Dr. Erika Milkova, CEO

Dr. Milkova is a phenomenal researcher, expert, and executive with extraordinary contribution to the advancement of AI (artificial intelligence) and DT (digital transformation) in science and in national economy. She is among top 3 % of the most accomplished professionals in this area worldwide, and she is a brilliant researcher and professor.

Education

2001 – Bachelor Degree granted by Moscow Academy of Economics and Law.

2002 – Master’s Degree granted by Moscow Academy of Economics and Law.

2015 – PhD Degree granted by Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.

Career

2017 – now: CEO of National AI Laboratory.

2012 – now: Part-time Professor, Scientific Advisor of graduate and PhD students at Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and Invited Member of Dissertation Committee at Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.

2005 – 2017: Research Team Supervisor at International Assembly of Capitals and Major Cities.

2002 – 2005: Junior Researcher & Associate Professor at Moscow Academy of Economics and Law

Awards

For her remarkable contribution to contemporary science, as well as leading government initiatives like establishing Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and implementing predictive analytics, she has received a number of utmost prestigious awards, including:

Letter of Gratitude and Diploma by Parliament of Russia for Combatting Corruption by Digitizing Economy
Diploma by Ministry of Education & Science for Outstanding Contribution to AI Research
Diploma by Skolkovo Digital Transformation Leader of the year
Letter of Gratitude and Diploma by Ministry of Health for Outstanding Contribution to Combat COVID-19
Diploma by Financial University under the Government of Russian Federation Best Innovative Researcher of the 21^stCentury
Diploma by People’s Friendship University of Russia for Outstanding Contribution to International Education

Responsibilities as the CEO of AI Lab:

Hiring and developing management and R&D teams.
Leading a team of 125 researchers and engineers.
Ensuring organization’s KPIs and objectives are met.
Leading Research and Innovation key projects.
Designing strategic development of innovative programs.
Collaborating with industry executives and business representatives to set up market needs.
Handling government relations to identify national interests and set priorities of digitalization program.
Reporting to the Ministries, Parliament, and Skolkovo Foundation on the technology development progress.
Collaborating with customers, partners, and fellow researchers from Europe and Asia.
Representing organization at federal and international events (conferences, forums, and workshops).

Erika Gennadievna is a world-class specialist who has had a significant impact on the development of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in science and the national economy. Candidate of Economic Sciences, supervisor of postgraduates and doctoral students, teacher. Public figure, researcher, ideological inspirer and head of a number of projects in the field of artificial intelligence, winner of federal awards.

Since 2017, she has been heading the National Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence, being the general director of the institution and head of the Research and Development Department. In this position, he leads a team of 125 researchers and engineers, directing their activities in key research and innovation projects.

Erika considers the main components of her successful work in the field of innovation and digitalization to be a constant desire to modernize various processes, study the needs of certain areas of society and the ability to foresee how and to what extent digitalization can positively affect the management of processes and the work of individual industries.

Natalia Sorokina, CPO

Education

1992 – Bachelor Degree granted by Moscow Institute of Engineers of Geodesy, Aerial Photography and Cartography.

2002 – Second Higher Education Diploma in the specialty “Sociologist-psychologist” granted by State Academy of Investment Specialists.

Career

2017 – now: CPO of National AI Laboratory.

2012 – 2017: HR Director at CJSC “Spetsneftetrans”.

2003 – 2012: Head of the HR Department at LLC “Projectsersis”.

Responsibilities as the CPO of AI Lab:

Develops and implements the company’s HR strategies and policies aimed at improving business efficiency.
Updates, automates and manages key HR processes to ensure the reliability and efficiency of personnel records.
Forms and supports the corporate culture.
Manages talents and forms a talent pool.
Performs tactical planning and budgeting.
Develops corporate projects and programs.
Resolves labor disputes and conflict situations.
Organizes the process of integration of new employees in the company.

Alexander Kuzyakin, CFO

Education

2010 – Bachelor Degree in Economics granted by National Research Tomsk State University.

2018 – Master Degree in International Finance granted by National Research Tomsk State University.

Career

2017 – now: CFO of National AI Laboratory.

2013 – 2016: Director of the Financial and Resource Management Department at Profindustria – Center LLC.

2010 – 2013: Chief Accountant at Profindustria – Center LLC.

Responsibilities as the CFO of AI Lab:

Manages the financial unit of the company.
Carries out strategic planning and operational activities.
Optimizes the business processes of the financial unit.
Performs budgeting, control of payment discipline, audit of processes.
Performs tax planning and tax optimization.
Engaged in financial risk management, financial forecasting.
Interacts with banks, auditors and supervisory authorities.
Optimizes and automates business processes.

Natalia Shiian, Executive Expert (External)

Education

2001 – Master Degree in Molecular Biology granted by Lomonosov Moscow State University.

2006 – Candidate of Biological Sciences Degree granted by Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Career

2018 – now: Executive Expert of National AI Laboratory.

2018 – now: Managing Business Manager at Johnson&Johnson Medical.

2013 – 2018: Business Manager in Russia and CIS region at Johnson&Johnson Medical.

2009 – 2012: Marketing Manager in Russia and CIS region at Johnson&Johnson Medical.

2003 – 2008: Product Specialist at Abbott Diagnostic Division.

Responsibilities as the Executive Expert of AI Lab:

Establishes and maintains contacts with stakeholders, develops warm and trusting relationships.
Forms a personal sales and communication strategy.
Conducts product presentations, webinars, sales events.
Sets and executes strategic and operational goals to promote the company in the Russian market and abroad.
Conducts planning, protection and execution of budgets.
Develops the company’s commercial policy.
Conducts market analysis, tracking changes in market conditions, expanding the active customer base.
Conducts negotiations with clients and partners, concludes contracts.
Represents the interests of the company at specialized exhibitions, events.
Coordinates the work on the refinement of the product and the launch of the updated version on the market.

Alexey Kasatkin, CIO

Education

2006 – Degree in Information Technology granted by Far Eastern Federal University.

Career

2019 – now: CIO of National AI Laboratory.

2011 – 2018: Deputy Director for Digitalization at Velesstroy LLC.

2005 – 2011: Director of the IT Department at Kit LLC.

Responsibilities as the CIO of AI Lab:

Develops and implements innovative solutions.
Improves process architecture.
Digitalizes business processes.
Coordinates IT solutions with business strategy and business solutions.
Provides IT infrastructure support and management of the company’s IT department.
Manages the budget, procurement and other IT processes of the company.

Valeria Nepodkosova, Director of the Legal Department

Education

2005 – Bachelor of Laws Degree granted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale – School of Law.

2007 – Second Higher Education Diploma in Law granted by Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Career

2018 – now: Director of the Legal Department of National AI Laboratory.

2011 – 2017: Head of the Legal Department at Mangazeya Mining Group (Mangazeya Mining, Mangazeya Development, Mangazeya Zoloto).

2005 – 2011: Lawyer, part-time Deputy Head of the Legal Department at JSC “Privat-Invest” professional.

Responsibilities as the Director of the Legal Department of AI Lab:

Manages the legal service.
Monitors the progress of project work on the development of corporate schemes for business tasks.
Responsible for identifying and minimizing legal risks.
Develops internal documents, monitors their updating.
Monitors changes in legislation.
Interacts with government agencies, notaries.
Prepares analytical reports, legal opinions on various legal issues, including the application of legislation in the field of patent law and intellectual property rights.
Engaged in the organization and conduct of claim and claim work.

Kokorina Valentina, COO

Education

2007 – Bachelor Degree in Economic Theory granted by National Research University Higher School of Economics.

2009 – Master Degree in Economics granted by Moscow State Open University.

Career

2018 – now: COO of National AI Laboratory.

2014 – 2018: Head of Marketing Department at E.G. Media Corporation.

2009 – 2014: Deputy Executive Director at UEZS P.M.C.

Responsibilities as the COO of AI Lab:

Optimizes business processes from a strategic point of view.
Manages investments and global product sales strategy.
Forms and submits reports to the company’s executives on the implementation of strategies and optimization of projects.
Monitors compliance with local regulations.
Optimizes policies and procedures within the company in the field of waste reduction, cost savings and increased production efficiency.
Monitors administrative functions, including financial reporting and internal audit.