Marija R.

Marija R. has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Marija began their career as a Scientific Assistant at Aarhus University where they contributed to the Adaptation and Careers of Transnational Athletes Project. Marija conducted interviews, transcribed data, and maintained a project website.

After that, Marija joined ECOMMPAY as a Marketing Assistant, where they gained proficiency in PR and marketing. Marija drafted press releases, published thought leadership articles, and provided competitor analyses. Marija also formed media partnerships and offered translations for the English-Russian and Russian-English languages.

Marija then joined Thomson Reuters as a Client Services Manager, defending the intellectual property of clients online. Marija successfully handled communications with Russian Host Sites and ISPs.

Next, Marija worked at BPA Worldwide as a Media Auditor, verifying publishers' circulation claims and engaging with clients in face-to-face meetings. Marija also assisted in crafting targeted email newsletters and issuing press releases.

Marija later joined Wirex as a Senior Marketing Project Manager, coordinating with other areas of the business on major projects and aligning strategic direction. Marija oversaw the launch of the new Wirex Mastercard, collaborated with the Stellar Development Foundation, and expanded the company's product offerings.

At NOAH, Marija held the position of Senior Product Manager, focusing on breaking down barriers and ensuring equal access to opportunities. Marija shaped and shipped products that promote usability, diversity, and financial freedom.

Currently, Marija is the Head of Product at Verisart, where they lead the product team in shaping and delivering products.

Marija R. attended Goldsmiths, University of London from 2008 to 2011, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication and Media Studies. Marija then pursued a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Russian Studies at the University of Cambridge from 2011 to 2012.

In addition to their formal education, Marija R. has acquired several certifications. These include the Google UX Design Specialization from Coursera, obtained in April 2023, and certifications in Blockchain: Beyond the Basics, Cryptocurrency Foundations, Agile Foundations, Agile at Work: Planning with Agile User Stories, Product Management First Steps, Leadership in Tech, Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap, and Programming Foundations: Fundamentals, all obtained from LinkedIn. Marija R. also completed The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification from Google in January 2020.