2016.