
Vladimir Dyachkov, Ph.D
Editor-in-Chief of itinai.com
AI Product Leader
- Digital Transformation Expert
- Ph.D. in Economics
My expertise lies in transforming complex data into actionable insight, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring every piece of content on Itinai.com meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and real-world applicability.
I believe that AI is only as powerful as the human insight guiding it.
At Itinai.com, I lead our editorial strategy to reflect principles:
As Chief Editor at Itinai.com — a platform at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital healthcare, and global innovation. With over 15 years of experience in AI product development, agile transformation, and digital strategy, I bring a research-backed, user-centric approach to content leadership.
- Trustworthiness: Every article is fact-checked, and openly sourced
- Experience: Backed by 15+ years in AI, healthcare, and fintech across 10+ countries
- Expertise: Ph.D. in Economics with AI focus, hands-on ML product deployment
- Authoritativeness: Published across high-traffic platforms; built products used by millions
Publications
Research
Defining Institutions: Why Modern Data Demands a New Empirical Institutional Theory
Social Institutions: A Behavioural Approach for Operational Measurement
The Environment of Social Institutions: Measuring the Informational and Behavioural Infrastructure
Institutional Design Experimental Social Engineering in Behavioural Test
Institutional Evolution as a Measurable Selection Process on Behavioral Clusters
📘 Experience
🌍 Global AI Leadership
- Chief Product Officer, Digital Medical Products (2016–Present)
Led seven AI-driven product launches, including a WHO-based diagnostic tool structured around ICD-10. - Chief Transformation Officer, Lykke (2019–2020)
Oversaw international team restructuring, boosting agility and strategic alignment. - Senior Product Owner, goTRG (2018–2019)
Reduced time-to-market by 50% through agile adoption across eight teams, saving $120K/month in DevOps. - Product Leader, Alfa-Bank (2017–2018)
Managed the top-rated Alfa Mobile banking app, integrated Apple/Google/Samsung Pay services. - CPO, Price.ru (2014–2016)
Implemented AI-powered cataloging for over 30M products, doubling lead-based revenue. - Product Manager, RIA Novosti (2011–2014)
Oversaw content in 18 languages, serving 180M+ users monthly.
💡 Expertise & Focus
- AI/ML & Data Science: Computer vision, NLP, and predictive modeling
- Digital Product Strategy: From idea to launch across global markets
- Agile & Scalable Architecture: Cloud-native, API-first ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- User-Centric Design: Figma prototyping, UX/UI, and personalization
- Content Trustworthiness: Ensuring medical, financial, and AI content is sourced, cited, and verified
🎓 Education
- Ph.D. in Economics, TSU – Research focus: Informational Influence in Economic Systems
- Master’s Degree, TSU – Financial Management & Information Systems
📬 Contacts
Join the community of AI experts with Vladimir
- 🔗 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxproduct
- 🔗 X: x.com/vlruso
- 📧 info@itinai.com
- 📱 Telegram: @itinai
Editor-in-Chief itinai.com Picks
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Cookie Policy
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How Much Can You Really Tinker with Scrum?
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Comment Policy
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Telegram vs. WhatsApp: The Free Bot Advantage over WhatsApp
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My successful transition from project manager to Scrum master
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Sprint Review: More Than Just A Demo
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