Yevhenii Pishchikov
@mr.ponder
• Head of Product & Operations
• 8 years in IT industry.
• Crypto, E-commerce, iGaming, AdTech industries.
• Coaching, Team building and management.
36 posts
IT & Management ENG

How I Got a Senior Product Manager Offer at Microsoft

A long time ago, I thought getting an offer from Microsoft was something close to impossible. Since then, I’ve worked at IBM and a few other large companies. Some others made offers, which I turned down for different reasons. In this article, I’d like to share my experience of going through interviews and negotiations in the European and American markets. I’ll talk about my cases, the key differences from the CIS market, and what makes the process unique.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): How to Make the Good One

WBS allows us to see the entire scope of work, clearly define what needs to be done and by whom, and estimate both effort and resources. This makes it possible to set priorities, cut less important tasks, or add new ones to see how they impact the overall balance of resources and timelines. Such an approach simplifies planning, improves team communication, and makes the project far more manageable.

From Prompt to Production: A No-Code Next.js SPA in One Evening

This project shows how you can build a fully responsive SPA without writing a single line of code by hand. Everything was generated with text prompts and AI, running on top of Next.js. Fast, convenient, and effective — no manual markup or server setup required.

The 5 Research Steps That Transform Ideas Into Profitable, User-Centric Products

In my 8+ years as a product manager — building marketplaces, crypto exchanges, and iGaming platforms, leading teams of 30+ — I’ve learned that research isn’t a side task, but the backbone of product success. It’s what turns intuition into data, ideas into value, and launches into sustainable growth.

From Idea to Release in Just a Couple Evenings: An AI-Powered Chrome Extension Built… with AI

I saw a friend’s post on LinkedIn: “Just built my first Chrome extension.” And I thought — why not me? Got curious, sat down one evening and built a prototype, polished the UX/UI the next day, and shipped it to the Chrome Web Store. A week later, it was approved.

Get More Offers: How to Craft a CV That Helps You Ace Interviews

Your resume is not just a formality — it’s a powerful tool that can steer your interview and boost your chances of success. Learn how to craft a CV that not only attracts more interview invitations but also helps you showcase your strengths right from the first line.