Valeria Makarova is an HR Manager with over two years of experience specializing in the IT and gamedev industries. She manages the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, for Octo Games Studio. She holds a Masters degree from the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute".
Valerias passion lies within the gaming and IT world. She actively follows developments in the gamedev industry, showing interest in major studios like Gameloft, and keeps up with the broader Ukrainian IT community through platforms such as DOU.
She holds an EF SET certification for C1 Advanced English, highlighting her excellent communication skills for a global industry.
Valeria Makarova
HR Generalist at Octo Games Studio
Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine
Overview
Topics They Care About
Gamedev Recruitment
Her entire professional focus is on helping game development studios grow by finding, hiring, and successfully onboarding new talent.
Full-Cycle HR
She manages the complete employee journey, from initial sourcing and recruitment through to final onboarding and HR documentation.
IT Industry Trends
[Predicted] Her interest in DOU, a major Ukrainian IT community platform, indicates she follows the broader trends and discussions within the tech sector.
Media Appearances
Valeria has no verified media appearances
Work History
12-2024 - 11-2025
HR Generalist at Octo Games Studio
10-2023 - 12-2024
Recruiter at Octo Games Studio
Education
9-2025 - 1-2026
HR Generalist in IT from Beetroot Academy
9-2024 - 12-2025
магістр from National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"
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Location : Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine
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Designation : HR Generalist at Octo Games Studio
