Product Manager

Business Owner

Accomplished executive leader driving innovation and commercialization across high-growth technology sectors. Proven expertise in blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi) and GTM strategy. Adept at building and scaling products from ideation to market success, with a strong focus on monetization and ecosystem development. Successfully launched Tokenomika, Econcrete and Nyxale startups. Extensive track record of leading cross-functional teams, securing funding, and delivering transformative products in emerging tech domains like DeFi, DLT, AI/ML. Passionate about leveraging decentralized technologies to disrupt traditional industries and accelerate market innovations.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $130,000

Hourly rate: $100

Nationality: 🌏 Remote

Residency: 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates


Experience

CoFounder & Business owner (DLT & DeFi)
Tokenomika (Web3 Startup)
2023 - 2025
Spearheaded product vision and commercialization for blockchain-based solutions, focusing on DLT tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) with applications in Fintech (2 of top 10 CIS Banks become clients) and other sectors. Developed and executed GTM strategies for innovative blockchain ecosystems like Tokenomika, Worldchain.cy, leading to successful product launches and strategic partnerships, generating $4M in revenue. Led RWA tokenization startup Tokenomika, integrating SaaS monetization models and development GTM for international markets. Secured funding from 10+ global investors, delivering compelling pitches that bridged technical concepts with business viability. Oversaw successful product delivery, including a DeFi payment system and diamond traceability solutions for the African market, demonstrating leadership in bringing decentralized technologies to market.
Products Business owner (Fintech & Telecom)
Tele2
2020 - 2023
Directed B2B products for enterprise solutions BSS Payment GW and Low Code platform that accelerated product time-to-market and enhanced digital transformation initiatives in Fintech, banking, and telecom sectors. Successfully launched multiple solutions from MVP to commercial success, including the award-winning Business Rule Engine (Most Innovative Bank MVNO 2021). Managed cross-functional teams to launch award-winning solutions like the Business Rule Engine, optimizing enterprise-level systems and driving adoption of transformative technologies. Developed and executed GTM strategies, leveraging emerging technologies to build new market opportunities and deliver value in complex, regulated industries.
Director, Innovative Products & Projects
Iskratel
2018 - 2020
Led innovation and commercialization of products worth over $12M, focusing on Smart Transport, Smart Cities, and energy solutions. Secured joint agreements with 15+ universities and academic institutes to advance digital economy initiatives and IoT technologies. Championed AI-driven energy optimization tools, achieving a 15% reduction in factory energy consumption and opening a $10M market for energy management solutions.
Founder & Product Owner
Nyxale (Big Data & AI Startup)
2016 - 2018
Launched an AI/ML-based antifraud platform, generating $8M in revenue and pivoting the business model to product-focused, high-margin solutions. Achieved $30M in savings for major clients (e.g., VEON) by implementing AI-driven fraud prevention systems. Scaled the business across EMEA, establishing a strong presence in the Big Data and AI space and demonstrating expertise in business growth and market expansion.
Business Development Manager (Payment GW, IoT & M2M)
NVision Group
2010 - 2016
Led business development for M2M and IoT solutions, managing relationships with 10+ key vendors and driving the adoption of innovative connectivity solutions across industries. Designed and implemented technical solutions that bridged the gap between complex technologies and customer needs, contributing to substantial business growth.
Solution manager SW applications
Hewlett-Packard
2007 - 2009
Drove partner competency development and presented solution portfolio at numerous international exhibitions, showcasing strong presentation and communication skills. Achieved a significant market share (27%) in the EMEA telecom market for BSS, IMS, VoIP, and VAS solutions, demonstrating success in market access and growth.

Skills

business-development
co-founder
gtm
head-of-sales
product-manager
english