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Crafting digital experiences, high-conversion brand systems, and intelligent web applications.

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This site is created by using Nextjs - a react based framework, with tailwind css and using git for version control push to github and deploy to vercel. Domain name By IONOS.com

Audited By: PonyTail - reference: https://github.com/DietrichGebert/ponytail

Selected Projects & Case Studies

stayaInnovative dog gear & lifestyle products for humans

Chief Marketing Officer & Creative Lead (2020 — Present)

Made for dogs. Designed for humans.

I led marketing and scaled the business from zero to $4M+ in revenue, reaching 50,000+ customers. I drove growth across acquisition, sales, and retention while engineering an automated e-commerce ecosystem powered by AI automations, CRM, loyalty programs, and high-conversion storytelling.

  • Annual Revenue: $4.2M+
  • Total Customers: 50,000+
  • Repeat Purchase Rate: 48%
  • Press Features: Inc., Forbes, GQ

Tags: Next.js, Brand Strategy, E-Commerce, AI Automations, CRM & Retention, Product Design

Yandex MarketE-commerce ecosystem & private label design systems

Creative Director (2021 — 2023)

Platform identity & private labels for millions of shoppers.

Led creative direction across major strategic initiatives including Ultima (luxury delivery tier), Kstati (mass private label), and Pragma (home living essentials). Built scalable design systems bridging digital products and physical packaging.

  • GMV Volume: $100M+
  • Daily Active Users: 12M+
  • Private Labels Launched: 3 Brands
  • Design System Elements: 1,200+

Tags: Brand Architecture, Design Systems, Marketplace UX, Packaging, Creative Direction

AlrosaGlobal marketing operations for the diamond giant

Creative Director & Marketing Head (2018 — 2021)

Crafting modern luxury narratives on the international stage.

Architected end-to-end B2C and B2B brand strategy, go-to-market roadmaps, and international digital campaigns. Successfully launched four fine jewelry brands in the competitive US retail landscape in close partnership with the Natural Diamond Council.

  • Global Markets: US, CN, IN
  • Press Coverage: NYT, Forbes
  • Brands Launched: 4 Labels
  • Global Reach: 25M+ Views

Tags: Luxury Marketing, International GTM, PR Strategy, B2B & B2C, Visual Arts

DDB WorldwideGlobal creative advertising & integrated campaigns

Senior Creative Group Head (2016 — 2018)

Emotionally resonant ideas that drive cultural conversations.

Spearheaded creative squads crafting integrated digital, experiential, and broadcast campaigns. Championed the convergence of storytelling and interactive digital activations to deliver measurable commercial returns.

  • Cannes Lions: 5 Trophies
  • Campaign Impressions: 150M+
  • Engagement Lift: +340%
  • Client ROI: 8.4x

Tags: Creative Strategy, Commercial Direction, Storytelling, Experiential, Cannes Lions

BBDOTransformational digital & narrative campaigns

Creative Lead & Art Director (2014 — 2016)

Setting the standard in conceptual design and narrative craft.

Collaborated with cross-disciplinary technologists and directors to invent new brand experiences. Honored with national Grand Prix awards and Effie Gold for effectiveness.

  • Effie Awards: Gold x 4
  • Brand Recall Lift: +62%
  • Commercials Produced: 20+ Spots
  • Network Ranking: #1 Creative Team

Tags: Art Direction, Brand Systems, Motion Craft, Effie Awards

Ai Dev & Creative LabsAutonomous AI agents, generative UI, and custom tooling

Founder & Lead Architect (2023 — Present)

Augmenting creative workflows with intelligent autonomy.

Developing specialized autonomous agents that accelerate brand building, marketing asset generation, and interactive digital experiences. Combining Next.js, WebGL, and high-performance LLM APIs into frictionless interfaces.

  • Time-to-Prototype: -85%
  • LLM Pipelines: 15+ Deployed
  • Active Beta Users: 1,400+
  • Stack: Next.js / PyTorch

Tags: Next.js, AI Agents, Python, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Generative AI

Advisory & FreelanceBespoke creative consulting for early-stage to growth startups

Strategic Advisor (2018 — Present)

Empowering visionary teams to punch above their weight.

Partnering closely with founders across Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia. Delivering clarity on product positioning, brand architecture, high-converting launch funnels, and executive fundraising pitch storytelling.

  • Capital Raised: $60M+
  • Startups Advised: 24+
  • Avg. Valuation Lift: 3.2x
  • Founder NPS: 98

Tags: Startup Advisory, Fractional CMO, Fundraising Narrative, Brand Strategy