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Olena Ageyeva

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Engineering Leader | Driving Innovation & EfficiencyEngineering Lead


💔When the Answer Is “No”: The Hidden Crisis of Health Insurance Claim Denials in the U.S.

May 30, 2025 •⏱️ 5 min read

Let's look into the widespread issue of health insurance claim denials in the U.S., highlighting shocking denial rates (1–30%), the human cost of delayed care, and the rare but often successful appeals. Backed by KFF data, it calls for greater transparency, accountability, and innovation in claims processing.Read More

🎭"I Trust John, but Mary? Not So Much..."—Congrats, You're in the Conforming Stage!

May 20, 2025 •⏱️ 5 min read

Insightful look at the dangers of trusting people over ideas—featuring cautionary tales from Kodak, Blockbuster, and BlackBerry, and practical tips for breaking out of the cozy but risky conforming stage.Read More

🚀Quantity Beats Quality? Welcome to the Strange Reality of Agile

May 16, 2025 •⏱️ 5 min read

An exploration of why delivering more—faster—often leads to better outcomes in tech, grounded in Agile principles, Atomic Habits, and real-world examples.Read More

🧩Beyond Velocity: How Small Stories Create Real Agile Efficiency

May 13, 2025 •⏱️ 9 min read

A practical look at why breaking work into smaller stories—not better estimates—is the real key to Agile efficiency.Read More

💡When Thinking Inside the Box Fails, Turn the Box Into Something New

May 06, 2025 •⏱️ 5 min read

A playful yet insightful look at how innovation thrives when we stop overcomplicating and start rethinking—from the battlefield to the boardroom. Featuring lessons from Team of Teams and McKinsey, this piece explores why simplicity, creativity, and empowered teams drive real progress.Read More

🏰From Gaudí’s Arcs to Everyday Leadership

May 02, 2025 •⏱️ 5 min read

A visit to La Sagrada Família reminded me that true innovation comes from challenging “good enough,” and as a leader, I strive to champion bold ideas—even when they seem unconventional.Read More

🏆Winners and Losers Have the Same Goals (Wait… What?)

March 30, 2025 •⏱️ 6 min read

Everyone wants to win—but not everyone builds the daily habits to actually get there. In this lighthearted take inspired by Atomic Habits, we explore why having a goal isn’t enough—and how building joyful, sustainable systems is what truly sets winners apart.Read More

🌀Nudged Into Chaos (or Success): Why Behavioral Design Matters in Tech

January 25, 2025 •⏱️ 10 min read

And how Agile can save your team from death by decision fatigueRead More

🧩Of Mosaic Benchmarks and an Elephant Blindfolded by Expertise

December 30, 2024 •⏱️ 3 min read

A visit to a reputable math studio turned into an unexpected lesson in how expertise can sometimes miss the bigger picture. What happens when brilliance is measured by the wrong benchmarks? Read More

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