About me
Ilya Garaeff
Project Manager
Hi, I’m Ilya — a multilingual project management professional with a strong foundation in research, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
I specialize in bringing clarity to complexity — aligning stakeholders, optimizing workflows, and ensuring timely, efficient project delivery. My background in international environments allows me to adapt quickly, manage diverse teams, and lead projects that span cultures and time zones.
Fluent in four languages and grounded in strategic thinking, I’m passionate about building systems that scale, supporting teams to do their best work, and delivering results that move organizations forward.
Skills
Agile Project Management
I lead cross-functional teams to deliver EdTech and localization projects with precision, using Agile and Scrum methodologies to ensure alignment with client goals. My work at Translation Commons and AYP Business School demonstrates a 15–20% boost in efficiency and outcomes, leveraging tools like Smartcat, Moodle, and Google Drive to streamline workflows and mitigate risks.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
I orchestrate diverse, global teams to achieve project success, fostering collaboration and aligning stakeholders across cultures and time zones. At Translation Commons, I coordinated 10-member teams for multilingual EdTech content, achieving 100% client alignment, while at AYP Business School, I led 8-person teams to deliver Moodle-based projects with 20% improved outcomes, using data-driven KPIs and risk mitigation strategies.
Multilingual Instructional Design
Fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese, I design personalized, AI-driven curricula that boost learner satisfaction by 95% (Preply, Ilynguist). By integrating tools like Kahoot! and TEFL principles, I craft engaging, data-informed educational content that drives 15–20% retention and fluency improvements across diverse global audiences.
