Konstantin Darmaniyan

Experience

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  Russian and Ex-Soviet Armed Forces

  Aug 1986 - Sept 1990

  From Platoon Ldr, Company Commander and Battalion 2IC

  As the Battalion 2IC, I was in charge of planning, commanding and controlling, training of Battalion’ units during regular educational period and time of special field exercises.As the Platoon Leader initially and later as the Company Commanding Officer, I got involved in all aspects of units' life including training in all main military disciplines, welfare, logistics and staff work. This period included temporary service in the position of a CBRN Company Commander within the 30-km Operational Zone of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station during 22 June-28 August 1987. Planning, coordinating and managing of contaminated areas’ sanitation, removal of obstacles and radioactive garbage, preparation and supervision of contaminated garbage disposal. Damage level assessment and preliminary assessment of a radioactive level in the villages and towns in the AOR. Show less

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  Moscow Military Commanding Academy (Cremlin Cadets)

  Sept 1990 - Jun 1995

  Cadet's Company Commander, Academy Senior Planning Officer

  As the Senior Planning Officer, I participated in the planning and organization of the Academy overall educational and training process, making orders and directives for the Chief of the Academy, preparation and management of the Academy’s training program for commanding officers, military instructors, civilian teachers and staff, control of all educational and other training-related activities carried out by 1500 cadets, 500 soldiers and 300 COs and instructors/civilian teachers. I was also selected and trained at the UNMO International Training Courses in Solnechnogorsk city, Moscow Region taking effect from January to March 1995.As the Cadets Company Commander, I was responsible for commanding, supervision and training in tactics and physical training both at the Company and platoons' levels. I was also in charge of the entire logistics, technical and welfare support. Show less

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  UNPROFOR/UNCRO/UNTAES

  Jun 1995 - Dec 1996

  United Nations /UNMO Team Leader/G2 UNTAES UNMO HQ

  Collection, classification of information, analysis of current situation within the region, preparation of comprehensive briefings on the developments, performance of duties in accordance with UNCRO, UNTAES mandates and UNSC resolutions No. 1037, 1043, 1069. Training provision to all new UNMOs coming to the mission area and security and military briefings given to visitors. Participation in monitoring cease-fire violations, movement and withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons from the former confrontation line, mediation and liaison with the Croatian Army and the former Krajina Serbs paramilitary authorities, assistance provided to the UN Civilian Administration during peaceful reintegration of the Region. I also provided mine contamination information and advice to representatives of a recently established UN Mine Action Center (Croatia) conducting General Survey together with them in AOR. Show less

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  UNMAS/UNOPS/UNDP

  Apr 1997 - Feb 2002

  From the UN Regional Mines Officer to Acting Head UNDP Support to CROMAC

  Acting Head UNDP Support to CROMAC - Dec 2001 - Feb 2002While my primary role was focused on the further introduction of IMAS into the CROMAC Management System I have also had overall responsibility for the management and implementation of all aspects of the project being responsible to Head CROMAC for the management support and to the UNDP Regional Rep and the UNOPS NY HQ for reporting. I have actively participated in updating and amending the existed Rules & Regulations on Demining while preparing Technical Survey and General Mine Action Assessment elements, assisted the Head CROMAC in the development of a new Concept for a Regional Approach in Mine Action and helped the Deputy Head for International Relations to draft methodology for the establishment of MDD Regional training center.Jan 2001 – Dec 2001 – UNDP Operations Management Advisor to the Croatian Mine Action CenterMarch 1998 – December 2000 – UN Regional Mines Officer/Advisor to CROMACApril 1997 – Feb 1998 – UN Regional Mines OfficerAfter shifting the UN emergency demining operation to the UNDP capacity building project focus was on introduction and implementation of the IMAS into the CROMAC Management System, updating and amending the Croatian Law on Demining and accompanying guidelines, assistance during training of CROMAC middle level management, advice in preparing and developing of the National Mine Action documents. Training of CROMAC and ITF personnel in understanding the Adopt-A-Minefield Program, CROMAC capacity building in donor addressed project proposals.Training of CROMAC staff arrived to the RMO. Shifting of duties from doing things to advisory role in all mine action-related aspects. Commencement of detailed General Survey in two Counties within AOR, training of the Croatian colleagues to use the Regional MIS, as the demining priority setting tool. At the National Level I participation in the development of accreditation and licensing procedures for MDD and PPE certification. Show less

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  DOK-ING

  Mar 2002 - now

  Chief Technical Advisor

  Active participation in DOK-ING growth from a family workshop toward a worlds’ leading company in serial production of multi-purpose robotics for demining and C-IED, emergency response and underground mining and deep excavation. Business strategy development, extensive experience in technology transfer, creating of new market niche: heavy-duty robotics for C-IED, robotics for fire-fighting & rescue, robotics for well control. Leading sales & marketing in over 20 countries, development of training plans & programs, manuals for different robotic systems, drafting and editing SOPs for demining, creating a concept of Regional Humanitarian Centers, project management, planning and allocation of various mechanical assets and human resources and their proper coordination and management during humanitarian demining operations both in the SEE Region and overseas. Successful delivery of multiple contracts with the Armed Forces, other law enforcement agencies, United Nations, International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO), international NGOs and commercial demining operators resulted in total revenue over 100 mln. US$. Show less