Dotphoton provides raw image data compression and optimisation solutions to enable efficient and reliable large image data handling in critical applications optimised for AI. Dotphoton's compression enables image size reduction by 5:1-10:1 while preserving image quality and improving data reliability. A size reduction of 85% while maintaining image quality helps scale data-centric AI projects by increasing data throughput, improving cloud access, and reducing project costs and CO2 emissions by… Show more Dotphoton provides raw image data compression and optimisation solutions to enable efficient and reliable large image data handling in critical applications optimised for AI. Dotphoton's compression enables image size reduction by 5:1-10:1 while preserving image quality and improving data reliability. A size reduction of 85% while maintaining image quality helps scale data-centric AI projects by increasing data throughput, improving cloud access, and reducing project costs and CO2 emissions by 6x. Show less

Canva is an online design platform and mobile app that allows everyone with zero design skills to create professional quality designs.

LETO was a digital product design and development agency. We helped corporate clients insource innovation, develop agile products, and increase customer engagement. I helped grow the company from startup clients to enterprise clients such as Unilever, Barclays, Camelot (National Lottery), British Museum. • Generated leads• Discussed client needs and requirements, suggesting solutions and closing deals• All things marketing including digital marketing and events• All things… Show more LETO was a digital product design and development agency. We helped corporate clients insource innovation, develop agile products, and increase customer engagement. I helped grow the company from startup clients to enterprise clients such as Unilever, Barclays, Camelot (National Lottery), British Museum. • Generated leads• Discussed client needs and requirements, suggesting solutions and closing deals• All things marketing including digital marketing and events• All things HR including job specs, interviewing, talent retention• Helped run Design Sprint workshops and User Testing sessionsOne of the key services at LETO was Creative Sprint - intensive 5-day process based on Google Venture's Design Sprint. We helped clients understand their customers' problems, come up with solution concept, build a prototype and test it with real users. All in 5 days. Such process helped various companies including Admiral whose new product line resulted in an ROI of 1200% within 7 months. Show less

Startup Rally was a gumball inspired series of pitching, learning and networking events across Europe ran for two consecutive years in 2013 and 2014. The aim was to bring together startups, investors and industry experts from all over Europe. Our events were held in Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Munich, Zurich, Paris, London. Startup Rally network consists of 200+ European startups and 100+ VCs, angel investors, accelerators and incubators.Our partners included… Show more Startup Rally was a gumball inspired series of pitching, learning and networking events across Europe ran for two consecutive years in 2013 and 2014. The aim was to bring together startups, investors and industry experts from all over Europe. Our events were held in Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Munich, Zurich, Paris, London. Startup Rally network consists of 200+ European startups and 100+ VCs, angel investors, accelerators and incubators.Our partners included Rockstart, NUMA, betahaus, Sektor 5, Wayra. Events were sponsored by Taylor Wessing, Upwork, and supported by Deloitte, Microsoft BizSpark and AWS. Show less

Helped clients increase their profitability through search optimisation (SERP visibility) within Russian market and its predominant search engine Yandex alongside Google• Ran client's site audit and recommendations in line with white SEO practices• Performed keyword research• Managed relationships with bloggers and the media• Wrote articles and got them published on behalf of bloggers and other media• Worked closely with PPC team writing up ads in order to increase ad… Show more Helped clients increase their profitability through search optimisation (SERP visibility) within Russian market and its predominant search engine Yandex alongside Google• Ran client's site audit and recommendations in line with white SEO practices• Performed keyword research• Managed relationships with bloggers and the media• Wrote articles and got them published on behalf of bloggers and other media• Worked closely with PPC team writing up ads in order to increase ad CTR Show less

Conducted qualitative and quantitative research with the company's stakeholders, from ground-level staff to top-level management, analysing corporate safety culture by applying 'Swiss Cheese', Socio-Technical Systems and other models.• Discussed management's concerns, requirements and expectations• Conducted anonymous interviews with various staff members across all levels and departments• Generated, distributed, and analysed 543 30-item surveys using SPSS• Delivered a… Show more Conducted qualitative and quantitative research with the company's stakeholders, from ground-level staff to top-level management, analysing corporate safety culture by applying 'Swiss Cheese', Socio-Technical Systems and other models.• Discussed management's concerns, requirements and expectations• Conducted anonymous interviews with various staff members across all levels and departments• Generated, distributed, and analysed 543 30-item surveys using SPSS• Delivered a 35-page business report and a 60-minute presentation to the Board of Directors highlighting main findings and recommendations Show less

• Looked after 63 Postgraduate Course Reps • Ensured Course Reps communicated with all the LUBS students in the most effective and efficient way via social media and face to face.• Provided help and advice, made introductions to the right people where needed• Represented students at the LUBS Student Staff Forums• Tracked the progress to ensure issues raised were being addressed• Communicated the outcomes back to the students• Worked closely with Student Union and… Show more • Looked after 63 Postgraduate Course Reps • Ensured Course Reps communicated with all the LUBS students in the most effective and efficient way via social media and face to face.• Provided help and advice, made introductions to the right people where needed• Represented students at the LUBS Student Staff Forums• Tracked the progress to ensure issues raised were being addressed• Communicated the outcomes back to the students• Worked closely with Student Union and participated in Better University Forums Show less

Specialised in Russian, Latvian and English translation, proofreading and interpreting• Marketing & advertising materials (booklets, posters, website content), legal documents (UK, Australia, Spain, Latvia, India), healthcare informative booklets, citizenship documentation (Australia), NGO funding applications, professional and popular articles (Latvia, Russia, Finland, Israel).

[ 'Fair Trade & Vintage Fashion Show 2011' covered in the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/leeds/2011/mar/01/fairtrade-fortnight-and-fashion-in-leeds ]Co-founded and managed Fair Trade & Vintage Fashion Show to raise awareness of sustainable fashion• Developed strategy, coordinated marketing, publicity and support teams• Managed budget and risk assessment• Sought and negotiated sponsorships - Co-operative provided a grant of £300 - Oxfam and Fairtrade… Show more [ 'Fair Trade & Vintage Fashion Show 2011' covered in the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/leeds/2011/mar/01/fairtrade-fortnight-and-fashion-in-leeds ]Co-founded and managed Fair Trade & Vintage Fashion Show to raise awareness of sustainable fashion• Developed strategy, coordinated marketing, publicity and support teams• Managed budget and risk assessment• Sought and negotiated sponsorships - Co-operative provided a grant of £300 - Oxfam and Fairtrade organisations such as Shared Earth provided vouchers and clothes• The event reached venue’s maximum capacity of 180 attendees and raised £1000 exceeding the targets Show less

• Acted as point of contact for 2nd and 3rd year students• Acted as a mediator between students and staff, i.e. provided a safe environment for students to open up, raised issues at the student staff committee and reported back the outcomes• Many changes I suggested (i.e course content, feedback, means of support) were implemented, which enhanced students' experience and attracted new students • Represented School at University Open Days and Career Fairs• Set up an Employability… Show more • Acted as point of contact for 2nd and 3rd year students• Acted as a mediator between students and staff, i.e. provided a safe environment for students to open up, raised issues at the student staff committee and reported back the outcomes• Many changes I suggested (i.e course content, feedback, means of support) were implemented, which enhanced students' experience and attracted new students • Represented School at University Open Days and Career Fairs• Set up an Employability Group with other 3 students and academic staff as a part of Student Enterprise Scheme - organised Career Days - analysed students needs and skills - provided career guidance and support• As an alumni invited to represent School's alumni at an Open Day Show less

• Developed and ran socio-political projects• Led discussions between parents and government authorities, establishing a ‘common language’ that would facilitate an understanding between both parties• Coordinated a publication of a handbook 'Guidelines for Parents in Latvian Education'• Some of the projects won grants from several European funds

• Helped conduct Baltic Youth Forum on the Future of Education• Planned content and co-organised events 'Parent's role in Modern Education'