Executive IT Consultant, Systems Architect, and Crisis Manager
Engineer-inventor and high-level technology executive with 20+ years of experience in embedded systems, AI, networking, and EdTech. Crisis consultant for Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania; technology supplier for Toyota and Volvo Cars. Founder and CTO of several deep tech companies. Combines hands-on architectural expertise with top-level team and product leadership.
Management & Architecture
- Led up to 120 engineers across distributed international teams
- Delivered complex hardware-software products end-to-end
- Architected scalable, AI-driven systems under real-time and hardware constraints
- Translates business goals into engineering architecture and execution
IT Architect
- Systems design for embedded AI platforms, edge computing, and speech processing
- Architect of full-stack real-time systems in automotive and telecom domains
- Patent-holder in IT and embedded electronics
Crisis Manager
- Restored failing R&D projects under pressure with large and distributed teams
- Rebuilt processes, delivery pipelines, and regained stakeholder confidence
- Hands-on execution for mission-critical tech recovery in academia and enterprise
Product Consultant
- Founded and sold tech companies (Componentality Oy, Compo LLC, TaskForce 38)
- Built EdTech platforms, real-time voice interfaces, and embedded solutions
- Advisor for product-market fit, technical due diligence, and go-to-market strategy
Leadership in Technology & Operations
- Successfully led multidisciplinary teams combining software engineers, hardware designers, and mechanical specialists
- Oversaw the full lifecycle of product development — from concept and prototyping to mass manufacturing and deployment
- Built and managed production pipelines for embedded and real-time systems in both startup and enterprise environments
- Deep understanding of the integration challenges across hardware, firmware, and user-facing software layers
- Skilled in aligning R&D, operations, and market needs to deliver reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions
Contact
Email: konstantin@khait.org
Phone: +1 984 2976575
Location: USA / Europe