
A seasoned Technology and Business Leader, FashionTech/ DeepTech entrepreneur with 20+ years of R&D experience. An international expert in cross-cultural business transformation and technology innovation, TOP-100 Retail Tech Influencers (2022,23,24) and more, served as R&D manager/director/head, BI manager, CTO/CEO, (tech) product manager, contract professor, strategy consultant, and business process architect. Core competency lies in developing and launching smart, innovative products and services, primarily in cloud computing and AI. Extensive business network internationally and industry recognition, highlighted by conference presentations and patents, underscore authority and expertise. Technical expertise includes hybrid AI/augmented intelligence, digital twins & CAD simulations, algorithm & data-driven design, and hyper-automation, focusing on Proof of Concept (PoC) and prototype development, specializing in Design Automation and AI-driven engineering. Spoke at 100+ conferences worldwide and hold more than 20 patents (https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/result.jsf for "Andrey Golub"). Recent & Now: - Co-founder, CEO & CTO @ELSE Corp: Spearheaded virtual retail, 3D commerce, and design automation. Served to 30+ fashion clients- brands and retailers. Established long-term relationships with tech giants like Microsoft, IBM, NVIDIA, Accenture, NTT and more, and industrial partners like ATOM Group and ICOL Group, driving company growth and innovation. - General Manager for Italy @ICOL Group: Leading industry player in smart automation and Industry 4.0 for fashion and footwear. Focused on AI for process automation and smart simulations. - Technology & Strategy advisor, consultant, startup mentor. Professional Skills: Innovation management and technology scouting Designing and architecting innovative services Rapid prototyping Problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork Cross-cultural business transformation Strategic management and planning B2B marketing and sales Project management and product launch Technical Skills: Algorithmic and data-driven design Digital twins and CAD simulations Hybrid AI and augmented reality Design and implementation of technical architectures Development of algorithms and data-driven models Hands-on experience with Python programming and data science Personal Qualities: - Proactive and goal-oriented leader - Ability to adapt to changes and work in a dynamic environment - Strong communication and analytical skills
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domusacademy.com
24orebs.com
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Co-Founder & CEO
ELSE Corp, a Digital Retail LAB
• www.linkedin.com/company/else-corp
Jul 2014 - Present
Milan Area, Italy
Chief Agents Officer
ELSE Corp, a Digital Retail LAB
• www.linkedin.com/company/else-corp
Aug 2024 - Present
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Startup Mentor
Almacube
• www.linkedin.com/company/almacube-srl
Jun 2024 - Present
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
AI Architect
Sin&rgetica Srl
• www.linkedin.com/company/sin&rgetica-srl
Feb 2025 - Present
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
AI Resident
AI-DA SRL
• www.linkedin.com/company/ai-da-srl
Feb 2021 - Present
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Regional General Manager
ICOL Group
• www.linkedin.com/company/icol-group
Oct 2022 - Present
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
CTO for ELSE Tech
Atom Group
• www.linkedin.com/company/atom-s-p-a
May 2018 - Jul 2019
Milan Area, Italy
Freelance Author
Discourse publishing house
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Minsk, Belarus