Sergiy Duras, psychologist

Below is my professional summary. The short section is a condensed overview of my skills and work experiences. The long section is more like CV, describing the course of my academic and professional accomplishments.

Experienced I-O psychologist with a Master's degree in Psychology, a Bachelor's degree in Laws, and extensive additional training. Proven track record in psychodiagnostics, people risk assessment, psychological counselling and management consulting. Skilled at developing policies and managing professional teams. Currently transitioning to a career in computer programming to combine psychological expertise with new technical skills.

Education

  • MSc. in Psychology / Kharkiv University
  • Bachelor of Laws / Kharkiv University
  • Polygraph examiner / Arizona School
  • Counsellor / HSP
  • Group analytic therapist / UUAP, EAP

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Neutrality
  • Discretion
  • Adaptability
  • Data Analysis
  • People Analytics
  • Project Management
  • Team Management
  • Collaboration

Tools

  • Psychodiagnostic techniques
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Risk assessment techniques
  • Internal investigation techniques
  • HR policies & procedures

Experience

  • HR Coordinator / Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Director / Psiwell
  • Chief People Officer / Tickets.ua
  • Head of Psychological Services / PrivatBank
  • Deputy HR Director / PrivatBank

Curriculum vitae

I received a master's degree in psychology with distinction. I also completed five years of training in group analytic psychotherapy. While pursuing doctoral studies in philosophical anthropology, I also taught courses at Kharkiv University.

I began working as a psychologist at the country's largest commercial bank and was soon promoted to Deputy HR Director, specializing in candidate assessment for key positions. Later, I established the Psychological Services Division. Leading a team of over 25 psychologists, I prioritized training and quality control for accurate assessments. I developed a psychometric testing system that evaluated over 15,000 candidates and employees annually.

I traveled to the U.S. to become a qualified polygraph examiner, a role that involves assessing individuals' credibility and interpreting physiological data. Upon returning to Ukraine, I implemented this practice as part of the personnel security process for bank employees. Over the years, I conducted more than 2,000 polygraph examinations, developed policies and procedures, and trained polygraph operators for my employer.

I left my position at the bank to establish my own consulting firm, specializing in people-related risk assessments and organizational psychology services. To better manage the legal aspects of this new venture, I pursued additional education and earned a Bachelor of Laws degree. I ran the company for ten years, primarily serving large corporate clients in Eastern Ukraine.

When the war escalated, my business encountered significant challenges. With shifting priorities and declining revenue, I ultimately had to close the company. I then took on a role as an HR Coordinator at an international NGO, contributing to humanitarian efforts. During this time, I faced a major health issue that required difficult surgery and a long recovery. This experience prompted me to shift my professional focus to better accommodate my new physical condition. I decided to concentrate on computer programming because I enjoy it and see it as an opportunity to blend my existing knowledge with new technical skills.

Get in touch

I am open to all types of remote work, including assessment, counseling, and consulting, within my area of expertise. If you have any questions or opportunities for collaboration, please feel free to reach out.