Vitali Nikilenka
CTO or Project Manager
Belgrade
Summary
Experienced CTO and technology leader with a strong background in IT infrastructure, software development, and digital transformation. Over 30 years in the IT industry, successfully driving large-scale international projects in finance, mobile banking, and AI-driven solutions. Expertise in IT management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI, complemented by a deep understanding of business strategy and digital innovation. Excels in team leadership, project management, and talent development, ensuring high-performance teams and long-term organizational growth. Strong expertise in communication psychology fosters collaboration across global teams and aligns technology with business objectives. Passionate about leveraging AI and automation to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)/Executive Director of Partnership
SoftClub LLC/GNA
04.2018 - Current
- Led IT strategy, digital banking, and AI-driven transformation
- Managed IT Service Delivery platforms and cloud-based solutions
- Supervised global teams across multiple locations
- Ensured security, compliance, and infrastructure stability
- Handled the project of Digital Bank conversion to ISO 20022
- Launched successful new products with extensive research on market trends combined with collaborative input from various departments.
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
- Optimized IT infrastructure by streamlining processes and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
COO
Promwad LLC
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed product development in industrial design, embedded systems
- Optimized IT infrastructure and cybersecurity policies
- Drive rigorous and regular product releases across multiple, complex software products
- Establish world-class standards and technical operations to deliver consistent, high-quality products across dispersed, global teams
- Transform acquired engineering teams into an effective and efficient global model to increase quality and reduce cost over pre-acquisition benchmarks
CEO
R-Style Lab JV
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Built a software development company from scratch, $1.8M revenue in 1.5 years from scratch
- Led IT service automation, Agile adoption, and DevOps transformation
- Build relationships with government organization (Hi-Tech park)
- We established a sales office in San Francisco, CA and a little R&D center in Minsk, Belarus
Deputy Director of Software Development
International Business Alliance
01.1997 - 01.2012
- Optimized team productivity by providing ongoing training and support for staff members.
- Find new business contacts
- Hold negotiations with key customers and sign contracts
- Ensured regulatory compliance across all departments through diligent monitoring of policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure smooth functioning of organizational activities.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
Education
Cross Culture Management -
GIZ Kolone
Marketing & Management - undefined
Royal British Chartered Institute of Marketing
Training on statistical analysis - undefined
Hiroshima University
Risk and Financial Management - undefined
IBM
Siattle, USARadio Physics and Electronics - undefined
Belarusian state university
Skills
Team building
Accomplishments
- Improvement of the brand of the employer and won the first place in the competition 'HR-Brand Award 2018' (Stolitsa).
- Creation of a new SW development company 'from scratch' and achieve revenue more than $1.8 million for a year and a half.
- A successful project 'Mobile Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan'.
- A successful project 'Internet tax declaration system, Belarus'.
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)/Executive Director of Partnership
SoftClub LLC/GNA
04.2018 - Current
COO
Promwad LLC
01.2016 - 02.2018
CEO
R-Style Lab JV
01.2012 - 01.2015
Deputy Director of Software Development
International Business Alliance
01.1997 - 01.2012
Marketing & Management - undefined
Royal British Chartered Institute of Marketing
Training on statistical analysis - undefined
Hiroshima University
Risk and Financial Management - undefined
IBM
Radio Physics and Electronics - undefined
Belarusian state university
Cross Culture Management -
GIZ Kolone
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