Vladimir Kolesnikov
R&D Executive. Hands-on Builder. AI Strategist.
I lead global R&D organizations, stay hands-on with the code, and build AI-powered ventures. Deep expertise in LLMs, agentic workflows, RAG systems, and AI automation—backed by practical delivery and academic foundation in AI & Big Data.
Capabilities That Drive Results
I bring a unique combination of deep technical expertise and executive leadership to help organizations build world-class R&D functions.
Strategic R&D Leadership
Lead and scale global R&D organizations. Align engineering with business outcomes in regulated, fast-moving environments.
- → Scaled teams from 6 to 18 engineers
- → Cross-functional alignment & delivery
- → FDA 510(k) & ISO compliance
Hands-on Technical Execution
Still go deep when needed. Architecture decisions, prototyping, code reviews—leading from the front, not just the boardroom.
- → System architecture & design
- → Rapid prototyping & validation
- → Technical decision-making
AI Transformation & Strategy
Deep expertise in the modern AI stack. Help organizations adopt LLMs, build agents, and automate intelligently.
- → LLMs, RAG & prompt engineering
- → Agentic workflows & multi-agent systems
- → AI automation (n8n, LangChain, Cursor)
Entrepreneurial Product Building
Zero-to-one product development. Full-stack AI SaaS execution from idea to shipped product.
- → Built 3 AI-powered products
- → End-to-end product ownership
- → Startup speed, enterprise quality
A Decade of Building & Shipping
Head of R&D
Led global R&D strategy for optical diagnostics & AI solutions with FDA 510(k) compliance
Co-Founder & R&D Leader
Built Israeli Innovation Centre → Scaled to 18-person AI Lab → Founded DSP/AI consultancy
Director / Deputy VP R&D
Delivered optical sensor diagnostic solutions with global OEM partners
Elfi-Tech 
Zepp Health 
PAI Health 
Morag Building Products That Matter
From enterprise health tech to personal AI ventures—a track record of shipping impactful solutions.
Enterprise & Client Projects
Samsung Simband
// FW & Algorithms Engineer
Developed firmware and algorithms for the Elfi optical module integrated into Samsung's experimental health wearable platform.
Mio Watches
// Algorithm Lead
Led development of algorithms for wellness and health parameter monitoring in Mio's heart rate wearables.
Xiaomi Smart Band
// AI & Algorithms Lead
Developed algorithmic and AI solutions for health and wellness parameters monitoring across Xiaomi's wearable ecosystem.
IAI Pilot Monitoring
// Solution Architect
Designed innovative health monitoring solution for pilots, ensuring safety through real-time biometric tracking.
TOTO Smart Toilets
// Technical Lead
Full ownership of health monitoring solution for smart toilets—SW, HW, FW, infrastructure, and algorithms.
Personal Ventures
Joinlify
// Founder / AI Engineer
AI stylist Telegram bot that shows you how clothes look on YOU. Send any product link or photo to try it on instantly.
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Earlify
// Founder / Full-stack
AI-powered SaaS platform automating job-market intelligence and outreach generation using LLMs and agentic workflows.
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myBranda
// Founder / Full-stack / AI
AI SaaS tool for personal brand management and content automation.
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Whether you're scaling an R&D team, launching an AI initiative, or need executive technology leadership—I'd love to hear about your challenges.