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With nearly two decades of experience providing Commercial Interior Design solutions, I can easily comprehend and efficiently execute design and documentation services that cater to your project goals, timeline, and budget. Whether collaborating with design firms or working with individual clients; working on full scope projects or assisting a design team to complete project goals, I hope you’ll consider contacting me to discover how I can help you create functional and beautiful environments. 🏢 Commercial Interior Design Experience: - Workplace Tenant Improvement - Building Common Area Design & Remodeling - Exterior Property Re-Imagining - Custom Millwork Cabinetry Design - Retail Store Design - ADA Compliance - Custom Light Fixture Design - Custom Metalwork Design 🏠 Residential Interior Design Experience: - Kitchen & Bathroom additions and remodels - Tile & Stone Installation Design (8yrs experience) for bathrooms, kitchens, pools & outdoor amenity areas 🖥️ Utilizing: AutoCAD ~ Sketchup - Bluebeam 💥🔥🏋️Skills: •  Construction Documentation: Floor Plans, Elevations & Details •  Interior Architectural Space Planning • 3D Models of Interior and Exterior Architecture • Marketing/Lease Floor Plans •  ADA & Exiting Compliant Space Planning •  Sustainable Design & Specifications • Custom - Millwork Cabinetry Design & Drawings • Custom Lighting Design & Specifications •  Finish and Material Specifications

⭐ Expert-Vetted Top 1% AI Consultant on Upwork ⭐ Experienced AI Consultant with 10+ years working in top-tier research with MIT professors & founding 2 VC-backed startups (over $1M of entrepreneurial insights and lessons learned). I've helped 50+ businesses make efficiencies and scale through AI: sfailabs (dot) com Recent business case studies: ⭐ AI transformation for a $2B private equity firm for their sales & marketing pipeline. ⭐ Helped a healthcare team cut admin processes by 40% through LLM-driven automation ⭐ Guided an enterprise finance department to build their proprietary AI copilot. ⭐ Designed an AI roadmap for a construction firm to streamline project documentation My services: 🎨 AI Architecture Design 🚀 AI Development (Agents, Platforms, Products) 🔍 AI Commercialization Advising 🤖 AI Strategy for Market Trends and Insights 🧠 CTO | Tech advisor | Consultant – I can join your team on a partial basis How I can help: 💼 Identify your best AI opportunities in your business or market 🧠 Design and build your custom AI (agent, platform, product) 💸 Launch your AI to maximize profit & impact First-author on AI conference papers (ICRA, AAAI, ICCM) and US Patent holder #405505-561P01US. I obtained a M.S. of Computer Science from Brown University, later awarded a Research Fellowship by the National University of Singapore. Founder of VC-backed AI companies with diverse industry applications. Sharing Knowledge in: ✅ Generative AI LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, Tool / Function Calling, Structured Outputs, MCP Integrations, Multi-Agent Systems, Autonomous AI Workflows, Fine-Tuning & PEFT (LoRA, QLoRA), Hugging Face, OpenAI GPT-5.5, Claude Opus / Sonnet 4.x, Gemini 3.x, Llama 4, Mistral Large / Medium, Multimodal Models, Diffusion Models, AI Evaluation, Guardrails, and Hallucination Detection. ✅ Machine Learning & Neural Networks Transformers, GANs, VAEs, GNNs, CNNs, LSTMs, Bayesian Models, Random Forests, and SVMs using PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-Learn. ✅ Data & Analytics Regression, Classification, Clustering, Feature Engineering, Validation, and Advanced Statistical Analysis for AI-driven insights. ✅ Cloud & MLOps AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, MLflow, DVC, and scalable model deployment pipelines. ✅ Backend & Infrastructure API Design, Authentication, Microservices, Databases (SQL, NoSQL, Neo4j, BigQuery), and ETL Pipelines. ✅ Project Management Agile Project Management, Roadmaps, Technical Documentation, and Cross-Functional Team Leadership. ✅ Programming Languages Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, C++, SQL. ✅ Edge & Hardware Systems Edge AI, GPU/TPU Optimization, Data Streaming, and Video Processing (H264, H265, AV1).

CRO | CTO | STRIPE CONNECT | STRIPE BILLING | STRIPE RADAR | STRIPE API | STRIPE CHECKOUT | STRIPE TERMINAL | FINTECH | SAAS | AI | PAYMENTS | COMPLIANCE ( PCI DSS, GDPR) CRO | Meta Ads | Google Ads | ROAS | CAC XERO | QUICKBOOKS | ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE INTEGRATION FRACTIONAL CTO SERVICES | SCALABLE MVP DEVELOPMENT | REMOTE TEAM LEADERSHIP | TECHNICAL ROADMAPPING | STRIPE CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT | AI | AUTOMATION Fractional CTO | 17+ Years IT Leadership | FinTech & Healthcare | Scalable MVPs | Stripe & Payments Expert I bring 17+ years of experience in technology, 10 years in FinTech and 2 years in AI—leading startups from concept to scale. As a Fractional CTO, I specialize in architecting investor-ready MVPs, building and managing remote engineering teams, and aligning technical roadmaps with business milestones. My approach balances speed-to-market with the long-term stability investors expect. As a Certified Stripe Expert, I’ve delivered 200+ projects across SaaS, eCommerce, and healthcare, helping founders design, integrate, and optimize payments that drive revenue and meet global compliance standards. Beyond Stripe, I manage full product lifecycles, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with growth objectives. I’m also passionate about AI-driven automation, applying conversational AI, intelligent bots, and no/low-code workflows to simplify operations and create scalable, cost-efficient systems. What I Offer: Fractional CTO leadership & technical roadmapping Stripe consulting, integration, and optimization Scalable MVP development with investor alignment End-to-end project & product management (Agile/Scrum) AI-powered automation for payments, SaaS, and operations If you’re looking for a CTO who blends deep technical expertise with executive strategy, I’d be glad to help shape and scale your product. SKILLS: ✓✓✓ Payment Gateway Integrations ✓✓✓ Payment Gateway Migrations ✓✓✓ Technical Roadmapping ✓✓✓ Startup Fundraising Support ✓✓✓ Cloud Architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure) ✓✓✓ Remote Team Leadership ✓✓✓ SaaS Architecture ✓✓✓ Healthcare Technology (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR) ✓✓✓ FinTech Compliance (PCI DSS, PSD2) ✓✓✓ Scalable MVP Development ✓✓✓ Vendor Management ✓✓✓ AI Software Development ✓✓✓ AI Agent Development ✓✓✓ No/Low Code Development • STRIPE • PAYPAL • Authorize.net • 2 Checkout • Sage Pay • Square • WorldPay • RazorPay • WeChat Pay • iDeal • Klarna • QuickBook TaxJar • Xero • AI • ChatGPT • LangChain Tech Stack & Leadership Capabilities ✓ DevOps & Infrastructure: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring & observability (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana). ✓ Cybersecurity & Compliance: Identity and access management, encryption standards, SOC2 & GDPR compliance, penetration testing oversight. ✓ Data & Analytics: Data pipelines, ETL, real-time processing (Kafka, Spark), business intelligence dashboards. ✓ Mobile Oversight: iOS/Android (Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter) – leadership & architectural guidance. ✓ Scalability & Reliability: Microservices architecture, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), event-driven systems. ✓ Product Strategy: Product-market fit, UX/UI oversight, customer-driven roadmaps, investor milestone alignment. Core Development Expertise: ✓ Languages & Frameworks: Python, Java, Node.js, Next.js, PHP, Java EE (Servlet, JSP, EJB, Hibernate, Spring). ✓ Web & CMS: WordPress, WooCommerce. ✓ Databases: MySQL, Oracle. ✓ Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure. ✓ OS: Linux, Windows. ✓ Front-End: JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Node.js. ✓ APIs & Integrations: REST APIs, ChartMogul, Twilio, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Facebook Graph, Google Maps, Twitter. ✓ Video Handling: Cloudflare Stream (direct upload, processing, secure playback). ✓ Tooling & Automation: Jenkins, MQ, Agile/Scrum workflows.

My Background: - Equity research in technology and healthcare (Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, WRHambrecht, Ascendiant) - Startup fundraising, both large and small raises - Business consulting for startups in software, health care, technology, real estate, financial services, and more - FINRA Series 7, 63, 86, 87 -25 years of personal investment experience - Lived and worked in Hong Kong, Beijing, New York, and Silicon Valley, currently based in Italy Hard Skills: investment research, business analysis, financial analysis, valuation, financial modeling, writing Soft skills: presenting, communicating, teaching, listening, empathy, mentoring I look forward to discussing how I may bring my background to bear on your business challenge/s to help you achieve your objectives.

Most companies don't struggle with technology. They struggle with explaining it. I'm Konstantin Maslennikov, a San Francisco-based technology storytelling consultant, founder of Bridge X Design, and author of *Storytelling for Tech Companies: Making the Complex Memorable*. I help organizations turn complex ideas into stories that investors, customers, partners, and teams understand and remember. My work combines strategic storytelling, fundraising narratives, presentation design, and executive communication. Over the years, I've worked with more than 100 organizations across AI, healthcare, mobility, fintech, deep tech, nonprofits, and other technology-driven industries. I can help you with: • Fundraising narratives and investor messaging • Pitch decks for startups and growth-stage companies • Executive presentations and board decks • Sales presentations and strategic communications • Messaging for AI and deep tech products • Storytelling frameworks for complex technologies • Presentation design and visual communication Whether you're raising capital, launching a new initiative, entering a new market, or trying to explain a complex product, I can help you turn your expertise into a story people remember. If you're looking for a cheap slide designer, I'm probably not the right fit. If you're looking for a strategic partner who can shape the narrative behind your presentation, let's talk. What clients say: ⭐️ “I truly enjoyed working with Konstantin. He is very intelligent and creative and performs all the tasks professionally and punctually…” ⭐️ “Fantastic work on the distributor deck copy and overall storytelling. The messaging was clear, compelling, and flowed perfectly…” ⭐️ “Konstantin is an outside the box thinker and extremely creative + intelligent.” ⭐️ “I really enjoyed the exchange with and consultation on fundraising storytelling! Great guy to work with :)” ⭐️ “It was a great experience working with him. I learned a lot throughout the collaboration, gained valuable insights, and truly appreciated his guidance and expertise.”

As a Podcast Producer, Sound Engineer / Designer, and Video Editor, I collaborate with a wide array of clients to deliver engaging podcast interviews and amazing guest experiences. With nearly ten years of experience in creative projects, I have developed a keen ear and a creative vision for crafting content that is immersive and impactful. My core competencies include leading and managing teams, working with diverse stakeholders, maintaining strong client relations, and exceeding expectations. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) focused on Theatrical Sound Design from Southern Oregon University, where I honed my technical and artistic skills. I am passionate about audio storytelling and innovation, and I strive to create audio that enhances the emotional and aesthetic appeal of any media.