Summary
I am a technical director, a generalist, and an innovation leader with over 10 years of multidisciplinary experience.
Specializing on emerging digital technologies, I have launched more than 15 projects that showed technological solutions to real-world problems in fields like healthcare, accessibility, and social issues.
Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional teams from concept to launch, building strong client relationships and ensuring timely delivery. My leadership has contributed to works that have received over 50 international awards, including Cannes Lions and iF Design Awards. Notable projects include leading the development of Dot Go, an award-winning iOS app for the visually impaired, and spearheading The Truth Wins campaign to navigate around censorship, and AI Eric, an AI relationship coach.
To hone my hard-skills, I build things hands-on myself; as a full-stack conceptualist, designer, developer, copy-writer, and assets creator. Lately I have launched a personal project - Sumr — a Safari extension that summarizes web pages directly in your browser. Besides that, I have shared a couple of scripts on GitHub.
With an M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, I have contributed to neuroscience research and biosignal analysis by developing a spike sorting algorithm. I also led a development team focused on improving palliative care through technology-driven solutions.
Passionate about the human-machine synergy, I am continuously exploring new ways to leverage technology for meaningful impact. I regularly share my takes on the latest tech trends and innovations on 𝕏/twitter.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic IT and Product Vision
- AI Integration and Leadership
- Innovation & Digital Transformation
- Leading & Execution Research & Development
- International Business & Relations
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Idea-to-launch Product Management & Development
- Client Engagement and Relationship Management
- Technical and Scientific Writing
- Public Speaking and Workshop Facilitation
Languages
- English: Fluent
- German: Fluent
- Russian: Native
- Japanese: Beginner
Interests & Hobbies
- Personal/Professional Automation (e.g. see Sumr or vimai)
- Microblogging 𝕏
- Video Games (mostly competitive & soulslike)
- Martial Arts (Aikido, Kendo, Iaido, Mixed Martial Arts)
Professional
#1 Technical Director of 2023
- Ranked #1 in the Global Top 25 Technical Directors in the Creativepool Annual 2023 rankings, based on the number of awards won and the quality of the projects.
- Creative Technologist at Hyperinteractive Innovation Studio | Oct 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 yrs 5 mos)
- Information Technology Project Lead at the University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen | Sep 2019 - May 2021 (1 yr 9 mos)
- Project Engineer at the University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen | Dec 2018 - Aug 2019 (9 mos)
- Research Associate and Tutor at the University of Applied Sciences | Dec 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 yrs)
- Managing Director at Veronica Medical Equipment Ltd. | Jun 2014 - May 2019 (5 yrs)
- International Sales Manager | West-Trading (Medical Equipment) | Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 yr 6 mos)
- Sales Manager | Tropicana Touristic Agency | Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 yr 6 mos)
- Assistant Coach | Öskemen Aikido & Kendo Martial Arts Dojo | 2011 (1 yr)
Education
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen | thm.de | 2017 - 2019
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen | thm.de | 2013 - 2017
- B.A. International Relations, Sarsen Amanzholov East-Kazakhstan State University | vku.kz | 2007 - 2012
Publications
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Series of articles for Hyperinteractive Innovation Studio’s blog, 2024.
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Does Healthcare Research in Germany Need a Register of Places of Death?