Experience

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  R&d center of biometric technology

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2012

  Head of department, biometrics testing lab
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  Croc

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2018

  (One of Russia’s leading IT Systems integrators with branches in the MENA region, Revenue $400M)• 0 to 1 development of the new B2B business unit “CROC VR” with >$1M revenue from the development and sales of custom projects, based on 3D and VR/AR Technologies • 25+ projects were implemented for oil&gas, petrochemistry, mechanical engineering, construction, agriculture, art and other industries• Working in close collaboration with Marketing and PR departments, ensuring visibility of the Center, conveying new partnerships, and business sales. This covers shareholders' need for visibility• Launching 3D Solution School from 0 to 1 (school alumnus are currently very successful in their careers) – creating revenue streams with such products as 3D Technology courses, increasing sales revenue through up-sales • Led a team of 20FTE, HR management including team recruiting, development, mentoring, and motivation Show less • 30+ IT projects are delivered within planned deadlines/budgets including Computing and Multimedia Technologies, Smart Cities Solutions, Computer Graphics, and other projects• Procurement – getting 15+ notifications for various exported positions (including governmental) quality control, market research, risk mitigation • Technology Stack: Biometrics and Video Analytics, Storage, IT Infrastructure, Dispatcher Rooms, Visualization, Graphics Clusters, Real-time 3D Graphics, 3D Visualisation Equipment, Photogrammetry, BIM, AR/VR Show less

  • Director, XR Solutions Center

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Project manager

    Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
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  Ngn international

  Jan 2015 - May 2018

  Project director

  (Digital transformation consulting and top-notch technology solutions company)Dubai, UAE, Hybrid | Manama, Bahrain, Hybrid | Istanbul, Turkey, Hybrid0 to 1 Business Development including but not limited to market research, sales, revenue structuring, procurement, marketing (positioning), training and development:• Sales – creating sales channels for XR Division Centers through cold sales, pre-sales, RFP processes, up-sales • Marketing – took part in multiple conferences, exhibitions, and stand events, creating marketing materials;• Procurement – Supervising shipments of the HW to UAE and Bahrain, 3rd party contractors management, quality control, risk mitigation • Launching 3D Graphics division for NGN Training Center from 0 to 1, including receiving various accreditations such as Autodesk and Unity, creating revenue streams with such products as 3ds Max, Maya, and Unity Engine training, increasing sales revenue through cold leads, and increasing visibility of the center through public speaking• 20+ projects are Implemented according to the scope and budget Show less

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  Sibur

  May 2018 - Aug 2020

  Head of product (head of industry 4.0, digital transformation)

  (Digital transformation for SIBUR - the world’s fastest-growing and Russia’s leading petrochemical company, Revenue $7,25B)• Led digital transformation and implementation of the Key SIBUR’s Industry 4.0 products – SIBUR IIoT Platform, Remote Expert AR, Black Screen, Drone Service, IIoT sensors (hardware), Industrial robots for unpacking and labeling • Reduced company operational costs by implementing digital products (IRR 25-50%) through process transformation (Project2Implementation, Supply chain, Maitanance2Fix, Hire2Retire, HSE, Ecological monitoring/ESG)• Reduced division cost budget by 15% by closing low-performing projects and grouping 50 initiatives into technology programs • Structured digital assets of the company, including 3 patents for intellectual property, and 2 products that were packaged for sale on the international market. Launch of the internal IIOT laboratory and VR Training center • Active involvement in the on-field activities to ensure the survivance of 8 digital products by means of CustDev, MVP creation and implementation, pivoting products using feedback from the field, and scaling• Participating in the Digital Transformation Strategy committees and roundtables in the Ministry of Digital Development, Communication, and Mass Media, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, The Ministry of Energy • Human resources management (team recruiting, development, mentoring, and motivation) Show less

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  Sensorium corporation

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2023

  Director of product development

  (Tech start-up, Metaverse development | Digital transformation in the field of social communication and entertainment)• Achieved the development and launch of the Sensorium Galaxy Metaverse experience by leading a cross-functional team of 100+ FTE (in-house and outsourced)• Built and led an in-house product development and management team of 50+ employees by driving recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management initiatives to support the development of key technical and business pipelines• Formed product development, management, and delivery practices by implementing agile and scrum methodologies across the organization • Enhanced customer experience by setting up a comprehensive customer support service• Optimized contractor management processes and asset management by implementing centralized cloud based data management system Show less

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  Oxygen

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

  Vp, head of development, digital banking | fintech products

  (Digital banking/ Fintech company, focusing on entrepreneurs and SMEs)• Transformed the company from a project portfolio management business model to agile product development• Hired 80+ employees across the USA and Cyprus within 3 months, conducting over 150 interviews with product managers, tech leaders, designers, and senior managers• Formed a project management and delivery office by grouping initiatives into 4 product development branches: - Core banking products (Onboarding, Accounts, Cards) - Remittance products (Money Transfer, International Payments) - Engagement products (Referral programs, Gifts, Rewards, AI-assistant, Subscriptions, Oxygen community platform) - SME products • Established a network of third-party contractors by building and maintaining sustainable relationships• Conducted cost restructuring efforts after the company's strategic pivot into HealthTech Show less