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My name is Dmitry Pshichenko. I spent 10 years in the financial sector specializing in business restructuring, followed by 7 years in management consulting. Later, I transitioned into IT, building my career as a Chief Information and Digital Officer. I have held CIO/CDO positions at major Russian companies, including SGK, MOESK, LokoTech, Bystrinsky GOK, and Rusdragmet, and continue to work in this capacity today.
I provide advisory services to top management, supporting business development initiatives, including acting as an independent IT Director. I mentor startups, invest in promising ventures, and develop my own projects. Additionally, I lecture on topics related to digital transformation, including at higher education institutions.
With over 20 years of professional experience, I offer a unique blend of expertise in digital transformation, crisis project management, and strategic consulting.
My mission is to turn technology into a driver of business growth—whether it’s launching a startup, scaling a digital product, or restructuring a troubled IT project.
I provide advisory services to top management, supporting business development initiatives, including acting as an independent IT Director. I mentor startups, invest in promising ventures, and develop my own projects. Additionally, I lecture on topics related to digital transformation, including at higher education institutions.
With over 20 years of professional experience, I offer a unique blend of expertise in digital transformation, crisis project management, and strategic consulting.
My mission is to turn technology into a driver of business growth—whether it’s launching a startup, scaling a digital product, or restructuring a troubled IT project.
Expert & Mentor at Skolkovo
Member of the Russian Geographical Society
Expert at GenerationS Accelerator
Expert at the “Bolshaya Razvedka” Competition
Expert at the “Strong Ideas for a New Time” Forum
Expert at the All-Russian Competition “My Country – My Russia”
Mentor at Google and Sberbank Business Class Program
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategy Development
Digital Product Development
Crisis Management &
Business Recovery
Business Recovery
IT Development
for Large Enterprises
for Large Enterprises
Creation of IT Shared Service Centers (SSCs) & IT M&A
Business Digitalization
Strategy Development
Digital Product Development
Crisis Management &
Business Recovery
Business Recovery
IT Development
for Large Enterprises
for Large Enterprises
Creation of IT Shared Service Centers (SSCs) & IT M&A
Business Digitalization
business areas
IT Director
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Training in IT and Digitalization
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Public Speaking
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Startup Mentoring
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KEY FOCUS AREAS
- Monitoring technology market trends
- Technology assessment
- Building strategic partnerships
- Piloting innovative solutions
- Applying modern digital tools
- Idea analysis and refinement
- Strategy development
- Financial and technological assessment
- Team strengthening
- Investment attraction
- Strategy design for SSC or IT company setup
- Structuring, process development, and regulation design
- Function centralization and optimization
- Implementation of best project management practices
- KPI setup and performance monitoring for efficiency gains
- Rapid risk and issue diagnostics
- Step-by-step recovery planning
- Organizing team collaboration and responsibility distribution
- Implementing project management methodologies
- Negotiations with key stakeholders
- Digital and IT strategy design
- Roadmap creation for digital transformation
- IT landscape audit
- Implementation of emerging technologies
- Digital transformation trends
- Effective management of complex IT projects
- Leveraging technology to boost business performance
- Case studies of innovative solutions in real companies
- Lectures, workshops, and masterclasses
- Custom training program development
- Project management and innovation skills development
- IT process audits and improvement recommendations
- IT strategy implementation oversight
- IT team recruitment and management support
- Liaison with shareholders and boards of directors
- Strategic-level consulting
- Long-term digital transformation strategy development
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Led one of the first 1C:ERP implementations in Russia, customizing core system functionality to enable mass deployment across industries
- Established an internal IT SSC as a standalone legal entity, providing SLA services to a holding of 60,000 employees
- Developed Russia’s first client portal for technological connection to power grids, servicing over 1 million clients, reducing processing time by 50%
- Oversaw launch and commissioning of an automated control system for a mining and processing plant, creating an in-house competency center
- Designed a digital platform for a 3PL logistics operator
- Built an in-house IT team from scratch to 270 employees; established a new data center and migrated IT infrastructure for 15,000 users
- Implemented an automated dispatch system for a new mining plant, reducing time-to-production targets by 5%
- Created a unified digital model platform for locomotive repairs using reverse engineering, integrated with production and logistics systems
- Developed an open-source workforce management system for mobile repair teams, reducing response times by 25%
- Introduced machine vision technology to detect defects in metal structures at a repair facility
- Developed an integrated HR platform, candidate portal, employee chatbot, and career website serving 25,000 employees across 12 mining enterprises
- Spearheaded software and hardware import substitution programs, transitioning IT infrastructure to domestic equipment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2020 - н.в.
2020 - н.в.
Director of Information Technology, Rusdragmet
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
Director of Information Technology, Bystrinsky Mining and Processing Plant
2016 - 2018
2016 - 2018
Director of IS Development & Implementation Department, Locomotive Technologies
2013 - 2016
2013 - 2016
Director of IT & Business Technology Department, PJSC MOESK
2010 - 2013
2010 - 2013
Director of Information Technology, Siberian Generating Company
2007 - 2010
2007 - 2010
Practice Manager, BDO Unicon Business Solutions
2004 - 2007
2004 - 2007
Project Manager, Intalev Group
2003 - 2004
2003 - 2004
Senior Economist, Rusoil-Moscow
2020 - н.в.
2020 - н.в.
Director of Information Technology, Rusdragmet
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
Director of Information Technology, Bystrinsky Mining and Processing Plant
2016 - 2018
2016 - 2018
Director of IS Development & Implementation Department, Locomotive Technologies
2013 - 2016
2013 - 2016
Director of IT & Business Technology Department, PJSC MOESK
2010 - 2013
2010 - 2013
Director of Information Technology, Siberian Generating Company
2007 - 2010
2007 - 2010
Practice Manager, BDO Unicon Business Solutions
2004 - 2007
2004 - 2007
Project Manager, Intalev Group
2003 - 2004
2003 - 2004
Senior Economist, Rusoil-Moscow
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Yoga, practical shooting, reading, music, hiking, healthy living, alpine skiing, and SUP-boarding are not just hobbies for me, but essential ways to stay balanced, focused, and inspired.
Yoga fosters inner peace, skiing and hiking bring adrenaline and connection with nature, SUP-boarding embodies freedom, and practical shooting enhances precision and concentration.
One of my proudest passions is my world-renowned collection of Mexican and Latin American banknotes from 1865 to 1914, reflecting my deep interest in history, art, and culture.
Above all, family is at the heart of my life. I am married and a proud father of two wonderful children who bring joy and meaning to everything I do.
Digital Technology Scouting
In today's environment, the speed of adopting new technologies often becomes a key determinant of competitiveness. I assist companies in identifying, evaluating, and implementing the most promising digital technologies:
- Technology Market Monitoring. Researching current trends and innovations, identifying solutions aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
- Technology Assessment. Conducting expert evaluations of potential technologies in terms of their maturity, economic feasibility, and applicability within a specific business context.
- Building Partnerships. Establishing connections with developers, startups, and vendors to enable the rapid deployment of innovative solutions.
- Innovation Piloting. Organizing pilot programs for testing new technologies and preparing recommendations for their scaling.
- Application of Modern Tools. Selecting technologies such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, IoT, and VR/AR that deliver the greatest value to the business.
Startup Mentoring
I actively collaborate with startups and am open to joining projects as a co-founder or mentor. Here’s how I can provide value:
- Idea Analysis and Refinement. Assisting in hypothesis testing and developing competitive advantages.
- Strategy Development. Crafting a startup’s growth roadmap and go-to-market plan.
- Financial and Technological Evaluation. Providing expertise in assessing business models and evaluating technological solutions.
- Team Empowerment. Sharing knowledge and mentoring founders and key team members to achieve strategic objectives.
- Investment Attraction. Preparing investment presentations and materials, and supporting negotiations with investors.
Establishment of Shared Service Centers and Internal IT Companies
My experience enables me to assist companies in establishing Shared Service Centers (SSCs) and internal IT companies to optimize business processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency:
- Developing a strategy for creating SSCs or internal IT companies, selecting the appropriate model
- Designing the structure, business processes, and regulations
- Centralizing and optimizing functions, including IT support, services, and data management
- Implementing best practices in project management and service delivery (ITIL, DevOps, Lean)
- Setting up KPIs and monitoring systems to enhance efficiency and transparency of operations
Management of Troubled IT Projects
If your project is facing challenges—whether delays, budget overruns, or technical issues—I can help get it back on track. My approach includes:
- Rapid diagnostics of problems and risks
- Development of a step-by-step project recovery plan
- Team organization and clear allocation of responsibilities
- Implementation of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, PMBOK, etc.)
- Negotiations with key stakeholders to ensure support and alignment on decisions
Development of Digital and IT Strategy
My expertise enables companies to build long-term digital development strategies that combine innovation with practical execution. Within this scope, I:
- Develop Digital and IT strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives
- Design digital transformation roadmaps with clearly defined implementation stages
- Conduct audits of the current IT landscape and provide recommendations for optimization
- Assist in the adoption of new technologies, including Big Data, AI, IoT, and Blockchain
Speaking at Conferences and Corporate Events
My expertise enables companies to build long-term digital development strategies that combine innovation with practical execution. Within this scope, I:
- Develop Digital and IT strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives
- Design digital transformation roadmaps with clearly defined implementation stages
- Conduct audits of the current IT landscape and provide recommendations for optimization
- Assist in the adoption of new technologies, including Big Data, AI, IoT, and Blockchain
Conducting Corporate Training
I provide training for executives and teams on the fundamentals of digital transformation, technology implementation, and IT project management. My services include:
- Delivering lectures, workshops, and masterclasses for top management and staff
- Designing customized training programs tailored to the specific needs of each company
- Developing skills in project management and innovation adoption
Independent IT Director
As an independent expert, I advise companies seeking professional management of their IT operations. My involvement includes:
- Auditing IT processes and providing recommendations for improvement
- Overseeing the implementation of IT strategies
- Assisting in the recruitment and management of IT teams
- Engaging with shareholders and the board of directors to align initiatives
Participation in Boards of Directors as an Independent Digital Director
My experience in key executive roles enables me to effectively advise companies at the strategic management level. I contribute to the development of long-term strategies for digital transformation and innovation, offering solutions that drive business growth and strengthen competitive advantage.
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