Serhii Vasylenko

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Senior Delivery Director at SoftServe

Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland

Overview

Serhii is a strategic IT leader with over 20 years of experience managing global software development teams of 250+ engineers in fintech, banking, and SaaS. He specializes in technology modernization and digital product delivery, holding certifications in AWS and Azure. People who have worked with him describe him as a specialist.

He has a keen interest in the future of AI and its application in IT security, having recently participated in Ciscos IT Leadership Program. He also follows high-level business and technology trends from sources like the Harvard Business Review.

Unique fact: He highlighted the complexity of the Ukrainian bandura, an instrument with over 55 strings, to illustrate the depth of skill and cultural heritage.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Achievement-Oriented

Values Relationships

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Scaling Engineering Teams
He has a proven track record of leading and scaling globally distributed engineering teams of over 250 professionals, focusing on high performance and continuous improvement.
AI in IT
Recently explored the next era of AI at a Cisco leadership event, with a particular focus on its implications for security and distributed infrastructure.
Complex Program Delivery
Specializes in executing mission-critical initiatives and delivering complex, high-value programs within aggressive timelines and budget constraints across the fintech and SaaS industries.

Media Appearances

Serhii has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Senior Delivery Director at SoftServe
9-2022 - 12-2024
Delivery Director at SoftServe
8-2021 - 9-2022
Delivery Manager at N-iX
11-2018 - 8-2021
Delivery Manager at Glorium Technologies
2-2018 - 11-2018
Technical Product Manager / Project Manager at Paymentwall, Inc.

Education

2003 - 2005
Master of Science (MSc) from National Economic University, Kiev
1997 - 2002
Master of Engineering - MEng from National University «Kyiv Aviation Institute»

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Insights For Selling To Serhii

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Serhii is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Serhii

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Serhii move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Serhii take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Serhii

Personality Compatibility


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