I grew up in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, and later pursued a master's degree at Moscow State University of Physics and Technology. Alongside, I also studied journalism at Moscow State University. After graduation, I entered the world of strategic consulting and finance.
However, after deep introspection, I decided to pivot from consulting and finance in pursuit of a path that would harness my creativity, nurture empathy, and bring me closer to the dynamic tech scene. This led me to enroll in various courses, including an illuminating design thinking workshop, wxhich ignited my passion for this approach and its myriad possibilities.
To be closer to my family and community, I returned to Kyiv, Ukraine, where I fell in love and embarked on diverse roles within outstanding companies, shifting between hats from product designer to product owner. Throughout this journey, I ardently championed the critical importance of a people-centric approach.
Currently, I live in Lisbon, but you can find me all over the internet.

GET TO KNOW ME

Ksenia Lebedeva design thinking specialist
Ksenia Lebedeva design thinking specialist
Empathy: Understanding and connecting with others on an emotional level is a core value.
Data and Evidence: I place great importance on making decisions and forming opinions based on data and concrete evidence.
Collaboration: Working together with diverse teams and individuals to achieve common goals is essential.
Traveling: Exploring new places and experiencing different cultures is a source of inspiration and personal growth.
Learning: I explore a wide range of subjects, from targeted advertising to criminal psychology, and from fundamental mathematics to cinema history.
Sharing: I actively share my knowledge and experiences to contribute to collective learning and growth.
Staying Curious: Maintaining a lifelong curiosity and thirst for learning drives personal and professional development.

OTHER THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO ME

Ksenia Lebedeva design thinking specialist
Ksenia Lebedeva design thinking specialist

I SPEND A LOT OF TIME THINKING ABOUT

MY EXPERIENCE

Apr 2022 - Present

A researcher at CDG and Allies

I actively investigate and contribute to advancements in the understanding and treatment of Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG), aiming to improve the lives of affected individuals and their families.
Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

Product Owner and Product Launch Manager at Nashpush

I successfully built and grew a push-notification platform, led strategic discussions, conducted A/B tests to improve conversion rates, and utilized design-driven processes to prioritize and implement a roadmap for continuous improvement.
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A BIT OF MY WORK (COMING SOON)

SaaS platform GotsDots

Global Loyalty B2B platform

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