Armenia Digital Awards 2025 winners are here!

Sergei Krivov is a digital strategist and content growth expert with a background in audience development, platform monetization, and brand storytelling. He began his career as a content creator, building a large international following across multiple platforms before transitioning into digital consulting. After relocating to the United States, he led the transformation of a traditional business into a nationally recognized digital brand. His expertise spans organic promotion, e-commerce growth, and educational product development for the creator economy.

Mariam has been in the business field for 5 years and has successfully implemented over 150 projects, collaborating with 50 small and medium-sized companies. She also conducts trainings on LinkedIn for both individuals and businesses. Currently, she provides LinkedIn Sales and Marketing course at University of Leipzig, partner with some entrepreneurial clubs and programs that inhance women voice and encourage women entrepreneurs. “Raise up to rise up ” is the motto Mariam lives by.

Sergey Kuznetsov is a media and content leader with a strong product background. He serves as Product Head at IXBT and CEO of itzine.ru, leading digital media initiatives and driving content strategies. With a deep interest in data science and Python development, Sergey bridges editorial expertise with technical innovation, building products that resonate with users and scale effectively. His work focuses on creating high-quality digital experiences, blending media, technology, and data into impactful solutions.

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I’ve been involved in marketing, producing and blogging since I was a teenager. During this time, I was trusted to promote projects by highly experienced executives, celebrities and business leaders, which allowed me to develop significant skills and competencies in these areas. In my professional activities, I was involved in developing marketing strategies, packaging personal brands, setting up online schools and sales funnels, organizing commercial filming, as well as SEO promotion and working with partners. My ideas are often born at the intersection of previous experience in various niches, which allows me to offer non-standard and effective solutions.

Vladimir Frolkin is a DevOps engineer and entrepreneur with over seven years of experience in infrastructure development and process automation for international fintech and e-commerce projects across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. He has also launched his own services and contributed to multiple startup initiatives, bringing both technical depth and entrepreneurial insight. Previously a jury member at technology competitions, he actively supports the growth of the Armenian IT community.

Alex Chiru is an e-commerce entrepreneur and brand strategist with over a decade of experience building and scaling global consumer brands. As Founder and CEO of Vandor Group, he leads multiple companies specializing in Amazon growth, catalog optimization, creative brand storytelling, and AI-driven marketplace strategies. His work spans the U.S. and European markets, where he has helped startups and multi-million-dollar businesses achieve sustainable growth and international expansion.

Gohar Sargsyan is an innovative entrepreneur and seasoned communications strategist with extensive international experience in brand strategy, marketing, and partnerships. As the Founder and CEO of PowerFusion, a U.S.-based company specializing in smart, scalable EV charging solutions, she leads efforts to advance sustainable mobility and drive the future of electric vehicle infrastructure. In addition to her entrepreneurial role, Gohar serves as Head of Business Development at Yerevan Brandy Company, supporting the growth of Ararat Brandy and its portfolio across global markets. Previously, she was Head of Communications at the United Nations World Food Programme in Armenia, where she spearheaded strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. Gohar also gained valuable experience in the U.S. working with the Urban Institute and the Chamber of Commerce in Springfield, Missouri. She is a Muskie Fellow at the University of Missouri, with a focus on Public Management, and holds an Executive MBA from the University of York and the University of Strasbourg.

Product leader (6+ years of experience, B2C) with experience driving new product concepts from idea to launch and growing business value through market expansion and growth initiatives.

Head Of E-commerce & Digital Marketing

Anna Volchik is a content marketing expert specializing in luxury hospitality and premium brands, with over eight years of international experience. She has developed visual strategies and campaigns for companies including PENHALIGON’S, PHILIPP PLEIN, Huawei, Darphin, Jacobs, and Hilton, as well as numerous leading hotels across Europe. In 2021, she earned a Master of Architecture degree and created a proprietary methodology that integrates architectural principles into brand identity, training more than 800 students in its application.

I’m an accomplished marketing and business development professional with a passion for creating high-impact, insight-driven campaigns that deliver real business results. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the world’s most iconic brands—LEGO, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and the FIFA World Cup—leading initiatives that drive consumer engagement, brand growth, and strategic transformation. My expertise spans digital strategy, trend forecasting, and cross-industry innovation. I’ve authored scientific articles published in HAC-accredited journals and shared my perspectives in major outlets like Marie Claire, contributing to the broader dialogue on marketing best practices and emerging trends. As an active member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and the European Customer Data Management Association (ECDMA), I’m committed to advancing our industry through collaboration, thought leadership, and continuous learning.

An accomplished financial and business management professional with over 15 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and enterprise financial control. His career includes leadership roles as CEO and entrepreneur where he successfully implemented budgeting systems, managerial reporting, and process automation across multiple international markets. As the founder and head of companies in Slovakia, Ukraine, and Romania, he has delivered scalable financial and operational solutions, serving thousands of clients worldwide. His expertise covers strategy, P&L management, risk control, data quality assurance, and the integration of advanced financial systems such as 1C and BI tools. Recognized for driving efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth, he has consistently achieved measurable results, including cost reductions, accelerated reporting cycles, and improved business performance.

Rajnish Narayanan (Raj) is a well-recognized keynote speaker, digital marketing & AI consultant & brand strategist with many years of experience in successfully implementing complex, enterprise-level digital marketing & technology projects across the globe.
 
 He helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing & sales professionals transform their businesses by navigating them successfully through the complex world of digital marketing & AI.
 
Raj has trained numerous businesses across the globe on varied topics in the field of digital marketing & AI and has worked closely with both Fortune 500 companies and start-ups, which gives him a unique understanding and expertise in digital marketing, AI & the social media landscape. He is associated as a speaker, trainer & mentor with startups, colleges and universities, and service delivery providers. These providers include employment agencies, newcomer assistance firms, charitable & non-profit organizations, learning disabilities associations, and cross-cultural associations. Raj is recognized on LinkedIn as a “Top Digital Marketing Voice” and a prominent authority in Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for his contribution to the community. Rajnish Narayanan

A recognized cybersecurity expert and Security Engineer at Aviasales, specializing in building SIEM systems and automating information security processes. Holds CompTIA Security+ and LPIC-1 certifications.

Results-driven marketing professional specializing in brand management, digital marketing, and project management. Proven expertise in leading teams to execute high-impact campaigns, drive sales, and enhance brand visibility. Skilled in strategic marketing, stakeholder management, and digital transformation, with a track record of optimizing ROI, launching successful initiatives, and fostering key partnerships. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to boost campaign performance and engagement.

Sales Management Specialist. I have more than 15 years of experience in B2B corporate sales. Almost all my experience was in IT companies. I know how the market works and how to increase sales of a product or service. Built sales departments from the ground and increased the performance of existing departments. I also have extensive experience in negotiating and contracting.

Strategically minded sales leader with over 8.5 years of experience in the global IT consulting and software engineering sector. Ilya has a proven track record in sales leadership, business development, digital enablement, and cross-border client acquisition. His expertise spans lead generation, customer success management, and building high-performing sales teams to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Im Marketing Manager with more than 15+ years of experience! I love marketing and it’s my passion! I’m also lecturing marketing in private and public sectors.

7 figure seller LLB, LLM, founder of marketplace litigation center

Roman Ishchenko is the founder of Raised, an AI-driven recruiting platform backed by 500 Global that connects leading tech companies with top AI talent. His company collaborates with YC, General Catalyst, and Greylock portfolio startups, helping them build world-class teams. Before launching Raised, he led digital transformation projects for Fortune 500 clients at Arthur D. Little and introduced a B2B SaaS platform at Mastercard.

Avag Simonyan is a startup investor and ecosystem builder, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Triple S Venture Capital. He also co-founded Seaside Startup Summit and the Startup Armenia Foundation. With 10+ years supporting AI and deep-tech founders, Avag mentors early-stage teams and brings hands-on expertise in fundraising, go-to-market, and scale-up strategy.

Kirill Timofeev is the Founder and CEO of Mad Lead Printer, an international email marketing and automation agency based in Belgrade. With over a decade of experience in digital strategy, lifecycle marketing, and CRM automation, he has led projects across fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce sectors, achieving measurable growth for clients from Silicon Valley to London. As Fractional CMO and Managing Partner at GFS Group (U.S.), he helped the platform grow more than tenfold in annual revenue and made email a major revenue channel. A member of the E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association (ECDMA) and Russian Guild of Marketers, Kirill also serves as a jury member for international awards, sharing his expertise at the intersection of technology, data, and strategic marketing.

Khamidulla Sharipov Khotam ugli is an industrial entrepreneur and production specialist, currently serving as Founder and CEO of SUCCESSFUL INDUSTRY LLC. His professional profile is defined by strong leadership in enterprise development, process management, and the implementation of innovative production solutions that enhance scalability and performance within the construction and industrial sectors.

Evgeniia Sonts is a seasoned PR expert, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 25 years of experience in strategic communications and personal branding. She is the founder of the PR agency ApPRove, which specializes in international promotion and personal brand development for business owners and creative professionals.

Eugeniia Sonts exemplifies a professional who combines deep expertise in PR with personal charisma and an active life stance. Her approach to building personal brands and international promotion makes her a sought-after expert in her field.

Articles about her clients have been published in leading international media such as Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and others. Throughout her career, Evgeniia has helped more than 500 entrepreneurs develop their personal brands, win prestigious awards, and build strong international reputations.

Ivan Mishchenko — award-winning Android developer and AI engineer with proven expertise in building secure, scalable, and innovative mobile solutions for the banking and telecom sectors across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Recognized as Developer of the Year (Innovation and Technology, Artificial Intelligence) at the Digital Leaders Awards 2025 and winner of Achievement in Engineering – AI and Machine Learning at the Cases and Faces Awards 2025. Published author of peer-reviewed research on Android security and AI-driven mobile systems, he contributes to advancing intelligent and user-centric digital ecosystems.

Digital Marketing and E-commerce Specialist with 10+ years experience OZON Marketplace Expert (including OZON Global) Business Development Consultant for Armenian companies (Telcell Market, Elassi, Reyma, Arcada, etc.)

If you have a digital project that’s pushing boundaries, solving problems, or creating new possibilities, don’t miss out the chance to shape the future of Armenia’s digital ecosystem. Armenia Digital Awards 2025 is your opportunity to showcase your work to a wider audience and gain recognition for your contributions to the digital world. This is a chance to highlight your work, network with industry leaders, and be celebrated for the impact you’re making.

Speaker at leading tech conferences, jury member at AI and fintech competitions, and contributor to open-source backend and ML tooling. Recognized for advancements in scalable system design and predictive algorithms, Konstantin evaluates projects with a focus on technical depth, originality, and real-world applicability.

Marketing enthusiast (5+ years of experience) with a wide range of professional and personal interests. As marketing is a broad sphere, I am mostly interested in digital, content, SMM and communications, passionate about creating strategies based on analysis and business-oriented creativity. Recently started to deepen my knowledge in direct marketing (email, SMS, push) and started to work more with technical setups to increase the deliverability of email campaigns.

Oleksandr Trotsenko is an entrepreneur, data strategist, and the founder of Asinstat, a software as a service (SaaS) analytics platform used by over 2,600 Amazon sellers. He has over a decade of experience in e-commerce and marketplace analytics and has co-founded several international companies with a combined annual turnover exceeding $14 million. As the author of Principles of Ranking and Product Promotion Methodology, Trotsenko helps brands achieve sustainable growth on major global marketplaces. Through private consultations, he advises companies on scaling, optimization, and data-driven decision-making to achieve measurable business expansion.

I’m Hayk Ghukasyan, a backend engineering leader with over two decades of experience in building robust and scalable software systems. Throughout my career, I’ve led the development of high-traffic platforms, telecom systems, and business automation tools. I currently serve as Chief of Engineering at Hexact Inc., where I transformed monolithic systems into microservices and helped launch innovative products like Hexomatic and Hexospark. My expertise spans across Node.js, PHP, Java, cloud infrastructure, and system design. I’m also a senior member of IEEE and a proud member of the Forbes Technology Council, honored to contribute as part of the Globee Awards jury.

Madina Seisengaliyeva is a senior leader in digital advertising, AdTech, and market analytics with over a decade of experience across Central Asia. As Director Central Asia at Yandex Ads, she oversees the localization and expansion of AdTech products in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, managing a team of 50+ professionals and driving sustainable business growth. Previously, as Commercial Director at NielsenIQ Kazakhstan, she doubled the company’s business in three years and achieved record growth in 2023. With academic training from Oxford Brookes University and international fellowship experience in the United States, she brings a global perspective to regional innovation. Madina is also an active public speaker and mentor, committed to fostering talent and advancing digital commerce in emerging markets.

Talented QA Engineer with over eight years of industry experience, Yulia Drogunova specializes in implementing efficient testing strategies that secure exceptional product reliability for top-tier organizations. As a recognized IEEE Senior Member, she combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to advancing best practices in software quality and digital transformation.

Tetiana Dadochkina is a Visionary Marketing Leader with over 20 years of global and regional experience in strategic marketing and sales across the retail and FMCG sectors. Renowned for driving brand development, product launches, promotional campaigns, and innovation management, she has delivered outstanding results in multinational corporations. As Chief Marketing Officer of Respublika Park Shopping Mall, she led strategic initiatives that culminated in a successful launch, earning the RAU Awards 2024 for Best Marketing.
Skilled in ATL and BTL marketing, digital communications, event management, and sponsorship, Tetiana Dadochkina demonstrates a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and achieve measurable outcomes. An active member of the E-commerce and Digital Marketing Association (ECDMA), she is a prominent speaker at RAU EXPO and URE Club and the author of a marketing course for Retail Business School. Her thought leadership is published in The American Journal of Management and Economics and the International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods.

E-commerce Director at Domus and Duson, specializing in digital strategy, online sales, and customer-centric growth. Passionate about building strong local brands with global potential.

A highly accomplished Senior Software Engineer with extensive expertise in backend development, microservices architecture, and distributed systems. He has successfully led the design and implementation of enterprise-level fintech applications handling millions of requests daily. His achievements include reducing system latency and downtime, improving service reliability and scalability, and optimizing business logic to significantly increase efficiency. He has demonstrated leadership through mentoring junior engineers, conducting demos, and driving adoption of advanced solutions. Recognized for delivering impactful, scalable, and innovative software solutions, he has built a track record of success across fintech, manufacturing, and gaming industries.

Marketing Analyst and Vice President at Glad Selena Corporation, Olena brings extensive expertise in digital marketing, e-commerce, and data-driven brand growth. She has led international campaigns, authored peer-reviewed research on information noise and consumer behavior, and is an active member of the Ukrainian Marketing Association and the ECDMA as a Senior Member. Her work focuses on innovative strategies that combine creativity with measurable results, advancing the standards of global marketing practice.

Data Analytics Leader10+ years as a seasoned analyst with broad IT industry exposure across multiple sectors. As a Data Analyst at Loodsen LLC, he specializes in the design, development, and optimization of scalable data warehouses, advanced data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes. His published research covers database query optimization and the application of machine learning to data analysis, reflecting his commitment to innovation and efficiency. Aleksandr is recognized for establishing effective data governance practices and delivering data-driven insights that shape strategic and operational decisions.

Ketevan Aslanishvili is the Head of Digital Marketing at JSC Silk Bank, a fully digital banking service offering innovative solutions such as mobile payments, secured credit cards, cryptocurrency trading, loans, and deposits. With over seven years of experience, she has worked with more than 35 leading brands in Georgia and internationally, including Porsche, Toyota, Lexus, ProCredit Bank, Tegeta Motors, mymarket.ge, and Domino. Beyond her professional achievements, Ketevan is a digital marketing strategist, consultant, and trainer who has mentored many aspiring marketers. She is passionate about helping businesses grow through innovative digital solutions and supporting the development of the next generation of digital professionals.

Alina Litvinova – Serial entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of SIMPLE PARIS. With over 15 years of experience spanning fashion, cosmetics, retail, and HoReCa, she specializes in launching and scaling e-commerce brands. In 2024, she built an e-commerce ecosystem from scratch that generated $1M+ revenue in its first year, supported by her proprietary AI-driven tools for optimization, advertising, and content. As a mentor, she helps professionals and students achieve rapid growth by applying her proven methodologies.