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Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

As VP of R&D in MyMediabox, part of the Pyxis Licensing Group, is to drive the success of Product Approvals and Security Tags Management products.As VP of R&D, my responsibilities include- Translating business goals & product requirements into actionable development plans.- Ensuring that development projects are delivered on time and within budget.- Strategic planning, direction, and control of product development activities; as well as technical input into the overall business strategy.- Scanning the competitive landscape for differentiators and gaps.- Managing both onsite & offshore development teams.- Planning, communicating, and coaching for the professional growth and leadership development opportunities of the R&D team.- Ownership of all financial aspects of the MyMediabox R&D team, such as forecasting, reconciliation, analysis, and actionable insights.- Proactively nurturing and building channels of communication across business units to ensure collaboration and achievement of organizational goals.- Providing technical direction and guidance for all product development needs throughout the organization.- Continually evaluating the organizational structure, methodologies, and technologies to enhance productivity and implementing appropriate changes.- Communicating industry trends and emerging new technologies that can provide the organization with an advantage.- Managing strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers.- Conceive, develop, and drive the technology facets of the product roadmaps to position the MyMediabox team for long term success and minimize attrition risks from competitors.- Be an effective liaison between the customer base and the internal MyMediabox departments.

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

As VP of R&D, my responsibilities include- Translating business goals & product requirements into actionable development plans.- Ensuring that development projects are delivered on time and within budget.- Strategic planning, direction, and control of product development activities; as well as technical input into the overall business strategy.- Scanning the competitive landscape for differentiators and gaps.- Managing both onsite & offshore development teams.- Planning, communicating, and coaching for the professional growth and leadership development opportunities of the R&D team.- Ownership of all financial aspects of the Brainbase R&D team, such as forecasting, reconciliation, analysis, and actionable insights.- Proactively nurturing and building channels of communication across business units to ensure collaboration and achievement of organizational goals.- Providing technical direction and guidance for all product development needs throughout the organization.- Continually evaluating the organizational structure, methodologies, and technologies to enhance productivity and implementing appropriate changes.- Communicating industry trends and emerging new technologies that can provide the organization with an advantage.- Managing strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers.- Conceive, develop, and drive the technology facets of the product roadmaps to position the Brainbase team for long term success and minimize attrition risks from competitors.- Be an effective liaison between the customer base and the internal Brainbase departments.

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

- Lead a team of engineers to solve hard problems in the intersection of machine learning, analytics, data visualization, and infrastructure- Foster a culture that values collaboration, learning, and inclusion- Mentor and guide engineers and managers to grow our internal talent, and help them achieve their professional goals- Design and iterate on our performance review process to ensure the team is receiving clear, continuous feedback- Collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders to create short term and long term roadmaps- Work with leadership to plan team headcount to support business needs- Partner with recruiting to define roles, improve our interview process, and prioritize diversity at the top of the funnel

Tallinn

As a lecturer of a startup course, I teach students the basics of entrepreneurship, innovation, and business development. I use a combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, and mentoring sessions to help students learn how to create and validate their own startup ideas. My main duties include:- Designing and delivering engaging and interactive course content- Providing feedback and guidance to students on their projects and assignments- Evaluating students’ progress and performance- Collaborating with other lecturers and experts from the startup ecosystem- Staying updated on the latest trends and best practices in the startup field

Estonia

Vamp Digital is a new digital agency specialising in mobile marketing i.e. mobile websites, QR campaigns, NFC campaigns and apps.As a full stack developer, I work on both the front-end and back-end of websites and applications for various clients. I use a range of technologies and languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL, to create user-friendly and functional web solutions. My main duties include:- Communicating with clients to understand their needs and specifications- Designing and developing web pages and features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other frameworks- Writing and testing back-end code using PHP, MySQL, and other tools- Integrating APIs and third-party services into web applications- Troubleshooting and debugging issues with web performance and functionality- Deploying and maintaining web applications on servers- Updating and improving existing web projects based on client feedback and industry trends

Tallinn

Founder and main developer of the first Estonian sports crowdfunding portal stardipaik.ee

Tallinn, Estonia

AlphaAR simplifies and automates the creation of 3D models for e-commerce sites.As a startup CTO, I:- Lead the technological development and innovation of the company- Set the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for the product- Hired and managed a team of developers and engineers- Ensured the quality and security of the code and systems- Communicate with stakeholders and customersI have a strong background in software engineering, project management, and business acumen. I can also adapt to changing market needs, work under pressure, and collaborate with other leaders in the organization.

Tallinn, Estonia

Valdo is your personal nightlife guide helping you discover the hottest events around. Valdo does not judge your taste in entertainment, Valdo is your friend.As a co-founder and CTO of Valdo, I am responsible for leading the technical development and innovation of the product. I use my expertise in web and mobile technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and APIs, to create a user-friendly and functional app that helps users discover and access the best nightlife events and venues in their city. My main duties include:- Establishing the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for the product- Recruiting and managing a team of developers and engineers- Writing and testing front-end and back-end code for the app- Incorporating third-party services and features into the app- Solving and fixing issues with app performance and functionality- Launching and maintaining the app on servers- Communicating with co-founders, investors, and customers- Keeping up with the latest trends and best practices in the nightlife and mobile app industry

Tallinn

Postiljon is an e-marketing communications agency, offering solutions to fulfill the needs of e-communication and stratgey development.

Estonia

Development of pension funds, organizing sales processes, sales budgets, marketing.

Tallinn

In charge of partnership activities of Junior Chamber International Estonia, member of a leading international network of young active citizens and entrepeneurs.

Tallinn

In charge of partnership activities of Junior Chamber International Tallinn chapter, member of a leading international network of young active citizens and entrepeneurs.

Estonia

In charge of the sales and reservations department of Baltic Hotel Group consisting of 3 premium class hotels.

Tallinn, Estonia

Ba, Business Administration

Ba, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Member of the Student Union 2004