Maxim Smirnov

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AI-native product builder who directs AI coding agents from market gaps to live deployment, while owning key product decisions (what to build, for whom, monetization, and discovery).

About

AI-native product builder who directs AI coding agents from market gaps to live deployment, while owning key product decisions (what to build, for whom, monetization, and discovery). Founded and scaled real products with active users; open to PM, Growth, Content, AI-Native Ops, and Project Coordination roles.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • UkrainianFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Romanian, Moldavian, MoldovanAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

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Work experience· 6 roles

Content Writer & Junior Editor · ITC.ua (Tech Media)Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 · 3 mos

Covered daily technology news across AI, gadgets, and digital innovation for one of Ukraine’s leading tech publications. Managed the full content lifecycle in WordPress (research, writing, SEO, publishing) and delivered consistently under daily editorial deadlines.

Founder · VAN7 Moldova (van7-moldova.com)Jan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Founded the first dedicated digital agency in Moldova and owned the full client lifecycle: brand identity, digital strategy, and campaign execution. Directed the build of a fully multilingual web presence (EN/RU/RO/UK) serving 34+ services across 6 categories, using per-language positioning aligned with Moldova’s multilingual reality.

Content Writer & Junior Editor · ITC.ua Tech MediaJan 2026 – Apr 2026 · 4 mos

Covered daily technology news across AI, gadgets, research, and digital innovation for a leading Ukrainian tech publication. Managed the full content lifecycle in WordPress CMS: research, writing, publishing, and SEO. Delivered consistently under daily editorial deadlines, including weekend coverage.

Founder & Developer · VAN7 Moldova (van7-moldova.com)Jan 2026 – Present · 11 mos
Founder & Product Lead · Freelance Moldova (freelance-moldova.com)Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Project Lead · GRYN Ukraine Youth Action Fund (UN/NRC programme)Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

CEFR B2 First · Cambridge English2024 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Cambridge English B2 First (CEFR B2)2024 – 2026

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