Hi, I am Ilya!
I help to turn complex projects into seamless results.
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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.
Ongoing Projects
Localization Project Manager
I am leading the LATAM website localization project, coordinating three cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery. I manage localized documentation across departments to improve internal consistency and facilitate communication between design and engineering, ensuring brand alignment across markets.
QA Project Manager
I am developing a Quality Control System for e-learning materials and authoring a Quality Control Manual to standardize the process. I am developing analytics dashboards in SmartSuite for several courses to drive data-informed decision-making, coordinating cross-team communication between content creators and instructors, and facilitating Agile stand-ups to ensure weekly deliverables meet KPIs.
Founder/Project Manager
I am building Ilynguist, my solo tutoring and content brand focused on helping students learn languages with confidence. I’m currently developing www.ilynguist.com (launching soon), creating content for YouTube and social media, and growing my student base across platforms like Preply. My main focus now is expanding tutoring income, building an engaged audience, and preparing to launch my first group classes and digital course.
Founder/Project Manager
I am currently co-building Bugsy, a minimalist web-based bug tracker for indie developers and small teams. I’m leading the UX/UI design, user testing, and product strategy, focusing on creating a lightning-fast, developer-friendly experience with seamless GitHub integration. The project is now in the MVP stage, with a completed design system and a live landing page.
Skills
Agile Project Management
I lead cross-functional teams to bring EdTech and localization projects to life, using Agile and Scrum practices to keep collaboration smooth and outcomes aligned with client goals.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
I orchestrate diverse, global teams to deliver impactful projects, fostering seamless collaboration and aligning stakeholders across cultures and time zones.
Multilingual Instructional Design
Fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese, I design personalized, AI-driven learning experiences that enhance engagement and significantly boost learner satisfaction.
Opinions
Ilya contributed to Relayto by creating a user interview script, analyzing interviews, conducting research, and assisting with internal tasks. Though his time with us was brief, he delivered on key research stages and showed solid analytical skills.
Marija Fjodorova
Client Experience Manager
I.G. is not only a skilled interpreter but also a dedicated professional who commands trust and confidence. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate language expert.
Mauro Sola
Analytics Specialist
Ilya has been an outstanding sports data statistician throughout, showing all the qualities needed for such position: reliable, responsible, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, diligent, and communicative.
Tobias Zuser
Network Assistant