Mary Zayats

Mary began her career in tech in 2015, leveraging the analytical mindset, attention to detail, and communication skills that she developed in law. These strengths proved instrumental in her rapid growth as a Business Analyst and Project Manager. Since joining ScienceSoft in 2016, she has played key roles in major software initiatives across banking, investment, payments, and corporate finance, helping her clients launch impactful, scalable, and compliant technology solutions. Mary’s track record includes:

• Organization-wide BI solutions for financial analytics.
• Client-facing apps for a bank with 3 million customers.
• Secure mobile apps for a private bank managing $2B+ in assets.
• Mobile banking apps that topped the lists of best m-banking solutions for iOS and Android.
• A collaborative DMS serving 30,000+ investment entities.
• Automated transactional systems for banks and PSPs.

Mary was promoted to Head of Business Analysis in 2024, where she led a team of 40+ analysts and consultants. Her thoughtful, people-focused leadership — aligning individual strengths with project needs and fostering growth — elevated the BA function into one of ScienceSoft’s top-performing divisions.

Recognized for her impact, in 2025, Mary was entrusted to head one of ScienceSoft’s most strategically important units — the Technology and Competency Center of Excellence. This CoE plays a pivotal role in amplifying the value each specialist brings to client projects. By equipping professionals with the right skillsets — from software engineering to consulting — for specific delivery contexts, the CoE transforms strong talent into high-performing, impact-driven contributors.

Mary’s team manages the full cycle of talent development. They lead rigorous assessments during hiring, create tailored growth paths and mentorship programs, and conduct structured performance reviews. The CoE also ensures that ScienceSoft consistently builds and maintains the skills that matter most — those aligned with real client needs and project goals. Beyond individual development, Mary’s team supports project leaders and resource managers by aligning the right people with the right opportunities, ensuring smooth and effective project onboarding, minimal team ramp-up, and consistent delivery.

Under Mary’s guidance, the CoE steadily raises the bar for ScienceSoft’s delivery excellence, ensuring teams are not just staffed but truly prepared to deliver success.

In parallel, Mary remains a key figure in ScienceSoft’s financial IT practice. She continues to lead project scoping and requirements management for major BFSI projects and mentor analysts across complex initiatives. She also actively engages in the Financial IT community, contributing to industry events and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

An average specialist in the right environment can outperform a star in a dysfunctional setting. I build the right environment.