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.

Maxim Smirnov

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.

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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). Founded and scaled real products with active users; open to PM, Growth, Content, AI-Native Ops, and Project Coordination roles.

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Experience Level

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Advanced

Work Experience

Content Writer & Junior Editor at ITC.ua (Tech Media)
January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
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 at VAN7 Moldova (van7-moldova.com)
January 1, 2026 - Present
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 at ITC.ua Tech Media
January 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026
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 at VAN7 Moldova (van7-moldova.com)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Founded Moldova’s first dedicated digital agency by spotting a local market gap. Built the multilingual agency website from scratch, including a custom internationalisation system supporting 4 languages with no framework. Handled the full client lifecycle independently: brand identity, digital strategy, and campaign execution, while also owning the technical development and infrastructure. Operated end-to-end as both product/operator and technical implementer for client deliverables.
Founder & Product Lead at Freelance Moldova (freelance-moldova.com)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built a production-grade freelance marketplace from scratch after identifying an untapped niche in Moldova. Owned the full technical and product architecture using Next.js and PostgreSQL, with Docker-based deployment on a self-managed VPS. Designed automated backup processes and maintained 99.9% uptime. Implemented monetisation systems including subscriptions and boost models, and integrated PayPal payments. Drove organic distribution and community growth, reaching 50+ registered users and 30+ posted jobs without paid acquisition. Delivered end-to-end product ownership: opportunity validation, feature scoping, system design, deployment, and growth.
Project Lead at GRYN Ukraine Youth Action Fund (UN/NRC programme)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led implementation of a community project within an international grant programme. Managed funding, project planning, team coordination, and reporting to international stakeholders.

Education

CEFR B2 First at Cambridge English
January 1, 2024 - August 3, 2026

Qualifications

Cambridge English B2 First (CEFR B2)
January 1, 2024 - August 3, 2026

Industry Experience

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