Vitalii Zalievskyi

About

CEO EBAKA Games, PhD, MBA

As a CEO, I believe casino games should make people feel something. Not noise. Not repetition. Emotion. At Ebaka Games, we’re building products that are simple on the surface but crafted with intention, depth and clarity. Games that are easy to understand, hard to forget and impossible to copy. We don’t follow the industry. We don’t chase trends. We study players and their behavior, and we design experiences that speak to real human curiosity - the desire to explore, to risk, to win, to try again. My role is to protect the vision: stay focused, push for originality, remove everything unnecessary and build only what deserves to exist.Great games aren’t born from templates. They’re born from obsession with detail, the courage to rethink the obvious and respect for the player Open to collaboration with operators, platforms and aggregators who value distinctive content, stable delivery and long-term partnership.

1. CEO & Managing Partner EBAKA Games

   Ebaka Games

   Sep 2025 – Present

   Remote

2. Chief Product Officer (CPO)

   DELULU Games

   Sep 2024 – Aug 2025

3. Chief Product Officer (CPO)

   Aviatrix

   Oct 2023 – Oct 2024

   Remote

   CPO Aviatrix - 🚀 Aviatrix is a cutting edge new B2B solution in the sphere of online gaming. Besides playing the game in a regular manner of crash games, players have a chance to create their own NFT items in the shape of an airplane. ✈ Airplanes can be customized: they can have different models and colors. And in future they will also be traded in the marketplace. 💰The game has an unprecedented loyalty program - players can take part in tournaments every day!

4. Senior Product Manager / Game Producer

   DECA Games

   Jun 2022 – Sep 2023

   - Lead and manage remote game teams of 40+ full-time employees, nurturing a proactive product mindset and collaborative culture. - Craft and Champion the Creative Direction for a Diverse Portfolio of 10 Captivating Mobile Games: 1. Zombie Catchers: Secured Google Play featuring in November 2022, showcasing the game's exceptional design and captivating gameplay dynamics. 2. Robbery Bob and Robbery Bob 2: Shaped the strategic direction of these titles, driving user engagement through captivating heist adventures. 3. Almost a Hero: Led the evolution of game mechanics, elevating user experiences within this exciting RPG realm. 4. Knights and Dragons: Crafted an enchanting fantasy world, orchestrating epic quests and narratives to capture players' imaginations. 5. Shadowgun Legends: Forged a futuristic universe, contributing to the game's enduring popularity and player interaction. 6. Dead Trigger, Dead Trigger 2, Unkilled: Pioneered intense shooter gameplay experiences, delivering heart-pounding action and exhilaration. 7. Samurai II: Infused rich Japanese heritage into an immersive samurai adventure, appealing to gamers seeking authentic experience - Develop deep analytical insights into user behaviours, utilizing findings to improve game features and enhance player engagement. - Support critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), manage portfolio budget and margin, and establish performance metrics for ongoing assessment. - Lead people management efforts, fostering team growth and excellence while supporting individual professional development.

5. Lecturer - AI School (Machine Learning)

   AI HOUSE

   Nov 2021 – Dec 2021

   Киевская область, Украина

   Lecturer - AI School (Machine Learning)

6. Product Manager

   Reface

   Aug 2021 – Mar 2022

   - Developed ML Features: Spearheaded creation of ML features/tools, taking them from ideation to successful release. - Enhanced Product Metrics: Supported and elevated product metrics through strategic implementation of ML solutions. - Influenced Strategy: Shaped product strategy by leveraging ML-driven insights to align with market trends and user needs.

7. Lead Game Producer

   Snap Inc.

   Jul 2020 – Jul 2021

   Одесса, Одесская область, Украина

   Led end-to-end production for our prestigious internal game studio, steering a talented team of 30+ professionals, including producers, designers, artists, engineers, and QA specialists. Mentored and guided our creative forces to consistently deliver exceptional results, fostering innovation, collaboration, and achievement. Presented as a featured speaker at the Games Gathering conference in 2020, sharing industry insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to game production. Watch the Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mhZHtOBNBW4 Spearheaded a recent and noteworthy game partnership with Snapchat and LEGO, resulting in a widely recognized augmented reality (AR) experience. Our collaboration garnered attention from The Verge. Read More: https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/20/22445495/snapchat-connected-lenses-ar-friends-lego Orchestrated our endeavors under the umbrella of a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), ensuring the confidentiality of groundbreaking projects driving AR innovation.

8. Project Manager

   Sigma Software Group

   Feb 2020 – Jun 2020

   Odessa Region, Ukraine

   Worked with gambling outsourcing products and have full responsibility of projects result. My usual tasks as a project manager were: to control project estimates, timeline, work scope, quality, to keep in touch with clients, to communicate and collaborate with team, etc.

9. Lecturer (Project Management)

   Компьютерная школа Hillel (IT School)

   Feb 2019 – Sep 2020

   Odessa Region, Ukraine

   prepared 6 groups of Junior project managers my students were 70+ future IT Project managers

1. Quantic School of Business and Technology

   Executive MBA, Executive MBA

   Jun 2025 – Oct 2026

2. Odessa National 'I.I. Mecnikov' University

   Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), 07.00.02 - World History

   Sep 2004 – Jul 2014

   9th of April 2014 I successfully defended my PhD thesis. 4th of July 2014 my PhD status was confirmed by Ministry of Education of Ukraine.