Procurement, Buyer, Manager

Romans Kalinins

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With over 20 years of international leadership experience in Latvia, the UK, and Germany, I have demonstrated expertise in project management, strategic partnerships, and global business development. My expertise spans the energy, engineering, and Web3 sectors, where I specialize in working in complex regulatory environments. I am currently leading the development of a fully compliant, skills-based esports platform compliant with the EU MiCA regulation, combining my long-standing passion for gaming with deep operational discipline.

I possess high operational resilience and the ability to maintain clear analytical thinking in critical or stressful situations. In addition to strategic leadership, I am a practical professional with strong technical skills, capable of managing both physical and digital infrastructure in complex environments. I am distinguished by a decisive character and a disciplined approach to risk and crisis management. Core Skills & Certifications

Skills: Strategic Market Intelligence, Risk & Fraud Mitigation, Complex Negotiation, Operational Analysis, Organizational Development, Web3 & Smart Contracts, Global Business Development, Crypto currency trader, Event Organizing, Team Managment, Project Managment, Analytical research, Negotiation. CertificationsKYC Getting Started & Sumsub Integration, Fundamentals of Global Energy Business, Oil & Gas Industry Operations, Master Control in Supply Chain Management and Logistics Chalmers University of Technology, Strategic Sourcing, Fundamentals of Global Energy Business, KYC Getting Started & Sumsub Integration .

Professional Experience:

Founder & CEO ChainEsport (Oct 2025 - Present, Riga, Latvia) Building the world's first universal, skill-based PvP competition platform utilizing smart contracts for automated reward distribution.

Spearheading the CASP license application process with the Latvian FCMC to ensure full regulatory compliance under EU MiCA.

Driving the project through critical technical and business milestones, including a successful launch on the BNB Chain Testnet and managing the final stage of validator node sales. Digital Asset Speculator & Risk Manager self employed ( 2023 – 2025 ) Managing directional and delta-neutral strategies in digital asset derivatives. Team leader PILAR Stillas AS ( 2022 – 2023 - Rogaland, Norway) Calculation, planning, and preparation of materials and work sites. Team recruitment, on-site work, quality control, and compliance with requirements and standards. Project reporting and safety verification, documentation, and work with stakeholders.

CEO Save Dream Ltd. ( Music Event & Artist Management, Part-Time 2000 - 2022, Latvia) Project management, event planning, strategy, advertising and marketing development, budget planning, recruiting, copywriting, international artist booking, media planning, sales, selection of contractors/partners/sponsors, project control from start to finish, contracting, staff and financial control, sound and light technical skills, and event stage assembly. CEO SVD SUPPLY Ltd. ( 2015 – 2019, UK)

Directed full company operations, providing global procurement and supply chain services for the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Offshore, and Heavy Engineering industries. Managed end-to-end vendor sourcing, prequalification, material requisitions, and RFQ document preparation. Oversaw technical and commercial bids, purchase orders, contracts, and invoicing while handling complex tender documentation. Supervised production processes, certification, quality assurance, and global logistics (air and ground). Utilized CRM systems to manage project purchasing, material coordination, and procurement audits.

Export Sales Executive Bolt and Nut Manufacturing Ltd ( 2014 - 2015, UK) Identifying new opportunities, registering suppliers, and establishing partnerships with companies in the oil and gas industry in Kazakhstan, Sakhalin, and the CIS. Building strong relationships. Receiving orders through tender platforms. Daily client calls. Attracting new clients from industries such as energy, oil and gas, petrochemicals, offshore production, heavy engineering, and others, as well as from leading global companies (Alstom, Cameron, GE, Technip, ArcelorMittal, Atyrau Oil Refinery, Pavlodar Oil Refinery, GE Norway, Maersk, KPO, KCOI, Oil Gas System Baltia).

Global Business Development Executive C5 Communications ( 2012 - 2013, UK) Researching relevant sectors for potential clients, collecting market data through effective communication with existing clients and through research, selling delegate places for conferences directly to decision HNW, building strong relationships with company executives, directors and industry leaders, working effectively with marketing and production departments, managing and updating delegate data lists. International Sales Executive THG Sports (2012 - 2012, Germany) Researching and analyzing market of Russia, Eastern European and CIS countries. Dealing with senior level directors (CEO) of large national and international companies, Providing sales training for new starters. FMCG Purchasing Manager Assistant Maxima Latvia (2006 - 2007, Riga, Latvia) Assisted with daily FMCG purchasing operations and supply chain coordination. Education:

Public Relations Baltic International Academy /unfinished/ Special Associate's Degree in Law Specialized Youth Officers Training Centre High School 1st (High School)

Primary School Riga 92nd (Primary School)

Languages: Russian, English

Driving license: Category B

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