I love making complex things simple. Getting to the core. Cutting through noise to find what truly matters. As my teacher once said, “Half of solving a problem is formulating it correctly.” That principle shapes how I work and why I love what I do.
I began my career in IT as a Java developer, focused on clean, scalable code — but kept running into unclear requirements. I saw how misalignment between business and tech slowed everything down. So I became a Business Analyst to bridge that gap, learning to translate ideas into clear, structured specs.
That path led me into project management, where I took on more responsibility and earned my PMP. Along the way, I embraced Lean-Agile thinking, which reshaped how I approach collaboration, decision-making, and delivering value.
Today, as a Program Manager, I lead cross-functional teams from strategy to delivery — ensuring business goals and execution stay aligned, and helping teams do their best work together.

What drives me:
✅Clarity and purpose – I work best when the "why" is clear, and I stay focused on what brings real value.
✅Growth mindset – I push myself to keep learning, adapt fast, and turn feedback and failure into growth.
✅Integrity and empathy – I believe in doing the right thing, being transparent, and treating people with respect.
✅Collaboration – Great results come from great teamwork. I create space for others to contribute, speak up, and thrive.

I’m also someone who doesn’t give up easily. When I was a kid, I set a goal to learn how to ride a bike in one day. I fell a lot, scraped my knees — but by evening, I was riding. That same persistence, courage, and drive still guide me today.

📩 I will be happy to expand my network by connecting with fellow professionals and just anyone who is interested in my area of expertise. Please feel free to contact me here or at andrey.tsirukhin@gmail.com

Andrey Tsirukhin, Ph.D.

Development Gateway: An IREX Venture

Senior Associate

Technical Advisor consultant

Congolese German Centre for Microfinance

Progamme Director and Head of the centre/Kinshasa DRC

Université Protestante au Congo (UPC)/UPN

Professor of strategic management, Innovation and HR

Multi donors projects

Plusieurs missions de Consultant courte durée (World Bank, IFC, Health Focus, Pain pour le monde, ICCN, WHO-OMS) dans le domaine de l’étude de marché, monitoring et évaluation des projets, élaboration plan stratégique ou développement organisationnel, convention cadre de lutte antitabac de l’OMS

Senior Advisory Consultant

UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain

Doctorant et Chercheur associé

Université Protestante au Congo (UPC)

Organisation et supervision des travaux de recherche 
Études sur terrain, conférence etc.

Chef de travaux (chargé de cours)

Assistant de recherche

20+ years of experience as an academic, consultant, and scholar providing educational leadership.✨

I'll help you think outside the box, question the status quo, look at our organization through the lens of different innovative theories, and find solutions to problems for your organization.💡

A competent strategist with the proven ability to influence policy and developments to enable a direct impact on quality and value added to your organization 

Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, administrative and organising skills and the ability to establish rapport, promote harmony and build co-operation. . Proficient in French and English language along with possess excellent command on Ciluba and Lingala language.

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Patrick Shamba Bakengela PhD

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