About Me
I turn bold product ideas into reliable, scalable software and lead AI transformation initiatives that make engineering teams ship faster. As a Senior Member of IEEE with 15 years in tech and 6 years as a CTO/Head of Software Engineering, my focus is connecting the dots between hardware at the edge and cloud services that run at a global scale.
My journey to this point was unconventional, which I consider my greatest asset. Born in Russia and raised in Crimea, I spent my early years training to be a veterinarian. It wasn't until I moved to Israel at the age of 21 that I began to pivot. I entered the IT industry at 30—starting later than most—which forced me to be more focused, disciplined, and pragmatic. I didn’t have the luxury of time, so I immersed myself fully, evolving rapidly from basic web development to mobile, and eventually finding my passion in backend architecture and infrastructure.
That drive led me to technical management. I realized that building great software isn't just about code; it's about architecture, culture, and process. Today, I lead cross-functional teams building IoT and AI platforms. I specialize in Architecture & Scale (Microservices, Kubernetes, AWS), Edge AI, and Security. My approach is results-driven: whether it's cutting cloud costs by 35% through containerization or achieving 99.99% uptime for critical access control systems. I am currently driving AI transformation across organizations, integrating tools like Copilot and custom agents to redefine how we build products.
I don’t believe in being a "pure" manager who has forgotten how to code. I stay technical because it keeps me honest and helps me lead better. Outside of technology, I apply the same endurance to my life: you’ll find me hiking, running long distances, training for triathlons, or riding motorcycles.
On this site, I share my professional insights and personal observations. I invite you to explore my journey and my work.
What I Do
Professional Activities
Project Management
I lead software and hardware development projects from concept to delivery in an AI-augmented environment. By rethinking traditional SDLC processes and adopting AI spec-driven development, I help teams move faster with fewer handoffs. Cross-functional collaboration is still key, but now AI agents handle much of the routine work, so the team can focus on solving real problems and making better decisions.Team Building and Management
I build and lead teams that embrace AI as a core part of their workflow. This means reshaping roles, teaching engineers to work effectively with AI coding agents, and creating a culture where people focus on critical thinking, architecture, and quality review. I actively restructure R&D processes around AI-first principles, helping teams transition from traditional development to a new way of working where humans and AI agents deliver together.Hobbies
Sports
Ultramarathons and marathons offer a chance to reconnect with nature and push personal limits. Triathlons test both body and mind, demanding focus and unwavering determination.Adventure
Motorcycling, hiking, mountaineering, and canyoning keep life exciting and just a bit daring. Every journey is an opportunity to explore new horizons and embrace the unexpected.Photography
I capture moments to preserve memories—primarily for myself, yet sometimes for a wider audience. It’s a way to see the world from fresh angles and celebrate everyday beauty.Recent Blog
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