Technology Transformation Executive · Advisor · Builder

See the big picture.Go deep where it matters.

I work across technology, product, data, operations and AI to simplify complexity, identify what matters, and turn strategy into working systems and measurable business results.

Global Enterprise · Growth Companies · Startups

01How I think

Make sense of complexity. Turn it into action.

I combine the ability to see the entire business system with the willingness to investigate the details that matter. Strategy becomes much stronger when it is grounded in how the technology, customer journey, data, workflows, economics and organization actually work.

01

Context

I look across strategy, customer, product, technology, data, operations, economics and risk to understand how the pieces affect one another.

02

Depth

I move into the details when necessary, whether that means architecture, workflows, analytics, vendors, security, infrastructure or implementation, so I can understand what is actually happening.

03

Direction

I turn what we learn into clear priorities, decisions, roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Zoom out Go deep Connect the dots Set direction Execute Measure

02Expertise

What I Do

I work across multiple disciplines because the hardest business problems rarely fit neatly inside one function.

01

Technology Transformation & Optimization

Assess and simplify technology stacks, consolidate platforms and data, redesign processes, improve architecture, and build operating models that can scale.

02

AI Strategy & AI-Native Transformation

Move from scattered AI experimentation to redesigned workflows, products and operating models.

03

Data, Automation & Decision Intelligence

Data strategy, analytics, automation and decision systems that turn information into better action.

04

Product & Digital Experience

Product strategy, digital experience, customer journeys, experimentation, engagement and growth.

05

Digital Commerce, Payments & Global Scale

Global commerce, payments, fraud, fulfillment and operations built to scale across markets.

06

Security, Governance & Risk

Security strategy, privacy, compliance, resilience and governance designed around real operating risk.

03 Emerging Technology & AI-Native Organizations

The real opportunity isn’t adding AI. It’s rethinking how the work gets done.

Most companies are adding AI to structures, workflows and roles designed for a pre-AI world.

I am focused on a different question:

If we were designing the company today, knowing what’s now possible with AI, how would we build it differently?

Work

What should be automated, augmented, redesigned or eliminated?

People + AI

Where should humans lead, where should AI assist, and where can AI take on work independently?

Data

What data needs to be consolidated, cleaned, structured or connected before automation and AI can work reliably?

Business

How does this change products, customer experience, economics and the way the company operates?

04 About

Builder at heart. Curious by nature.

Yuliya Novak in Yosemite National Park

Curiosity is what got me into technology, and it’s still what drives me today.

While studying languages in college, I taught myself animation, web development, and programming. What started as a hobby became my profession, and I’ve been learning, exploring, and building ever since.

I’ve never been interested in limiting myself to one discipline. I love understanding how businesses work, how technology, products, processes, and people connect, and how things can be done better. My strength is seeing the whole picture, then going deep where it matters. I enjoy connecting the dots, simplifying complexity, and turning ideas into working solutions.

I believe one of the most valuable skills is knowing how to figure things out. You don’t need to have all the answers. Curiosity, resourcefulness, good judgment, and a willingness to learn can take you a long way.

People fascinate me just as much as technology. I’m passionate about psychology, neuroscience, and understanding what makes us tick. As a leader, I value trust, genuine relationships, and a culture where people feel comfortable sharing ideas and doing their best work.

My professional journey spans digital commerce, global payments, product development, technology platforms, and business operations. These days, I’m especially interested in applying AI to solve meaningful problems, create real business value, and make the way we work and live simpler and smarter.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about wellness, longevity, spirituality, and travel. There’s always something new to discover!

05Career arc

Built layer by layer.

  1. 01 ·Develop

    Built websites and interactive digital experiences hands-on, writing front-end code and creating rich web experiences.

    Cablevision · AMC Networks
  2. 02 ·Build

    Built and scaled a proprietary e-commerce platform as part of the core team, while launching early international e-commerce businesses.

    Estée Lauder Companies
  3. 03 ·Scale

    Scaled e-commerce across brands, markets and regions, turning early launch playbooks into repeatable global operations.

    Estée Lauder Companies
  4. 04 ·Integrate

    Integrated acquired brands and connected commerce with fulfillment, logistics, payments and enterprise platforms.

    Estée Lauder Companies
  5. 05 ·Optimize

    Led global payments, fraud, checkout optimization and modernization, improving customer experience, operations and financial outcomes.

    Estée Lauder Companies
  6. 06 ·Transform

    Led technology, product, data, security and AI, connecting company strategy to execution.

    Indagare
  7. 07 ·Build + Advise

    Build with AI and advise founders and teams on product, technology, engineering and emerging technology.

    Independent Advisory · Applied AI

Experience & Scale

20+Years of experience
38Countries
20+Brands
12+E-commerce market launches

Business Impact

$3M+Fraud losses prevented
$2M+Revenue recovered
$700K+Cost savings
55% ↓Payment support contacts

06Working together

How I Can Help

I work best on complex problems where the answer isn’t obvious and business, product and technology need to come together.

01You know AI could change your business, but you need to figure out where it actually matters.

02Your technology team is busy, but you’re not sure the priorities are right.

03Your MVP works. Now you need to know if it’s ready for real customers.

04You need someone who can bridge business and technology, align the right teams, and turn complex ideas into clear action.

05Your commerce or payments stack is complex, expensive or holding back growth.

06You want to rethink how your business works as AI and emerging technology change what’s possible.

07Get in Touch

What are you trying to solve?

I work with founders, CEOs and leadership teams on product, technology and AI decisions, especially when the path forward isn’t obvious.

I’m also open to the right executive leadership opportunity, particularly where technology transformation, AI, product and business strategy intersect.

Tell me a little about what you’re building, changing or trying to figure out. I’m always interested in conversations around ambitious transformation work.