What types of engagements do you take on?
I engage globally across a wide range of formats — remote, hybrid, or on-site across New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Berlin, and Kyiv. Engagements include full-time executive roles (CEO, COO, Chief AI Officer, CPO), part-time advisory retainers, project-based delivery, founder partnerships, board membership, and participation as a judge or evaluator for technology awards and innovation programs. The format is shaped by what creates the most value for your organization. If you are not sure which model fits your situation, let's start with a 60-minute strategy call.
What stage or size of company do you work with?
I work across the full company lifecycle — from early-stage startups building their first operating infrastructure to large enterprises running multi-country transformation programs with thousands of employees. I have experience in both: I founded and scaled MilaTech serving $10M–$200M ARR clients, served as COO within a company that scaled to $100M+ ARR in Year 1, and led an enterprise security program at an organization with 5,000+ employees. The common thread is inflection — companies at a moment where operational discipline, AI adoption, or strategic clarity becomes the deciding factor.
How is working with you different from a traditional consultant?
Three things stand out. First, breadth: I bring an unusual combination of technical architecture fluency and executive business leadership — I understand engineering trade-offs, product implications, financial impact, and organizational dynamics simultaneously. Traditional consultants are typically strong in one domain; I operate across all of them. Second, accountability: I co-own the outcome, whether as an embedded executive, operating partner, or advisory lead — I do not deliver analysis and walk away. Third, results orientation: every engagement is structured around measurable outcomes — cost reduction, revenue growth, delivery acceleration — not hours delivered.
Can you help with AI strategy and implementation?
Yes — AI strategy and implementation is a core specialization. I build AI adoption roadmaps, prioritize use cases by ROI, design AI operating models, and advise boards on responsible AI governance. On the implementation side, with appropriate permissions and a signed confidentiality agreement, I lead or oversee production deployment of agentic workflows and automation platforms including n8n, Claude, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot. I guarantee full non-disclosure of all client information. I have previously deployed AI automation that recovered 15+ hours of executive capacity per week and established enterprise AI governance standards six months ahead of regulatory requirements.
Do you work with payments and fintech companies?
Yes — with deep, hands-on experience across the full payments stack. I have led fintech software development, directing engineering and product teams building SaaS platforms for banks and fintech companies. I architected API integrations with Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Venmo for 600+ merchant accounts, and have comprehensive understanding of card network operations, digital wallet deployment, ACH/SEPA rails, eCommerce checkout, PCI DSS compliance, and chargeback management. I advise on both the product and technical dimensions as well as the operational and regulatory aspects of payments businesses at scale.
What does a first engagement typically look like?
Most engagements begin with an Executive Operating Assessment — a focused diagnostic of your operating model, delivery health, AI readiness, or a specific challenge area. This produces a clear picture of what is working, what is blocking growth, and where the highest-leverage interventions are. From there, we agree on scope: advisory retainer, interim executive leadership, project-based delivery, or a longer operating partnership. There is no commitment beyond the initial session until we both confirm the fit is right. Reach out via the contact form or directly on LinkedIn to start the conversation.
Are you open to board membership, advisory, or judging roles?
Yes — actively. I currently serve as Advisory Board Member at National University (San Diego, CA), advising on AI and cloud program management integration with enterprise practice. I am open to additional board advisory positions, independent director roles, strategic advisory at investor-backed companies, and participation as a judge or evaluator for technology awards, innovation programs, and academic institutions. I bring operational depth, AI fluency, fintech expertise, and cross-industry executive experience that is particularly valuable at the governance level.
Are you available for full-time C-suite roles in the U.S.?
Yes — I am actively open to CEO, COO, Chief AI Officer, CPO, and senior VP-level roles at U.S.-based global technology companies. I work remotely and am willing to relocate across the U.S. and EU. I am open to visa sponsorship arrangements where applicable. I am equally interested in full-time employment and in founding or co-founding roles at early-stage companies where I can contribute as both operator and equity partner. If you are a recruiter or hiring organization, feel free to connect on LinkedIn or reach out via the contact form — I respond to all relevant inquiries promptly.
