Aleksandr Kostin Email and Phone Number
Welcome to my professional realm where innovation takes center stage! As a skilled Innovation Consultant, Project Manager, and Strategist, I bring over a decade of experience in digital projects and IT department management, coupled with more than three years of specialized open innovation expertise.Driven by an unquenchable pass for emerging technologies and innovation, I'm good at running business growth and profitability through the strategic application of incremental, radical, and disruptive innovation principles. My forte lies in crafting architectural strategic visions, fostering open innovation cultures, unifying technology communities and teams, and harnessing cutting-edge solutions from startups and emerging technologies to solve intricate business challenges.I've many accomplishments to my credit, including organizing high-performing teams, monitoring the effectiveness of pilot projects, and developing strategies to build technology and innovation ecosystems in organizations. A certified innovation trainer, I've imparted my insights to over 3,000 individuals, presenting at prominent industry events to catalyze innovation and digital transformation.Recognized with such awards as the DTEK Gold Medal, SAP ERP "Best Implementer" and "Best Trainer of the Year 2015", I strive for innovation, which is reflected in productive projects. My career journey traverses problem-solving in the IT and energy sector, including trailblazing initiatives like Ukraine's inaugural Energy Accelerator and crafting transformative energy transition roadmaps.Beyond my professional pursuits, I embrace a sports-driven lifestyle, adventurous escapades like bungee jumping, and cherishing quality moments with my family.Let's chart a course to innovative excellence and drive our success forward through sharing expertise, foresight, and transformation.
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Project ManagerUnmanned Aerial Services Inc Jul 2023 - PresentGreater Sudbury, Ontario, CanadaUnmanned Aerial Services (UAS) is a catalyst for change and a center of global leadership in remote inspection of difficult-to-access sites. Our commitment to professionalism, innovation, and exceptional service has positioned us as a pioneer in the industry. Should you desire to safeguard lives, prevent accidents, and engineer a paradigm shift in the mining industry, our remote inspection services await your beckoning.My role at UAS is to strategically plan the company's vision and coordinate to ensure the flawless execution of company projects within allocated budgets and timelines. Taking into account new management trends, organizing effective communications, resource allocation, risk management, and adhering to quality standards. 🚀 Our Offerings 🚀✨ Underground LiDAR Scanning: Specializing in scans for mines, capturing detailed data✨ Surface Scanning and Photogrammetric Mapping: High-quality captures with LiDAR & photogrammetry✨ Vertical and Inclined Space Scanning: Solutions for tight spaces, where LiDAR UAVs can't✨ Long Hole Stope Scanning: UAV LiDAR for stope monitoring & planning✨ Recurring Stope Drawpoint Scanning: Regular stope scans using UAS Mining✨ Comprehensive Underground Mapping: Expertise in underground features, full mapping✨ Change Detection with LiDAR Data: Using LiDAR for visualizing surface shifts✨ Equipment & Training: Early adopters, training on advanced systems🔗 Contact Me 🔗📧 aleksandr@uasinc.ca🌍 www.uasinc.ca | www.uasmining.com -
Open Innovation And Technology ConsultantSelf-Employed Jul 2022 - PresentGreater Sudbury, Ontario, CanadaReady to lead your company into the future with strategic foresight and cutting-edge insights? I'm your experienced Innovation Consultant, Project Manager, and Strategist, with over a decade in digital projects, IT management, and open innovation spanning three years.💡 Expertise for Your Success 💡Passionate about tech and innovation, I specialize in guiding businesses with growth-focused strategies. Skilled in vision-building, open innovation, and team leadership, I'll help you tackle challenges and seize opportunities.🚀 My Offerings 🚀✨ Strategic Visionary: Crafting architectural strategy and analytical reports based on foresight✨ Innovation Cultivator: Building collaborative environments that spark creativity and drive results through open innovation✨ Tech Community Champion: Organizing and energizing technology teams, fostering a culture of shared knowledge✨ Startup Integration: Tapping into startup and emerging tech solutions to solve your unique business challenges✨ Team Dynamo: Creating high-performance teams, overseeing pilot projects, and fostering technology-driven growth🚀 My experience in innovation pilot projects can help startups 🚀✨Analyze the idea and solution for applicability in the client/corporate environment✨Get recommendations on how to adapt solutions to create value in B2B and B2C✨Organize proper team coordination from initial requests for proposals and contract negotiations to final delivery of products/services📢 Let's Shape Your Future 📢Harness the power of foresight, analytical prowess, and innovation to propel your business forward. Reach out and let's explore how we can work together for your success.🔗 Contact Me 🔗📧 kostinap1919@gmail.com
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Innovation Manager Of The Innovation DirectorateDtek Jan 2019 - Jun 2022Kiev Region, Ukraine● Accelerated the implementation of open innovation and digital transformation based on Incremental, Radical, and Disruptive innovation. Reviewed 2 485 innovative solutions over 3 years, launched 47 innovation pilot projects● Integrated innovation management software Creatio, improved the quality of innovation portfolio management by 40%● Enhanced the Innovation Metrics and KPI. Increased Minimum Viable Product (MVP) implementation efficiency by 30%● Developed a technology map based on strategic foresight of technology trends for the next 5 years. Approved 6 new business models for further implementation as part of the energy transition ● Led 8-12 cross-functional teams of up to 15 people each year to implement pilot projects, including financial analysis, market research, technical feasibility, and project management● Conducted challenges collection activities in 20 business areas of the company. Collected up to 84 problems per year● Coordinated startup teams from initial requests for proposals, and contract negotiations to final delivery of products/services. Reviewed over 600 startup solutions, completed 10 projects● Supervised the participation of DTEK's team in SDG Innovators. 1-st place among Ukrainian companies in strategic projects in the energy sector● Created a technology community and Facebook group within the company (781 members). Trained 731 employees in 3D printing, AI/ML, Blockchain, Energy storage, Hydrogen, IoT/SmartHome, drones/robotics, XR (AR/MR/VR) ● Popularized diffusion of innovations and Digital transformation in Ukraine -
Deputy Head Of Technical Support DepartmentDtek Service Llc (Dtek Group) Jul 2013 - Dec 2018Kiev Region, Ukraine● Conducted Start-up scouting as part of the Energy Accelerator 2018 project. As a result, 182 Ukrainian startups were selected and 3 innovative projects were realized● Promoted incremental innovations (employees submitted 110 ideas and introduced 20 ideas)● Educated 1 700 company employees in the Innovativeness program● Managed the technical support department (317 employees, 600 sites, 25 000 pieces of computer equipment, 11 000 pieces of printing equipment)● Reorganized the department by adding remote technical support and user environment management direction (improved the quality of work by 15%, control level up to 35%)● Engineered VDI, BYOD business cases for IT 2030 strategy● Invented and executed projects to optimize company costs using Project management, LEAN, Agile, SCRAM, and Kanban methodologies: o Optimized Microsoft Project and Visio licenses based on Microsoft SCCM o Deployed YSoft SafeQ copy-printing system for accounting and quality control of services o Enhanced IT security: eliminated obsolete PCs and office equipment o Headed the project team on SAP implementation in IT (received a certificate of the best SAP implementer) o Integration of DTEK Oil&Gas with the construction of a complete IT infrastructure in 6 months ● Conducted successful negotiations with Liga LLC, CLG LLC to reduce software costs ● Planned and oversaw investment and operating budgets of more than €1M● Scaled up client-oriented approaches in the IT services segment based on ITIL, ITSM (SLA compliance in 5 years: 97-99%)● Standardized technical and process documentation in the IT area (increased efficiency of employees' work by 25%)
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Head Of The Technical Support Division Of Generation EnterprisesDtek Service Llc (Dtek Group) Jun 2010 - Jul 2013Donetsk, Donetsk, Ukraine● Managed the technical support department of generating companies (32 employees, 8 000 pieces of computer equipment, 3 000 pieces of printing equipment) ● Led the project to migrate from file servers to Workspaces using BranchCache technology (created a single document storage center), BranchCache allowed remote sites to open and edit documents 40% faster, reduced the load on communication channels by 70%● Implemented the Microsoft SCCM system, reduced the burden on employees to install and update the software by 60%● Completed centralization of software complexes Smeta, Smeta-PIR, Budstandard (1000 users), reduced the number of contracts, labor costs for support, and number of servers to 2, due to redistribution and reduction of licenses● Integrated Zakhidenergo LLC and Dniproenergo LLC into DTEK. Launched the migration and transition to the IP plan ahead of project deadlines● Managed the process of technical support of PC users, troubleshooting of OS systems and timely replacement of obsolete IT equipment● Planned and oversaw investment and operating budgets of more than €200K
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Leading Specialist Of The General Corporate Support DepartmentDtek Service Llc (Dtek Group) Jul 2009 - May 2010Donetsk, Donetsk, Ukraine● Technical support for PC users, troubleshooting OS systems● Planning and monitoring the timely replacement of obsolete IT equipment
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System Administration SpecialistVostokenergo Llc (Dtek Group) Feb 2008 - Jul 2009Donetsk, Donetsk, Ukraine● Setting up Windows server, and computer network configuration● Technical support for PC users, troubleshooting OS systems● Planning and monitoring the timely replacement of obsolete IT equipment
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It Systems AdministratorTehrempostavka Llc (Dtek Group) Mar 2006 - Jan 2008Donetsk, Donetsk, Ukraine● Setting up Windows server, and computer network configuration● Technical support for PC users, troubleshooting OS systems
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Purchasing TechnicianNep Mpe Apr 2004 - Mar 2006Donetsk, Donetsk, Ukraine● IT component warehouse management, planning, and ordering of IT components● Computer assembly and repair● OS setup and troubleshooting
Aleksandr Kostin Education Details
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Singularityu UkraineGlobal Impact Challenge Ukraine 2019 Mentorship Program -
Private Higher Educational Institution: Kharkiv Institute Of Economics Of Market Relations And ManagementEconomics Of Enterprise
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Donetsk National Technical UniversityInformation Management Systems And Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions about Aleksandr Kostin
What company does Aleksandr Kostin work for?
Aleksandr Kostin works for Unmanned Aerial Services Inc
What is Aleksandr Kostin's role at the current company?
Aleksandr Kostin's current role is Innovation Strategist & Catalyst | Project Manager | Driving Business Growth through Tech & Transformation | Unleashing Innovation Excellence for Future Success | MBA.
What schools did Aleksandr Kostin attend?
Aleksandr Kostin attended Singularityu Ukraine, Kyiv Mohyla Business School, Private Higher Educational Institution: Kharkiv Institute Of Economics Of Market Relations And Management, Donetsk National Technical University.
Who are Aleksandr Kostin's colleagues?
Aleksandr Kostin's colleagues are Shane Undefined, Conner Windmueller, Steve Patterson, Laurie Mcbean, Dawson Baptiste, Vance Green, Maddie Fortier.
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