Project Management as a Way of Life

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“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln

In projects, as in life, preparation and strategy are everything. The right plan, the right steps, and the right mindset turn potential chaos into results.

Meet Andrii, a Project Manager at DreamPlay, where he applies this philosophy every day. From coordinating teams to managing dozens of successful casino game projects, Andrii’s approach transforms planning into a way of life, not just a job. He never relies on luck — he focuses on process, structure, and bringing complex ideas to life.

Project Thinking in Everyday Life

A few months ago, Andrii’s friend from the construction industry reached out to him. Not for help — just to vent. The project was literally falling apart: deadlines were burning, people were quitting, and the remaining team was at the limit.

Andrii listened and instantly switched into the familiar “Project Manager mode.” He didn’t jump into the chaos but began structuring it step by step. First — prioritizing, identifying key tasks, assigning roles. Then — communication: short calls, clear instructions, a mini-task flow so everyone knew what to do and when.

By the third day, a well-oiled system emerged from complete disorder: thirty people worked as a single mechanism, tasks moved according to plan, and the project was back on track.

Even in such chaotic situations, the structured approach of a Project Manager works, turning tangled processes into a manageable system.

Question: What work should never be assigned to a Project Manager?

Andrii’s Answer: “Of course, a Project Manager can handle any task — and often does.

But their effectiveness lies not in completing specific tasks, but in organizing the process so that all tasks get done. Therefore, it’s better not to assign a Project Manager work unrelated to management or process structuring.Of course, in real work we sometimes do both — organize and execute — but the main focus should always remain on the process.”

Pride in His Work

Currently, Andrii oversees several projects, coordinating teams and processes, and actively participates in the development of many successful and creative games.

Among all of them, his favorite — and the one he dedicated the most time to — is Fun`n Games.

Andrii says:

“Fun`n Games is a project I had the opportunity to participate in and the one I’m most proud of.”

Funn Games features the Colossal Proton wheel, a dynamic mechanic offering multiple ways to win, enhanced by exciting sound effects. The game includes a bonus round with additional elements (11 in the base game, 16 in the bonus) and a buy-bonus feature to purchase free spins. Combined with DreamPlay’s patented visuals and interactive design, Funn Games maximizes engagement and makes gameplay thrilling, giving players a chance to feel the excitement and test their luck against the wheel.
You can explore Andrii’s games and creations at https://pin-up.world/ru/casino/provider/dreamplay.

You can also visit Andrii’s LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahinich/, where he shares his latest interviews, thoughts on his work, and plans for the future as a Project Manager.

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