Hi, I’m Rodion, a strategic technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across enterprise systems, AI, machine learning, and blockchain platforms. I specialize in architecting high-load systems that serve millions, focusing on AI integration and performance optimization. I enjoy building scalable platforms from the ground up and leading international teams to deliver complex, impactful technical solutions. I find great satisfaction in combining strategic planning with emerging technology innovation to create real business value through research, operational excellence, and data-driven solutions. Whether it’s leading large telecom infrastructure projects or developing decentralized marketplaces, I approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Rodion Kotelnikov

Hi, I’m Rodion, a strategic technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across enterprise systems, AI, machine learning, and blockchain platforms. I specialize in architecting high-load systems that serve millions, focusing on AI integration and performance optimization. I enjoy building scalable platforms from the ground up and leading international teams to deliver complex, impactful technical solutions. I find great satisfaction in combining strategic planning with emerging technology innovation to create real business value through research, operational excellence, and data-driven solutions. Whether it’s leading large telecom infrastructure projects or developing decentralized marketplaces, I approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

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Hi, I’m Rodion, a strategic technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across enterprise systems, AI, machine learning, and blockchain platforms. I specialize in architecting high-load systems that serve millions, focusing on AI integration and performance optimization. I enjoy building scalable platforms from the ground up and leading international teams to deliver complex, impactful technical solutions.

I find great satisfaction in combining strategic planning with emerging technology innovation to create real business value through research, operational excellence, and data-driven solutions. Whether it’s leading large telecom infrastructure projects or developing decentralized marketplaces, I approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

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Work Experience

B2B Integration Leader, Architect, SRE / Business & Data Analyst at Huawei
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025
Led major telecommunications infrastructure projects B2B integration for KPN MNO (Netherlands), including a country-wide Ericsson to Huawei 5G hardware infrastructure transition (5000+ sites), core network access hardware installation B2B integration, and nationwide 3G frequency refarming. Designed and implemented automated site configuration systems for vendor swap and 5G network enablement, with a configuration management platform supporting multi-RAT technologies. Developed secure distributed RPA solutions and enhanced platforms with AI-driven document analysis and real-time business planning data exchange APIs. Architected enterprise-wide B2B automation ecosystem and led technical conversions with stakeholders. Developed monitoring dashboards integrating ML for KPI project oversight.
Lead Architect / CTO at App Tech
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Led the development of a high-performance SaaS PWA marketplace platform serving over 1 million installations. Developed the technical vision and architecture for a cost-efficient Kubernetes-based infrastructure, directed cross-functional teams, and integrated LLM-powered AI agents for automated app listings and translations. Created AI-driven marketing automation systems, built Flutter-based management platforms, statistical analytics dashboards, and integrated social media marketing attribution. Focused on scalable event-driven backend services optimized for real-time processing.
CTO & dApp Architect at Task marketplace
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Led the design and development of a blockchain-based talent marketplace. Developed EIP-2535 Diamond-based smart contract architecture emphasizing security with upgradeable and immutable contracts. Implemented multi-chain and cross-chain capabilities using Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions. Established best practices for blockchain development, comprehensive testing, and integration of Web2 data via oracle services. Utilized technologies such as Solidity, Hardhat, Flutter, and Langchain to create a future-proof decentralized application architecture.
Business & Data Analyst, SRE / Issue Resolution Manager at Huawei
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Managed delivery of the Deutsche Telekom Access Project with a team of 17 engineers. Reduced issue backlog from over 1000 to under 30 items and resolved over 5500 issues at more than 3500 sites. Coordinated cross-functional teams and implemented automated issue resolution workflows using feature extraction and real-time project monitoring systems handling large-scale site data. Optimized operational tools to enhance service quality.
Technical Director at wanna.taxi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Led the development of a SaaS-based taxi management platform. Designed a microservices architecture with IoT integrations, enabling route optimization and dynamic pricing. Delivered real-time fleet management dashboards and developed cross-platform driver applications using modern web technologies.
Senior Technical Positions at LogicFlow Ltd., TechVision Solutions, and DigiTech Services
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2016
Held progressive technical roles focused on developing ML solutions for computer vision and NLP, building enterprise ERP and CRM systems, optimizing high-load e-commerce platforms, logistics automation, and scalable Linux server deployments. Led Active Directory infrastructure and automation projects across multiple enterprises.
B2B Integration Leader, Architect, SRE / Business & Data Analyst at Huawei
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2025
Led major telecommunications infrastructure projects focusing on B2B integration for KPN MNO in the Netherlands, including a nationwide Ericsson to Huawei 5G hardware infrastructure transition involving 5000+ sites. Managed core network hardware installation, frequency refarming to enable 5G deployment, and developed automated site configuration systems to support vendor swap and 5G network enablement. Created a configuration management platform with comprehensive OSS/BSS integration and multi-RAT technology support, ensuring seamless data flow and network element preparation. Developed distributed RPA solutions for secure document exchange and implemented intelligent document analysis with internal LLM on Huawei Cloud, significantly reducing documentation time. Designed real-time business planning data exchange APIs to synchronize network rollout activities and automate workflows, reducing planning cycles and eliminating manual tasks. Led enterprise-wide automation and SRE practices,
Lead Architect / CTO at App Tech
January 1, 2024 - April 27, 2025
Directed high-performance SaaS PWA marketplace platform development serving over 1 million installations. Developed the technical vision and architecture, leveraging Kubernetes for cost optimization and event-driven systems for push notifications. Integrated LLM-powered agents for automated app listings and content translations. Built performant front-end applications with advanced optimization techniques and developed management platforms using Flutter. Implemented AI-driven content generation systems and statistical analytics dashboards for monitoring performance, integrating Facebook and TikTok marketing attribution and GDPR-compliant user attribution and event tracking.
CTO & dApp Architect at Task marketplace
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2025
Led the development of a blockchain-based talent marketplace, designing and implementing an EIP-2535 Diamond-based smart contract architecture with upgradeable yet secure contracts. Supported multi-chain Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions with omnichain capabilities via cross-chain messaging protocols. Managed development teams to create cost-efficient, future-proof decentralized application architecture with comprehensive testing and deployment automation. Established blockchain best practices and security standards and integrated Web2 data access through Witnet Oracle and agentic AI MCP.
Business & Data Analyst, SRE / Issue Resolution Manager at Huawei
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Managed the Deutsche Telekom Access Project delivery including a team of 17 engineers across installation, commissioning, and logistics. Reduced issue backlog from over 1000 to under 30 and resolved more than 5500 issues across 3500 sites. Coordinated with installation teams, logistics contractors, and customer stakeholders, developed an automated issue resolution plan using feature extraction, created real-time project monitoring systems, and optimized operational tools and processes.
Technical Director at wanna.taxi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Led the development of a SaaS-based taxi management platform, designing a microservices architecture and integrating IoT technologies. Implemented route optimization, dynamic pricing, and created real-time fleet management dashboards and cross-platform driver applications.
Senior Technical Positions at LogicFlow Ltd., TechVision Solutions, DigiTech Services
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2016
Held progressive roles leading the development of machine learning solutions for computer vision and NLP, enterprise ERP and CRM systems, high-load e-commerce platforms, and logistics and warehouse management solutions. Designed scalable Linux server deployments, enterprise Active Directory infrastructure with automated provisioning, multi-forest synchronization, and integrated SSO.

Education

Bachelor of Management at Lithuanian Maritime Academy
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Management at Lithuanian Maritime Academy
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

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Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services