My Mission
I would compare the role of the CEO to the captain of the ship. Being at the helm of the company, I determine, enable, and implement the company’s strategy - where the ship is going and where to move next. I have to evaluate how revamp our internal processes at inflection growth points, constantly stay ahead of competition, follow industry trends, and implement new technologies. There is never a dull day for me - leading Svitla is always interesting and challenging.
My Philosophy
I believe that there are two key ingredients of being a successful entrepreneur: hard work and perseverance. To start a new business you have to work relentlessly and move many barriers. My key principles are to stay humble, strive for full realization of my capabilities, and do good in the process.
My success is my personal professional growth. I have grown tremendously alongside Svitla from all the years of leading the company, interacting with management team, IT experts, and industry leaders. It is wonderful to create a company culture where you can learn from others and grow professionally with them.
Life Work Balance
I believe that there are two key ingredients of being a successful entrepreneur: hard work and perseverance. To start a new business you have to work relentlessly and move many barriers. My key principles are to stay humble, strive for full realization of my capabilities, and do good in the process.
My success is my personal professional growth. I have grown tremendously alongside Svitla from all the years of leading the company, interacting with management team, IT experts, and industry leaders. It is wonderful to create a company culture where you can learn from others and grow professionally with them.
Biography
Degrees:
The University of Kansas, Masters Degree in IT and Accounting
Stanford Graduate School of Business, MBA , 1999-2001
Accomplishments:
Angel One Venture Fund Advisory Board 2022 - Present
Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation Board Member 2022 - Present
Initiator of the Stanford Ignite Ukraine program 2024-2027
Endeavor.org Board for Ukraine 2024 - Present
ENGin Board of Directors 2024 - Present
Co-founder of Ukrainian Stanford Student Association, 2000
Speaks 4 languages: Ukrainian, English, Spanish, and Italian
Professional Achievements:
Member of the Fourth Class of Growing Entrepreneurs, mentoring Program administered by the Committee of 200, 2000
Woman-owned business certification, 2013 - present
Gold Winner, Globee®, Female Entrepreneur of the Year, 2023
Gold Winner, TITAN, Women in Business Awards, 2023
Silver Winner, Stevie Awards, Best Female Entrepreneur, 2022-23
Silver Winner, Winner in the Women World Awards, 2021
Winner, US Women in IT, 2021
Winner, CEO World Awards, 2020
Founder and ex-CEO of Lohika Systems (acquired by Altran Solutions Corp. in 2016), 2001- 2003