Svitlana Samko

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DISC Type : DC

Senior Technical Project Manager | Compliance Products at Verizon Connect

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Svitlana Samko is a Senior Technical Project Manager at Verizon Connect, specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and agile processes. A winner of the Tech Leader Award, she has a proven record of leading international development teams and delivering complex projects. She holds an MBA from York St. John University.

She is a passionate advocate for women in STEM and is deeply involved in community leadership, serving as President of a Toastmasters club. Svitlana also acts as CEO for W2business IT Academy, channeling her energy into education and mentorship outside of her corporate role.

Svitlana is scheduled to speak at the OWASP 25th Anniversary Virtual Conference in February 2026.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

Rigorous & Demanding

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.  They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Developer-First Security
She is co-presenting a session on making security a product feature, not an afterthought, at the upcoming OWASP 25th Anniversary Virtual Conference.
Women in Technology
Described as a "relentless champion for women in STEM, " she actively works to build inclusive, high-performing teams and leads the WOW Connect Power Crew at Verizon.
Agile Methodologies
She successfully introduced and implemented Agile methodologies across teams, which resulted in a 30% increase in overall team productivity and adaptability.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2024
Senior Technical Project Manager | Compliance Products at Verizon Connect
6-2024 - 6-2025
President of Toastmasters in EMEA Verizon Online Club at Verizon Connect
5-2020 - 12-2024
Senior Agile Technical Project Manager | Lean Trainer | Strategic Leader in Technology at Verizon Connect
4-2024 - 11-2024
WOW Connect Power Crew Leader at Verizon Connect
10-2023 - 7-2024
Vice President of Public Relations of Toastmasters in EMEA Verizon Online Club at Verizon Connect

Education

2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from York St. John University
2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Robert Kennedy College

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Insights For Selling To Svitlana

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Svitlana is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Svitlana

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Svitlana move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Svitlana take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Svitlana

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