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Finland

International

The organization supports high-tech start-ups through investments, assistance with their business development and launching products in the international market. • 10+ investments.• Advised 1000+ startups.• Helped 100+ startups to position correctly the product on the market.• Support projects in the areas of artificial intelligence, blockchain and security.

Finland

The company develops systems to protect against attacks in Wi-Fi networks. The solution includes an artificial intelligence system for predictive attack detection. • Prepared a product for the market, including enterprise market research.• Conducted strategic negotiations with clients. • Managed the concept of the product in the market.

Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland

The company is engaged in helping businesses to implement cutting-edge technologies, finding IT solutions that increase productivity, reducing the number of errors and improving the quality of the final product. It also uses technology to increase profitability. • Conducted seminars on frontier technologies. • Advised on the implementation of solutions for blockchain and cryptocurrencies. • Advised on the creation of corporate web portals. • Developed cloud product concepts for B2B.

Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland

Moscow, St.-Petersburg, Russian Federation

Fast Lane operates in the delivery of technology, business and sales training. It also provides a comprehensive consultancy service in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation and Mobility. Fast Lane is an authorized training partner of AWS, Aruba, Cisco, Fortinet, Gigamon, Google Cloud, Microsoft, NetApp, Palo Alto, VMware and other leading vendors.Proof of success is the recognition received from vendors with the following international awards: Cisco RCIS Learning Partner of the Year, Cisco Top Quality Award EMEAR, Cisco Collaboration Award EMEAR, Cisco Quality Distinction Award and others.• Reduced operational, training, and support costs globally by more than 30% through implementation of optimization strategy.• Boosted service business 40% YoY.• Led teams responsible for architectural definition, design, and delivery of full cycle strategy that enabled and optimized direct and partner business.

St Petersburg City, Russia

The company was engaged in the development of hardware and software for the management of the rental scooter fleet. The company was also the largest rental operator in a number of cities across the country. • A scooter rental platform has been developed.• Supervised the development of the scooter rental platform.• Created a SaaS system for business franchisees. • Implemented B2B solutions for partners. • Achieved the highest rates of software reliability and efficiency.

The St. Petersburg International Business Association (SPIBA) is a non-profit, independent organization, which unites international and Russian companies.• Conducted a number of seminars and lectures on technologies.• Promoted modern IT solutions for businesses.• Advised on corporate staff training.

The company has been developing sophisticated electronic devices, including devices for on-site and instant temperature measurements of individuals to combat COVID-19. • Developed business concept. • Determined the goals and market entry strategies. • Provided development consulting.

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) is a non-profit association of private investors on a mission to inspire private investments. The network is one of the largest and most active business angel networks in the world with over 650+ approved members.• Advised a number of projects in the field of high technologies.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

The company was engaged in high-tech training and consulting in the Central Asian market and worked with large businesses and vendors (Cisco, NetApp, VMware).• Designed, developed and delivered region-specific training and consulting strategy.• Enabled routes to market that included marketing activities, subscriptions and licensing.

St Petersburg City, Russia

ICDD is an intellectual property distribution company. The company is engaged in distribution of intellectual property in the form of books and e-books. Core business processes include logistics, distribution and B2B sales.• Built a management and accounting system. • Implemented solutions for managing intellectual property rights.

Russia

The company was engaged in the sale of glass products and gifts. In the kaleidoscope segment, the company has become the largest supplier in Eastern Europe. The operations took place in the B2B and B2C segments. The company's website held a leading position in the market segment.• Managed marketing and promotion, including SEO.• Conducted key transactions with corporate clients.

Russia

The company provided services for parents informing them about time when the child arrives to school and leaves the school. Company provided services to over 500 schools with more then 300 000 customers. Products included own hi-tech hardware and software with cloud services. • Defined, designed, built, and delivered the field tools that enabled dynamic grow.• Led new revenue opportunities for business.

Russia

Development of complex devices for encoding medical equipment signals and transmitting video over the Internet for telemedicine. The development included the complete design and manufacturing of a platform with FPGA, analog and digital peripherals.• Developed the concept of the device• Set up the production and sales.

St Petersburg City, Russia

One of the largest Cisco Academies in the region. Academy provides trainings for students and IT professionals.• Created the largest training centre. • Managed advertising and promotion strategies.

St Petersburg City, Russia

The company was engaged in the provision of IP telephony services with integration with CPM systems, ERP systems and other software solutions.• Formed the concept of entering the market.• Led major transactions and optimized costs.• Managed marketing and development.

Russia

Company providing e-payments including own software and hardware in several countries.• Led several M&As.• Determined the company's technical development strategy.• Implemented a document management and accounting system. • Increased the efficiency of departments through new collaboration solution.• Managed the effectiveness of the support service.

St Petersburg City, Russia

One of the biggest system integrator companies in Russia. Company provides solution for complex IT infrastructures in partnership with Cisco, Alcatel, 3COM, DELL, Acer and other vendors.• Installed various hardware, software and telecommunications networks.• Implemented corporate CRM system.• Conducted workshops and presentations for vip-customers.

St Petersburg City, Russia

Development of new devices, software and intellectual property management.• Received 2 US patents. • Held negotiations on their introduction and production at factories in Taiwan.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Mba

Activities and Societies: Business case studies.Graduated with Honors

Master Degree, Computer Systems And Networking, With Honor

Activities and Societies: Federal contests in mathematics and information technologiesGraduated with Honors

Mathematics And Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Federal contests in mathematics and information technologies