Results-driven AI localization expert, scientist, and researcher with 10 years of
experience at the intersection of AI, translation technologies, and the media industry. Proven expertise in developing innovative solutions like real-time AI translation and accurate video localization. I seek to contribute my advanced multilingual, technical, and business skills to an innovation-focused company. Ready to frequent business trips, relocate within the US, have irregular working hours, and remote work. Work Experience
2017 – present
Vidby.AI, AI video translation, and dubbing technologies Co-Founder, Chief Business Development Officer
- Curated the development of unique real-time voice translation technology for platforms Google Meet and Zoom, enabling seamless multilingual communication
- Managed a team that achieved AI translation results of up to 100% accuracy, surpassing human translation in some cases
- Secured Vidby’s position as a YouTube Recommended Vendor and a United Nations Supplier, cementing its reputation in the AI localization industry
- Organized content localization for the world-leading YouTubers, enabling one of my clients to become the most translated channel ever with availability in 35 languages 2023
United Nations
Contractor and Consultant
- Managed the localization of educational courses, ensuring linguistic accuracy
- Consulted and implemented AI-based technologies for localization, resulting in reduced translation costs and faster project turnaround times 2014 – 2017
Drotr AG, Technologies of Understanding, Messenger application with text messages, audio and video calls translation.
Chief Business Development Officer
- Managed a team to make real-time voice-to-voice translation accuracy sufficient for understanding, an outstanding technological step in 2018 that improved the application's functionality and user satisfaction
- Achieved a milestone of 1 million users for the messenger application, significantly boosting the company's user base
Education
Google Developer Program, USA, 2023
Google Cloud Innovator
Y Combinator School, California, USA, 2019
Ph.D., Public Administration, 2017
National Academy of Public Administration by the President of Ukraine Executive Education, Innovation for Economic Development, 2014 Harvard University
Certificate of completion issued by JFK School of Government Master, International Law, 2000
Ukrainian Academy of Foreign Trade, Kyiv
Master, Political science, high school lecturer, 2000 Bachelor, Political science – major, Economics – minor, 1998 National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Computer programming, 1994
Technical Lyceum, Kyiv Darnytsia district
Denys
Krasnikov
Contact
*****.****@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/
denys-krasnikov2692562b/
Languages
English – fluent
Russian – fluent
Ukrainian – fluent
German – intermediate
Spanish – beginner (but I
study now)
AI & Innovation Language Technologies Research Projects, Conferences and Awards
SMPTE Media Technology Summit, 10/2024
Speaker (https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/the-future-of-media-industry-how- ailocalized-films-will-soon-capture-the-world-audience-more-effectively-than-traditional- human-translation_719325.html)
LocWorld52 Dublin, 06/2024
Speaker (https://locworld.com/speakers/denys-krasnikov/) Google Cloud Community MeetUp, Google Office Los Angeles, 07/2024 Speaker, presentation of real-time voice AI translation for Google Meet calls
(https://events.c2cglobal.com/events/details/c2c-events-los-angeles-presents-2meetup-los- angeles-google-cloud-community/)
Google Cloud Community MeetUp, Google Office Los Angeles, 10/2024 Host
(https://events.c2cglobal.com/events/details/c2c-events-los-angeles-presents-2meetup-los- angeles-google-cloud-community-1/)
Presentation of Vidby MeetUp, AI simultaneous translation technology, Google Office San Diego, 12/2023
(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7142625697096695811-jIay/) Presentation Google Meet with AI translation, 11/2023
(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7137589694879453184-mJpL/) Infinity Festival Monolith Awards, 10/2024
Juror (https://infinityfestival.com/monolith-awards-2024/) South California’s Premier AI Hackathon, University of Southern California Los Angeles, 11/2023
Judge (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7127804453990121472-A74Y/) Membership in Professional Organizations
- Executive Member of The Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers
- Member of The Hollywood Professional Association
- VP of The Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Business Skills
- Multilingual Proficiency: Fluency in multiple languages
- Translation: Expertise in developing and implementing real-time AI translation systems
- Video Localization: Advanced skills in localizing video content for diverse audiences.
- Innovation Development: Proven ability to create innovative solutions in AI and translation technologies
- Adaptability, readiness to travel frequently and work irregular hours
- Conference and Event Organization: Skilled in planning and executing conferences, business events, and workshops
- Stakeholder Management: Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders to deliver value
- Strategic Planning and Project Management: Skills in developing strategic plans and roadmaps for AI projects
- Sales & Marketing Support: sales and marketing efforts through technical expertise
- Communication Leadership and Conference Speaking
- International Business Development