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Konstantin (Maximillian) Stein
CEO & Founder
Experience
Nov 2024 - Present
1 year 4 monthsSerbia
CEO & Founder
Optilife GmbH
- Founded and led development of the AI app Optilife for utility cost management and payments for home and apartment owners
- Planned development for small rental firms and businesses
- Produced proprietary water, electricity, and gas meters for integration with the app (planned)
- Sought financing and worked with partners
- Expanded into the Balkan region and prepared for the EU market
Mar 2022 - Present
4 yearsArmenia
CEO & Founder
Blitz Technologies GmbH
- Online advertising, contextual ads, and banner automation on high-traffic websites
- Led the company after the outbreak of the Ukraine war to avoid continuing operations in Russia
- Managed 4 employees and up to 20 journalists for English-language projects
- Oversaw management, strategy development, and production of the ad automation system
- Acquired partners, managed finances, and handled contracts
Sep 2020 - Nov 2023
3 years 3 monthsRussian Federation
CEO & Founder
Traf Media GmbH
- Managed the entire company with 18 employees and up to 140 authors for in-house and partner projects
- Directed operations, strategy development, partner relations, financial management, and contract preparation
- Launched and further developed media websites on a proprietary CMS: blitz.plus (launched December 2020; 500,000–900,000 visitors/day in 2021) and blitz.style (launched March 2021)
- Led partner projects: consulting, technical advising, and developing editorial teams for various online media (kinoafisha.info, day.ru) aimed at increasing traffic and ad revenue
Apr 2018 - Sep 2020
2 years 6 monthsMoscow, Russian Federation
Project Manager, Head of Editorial
KP Digital, KP Publishing House, JSC
- Project management for two websites of the national media holding KP: teleprogramma.pro (stars & TV news) and radiokp.ru (national radio station)
- Led teams (editorial, technical, SEO & SMM) of up to 47 employees
- Handled financial planning and ad revenue management
- Founded my own company in September 2020 with the editor-in-chief and IT head after project success
Aug 2015 - Apr 2018
2 years 9 monthsYekaterinburg, Russian Federation
General Director of the Branch
Radiostation 'Silver Rain' Ural
- Overall management of the branch station in Yekaterinburg
- Responsible for program scheduling and editorial management
- Budget and personnel responsibility
Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
2 yearsYekaterinburg, Russian Federation
TV & Radio Project Director, Creative Director
KP Publishing House, JSC
- Lead TV and radio projects
- Develop creative concepts and oversee implementation
- Coordinate editorial and technical teams
Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
2 years 2 monthsMoscow, Russian Federation
Program Director, Head of Editorial, Radio KP
KP Publishing House, JSC
- Managed programming and editorial operations for Radio KP in Yekaterinburg and Moscow
- Oversaw content, show scheduling, and team coordination
Summary
With my many years of experience in all IT and digital media processes, AI support, and digital advertising, I can significantly advance your projects:
- The interface between all departments, one- to three-year planning, budget management.
- Strategy, planning, and control in all phases of project development and implementation – Scrum, Agile, Jira, and Kanban.
- Leading the IT development team: experience planning and overseeing frontend/backend programming, UI/UX design, CMS development, server architecture & hosting services.
- SEO and SMM strategies and their performance tracking.
- Content distribution across various platforms (text, audio, video): driving traffic from Google Discover and other sources—millions of visitors you often won’t notice.
- Content strategies – development and execution.
- "Smart Team": motivating the teams through traffic achievements – financial and professional growth.
- Supporting the IT department: network setup, server & data security.
Nearly 25 years of experience in digital media, IT projects, and app development: from radio & TV to the Internet, from sound engineer to CEO and General Director. In the last three years: team development (up to 47 people – journalists, programmers, SMM and SEO experts), building my own platform (CMS for media websites, [link]), plus technologies for improved content distribution and online advertising (goal: increasing traffic and revenue).
Skills
- It Project Management
- Leadership And Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Business Analysis
- Effective Time Management
Languages
Russian
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGeorgian
AdvancedUkrainian
AdvancedGerman
Elementary ...and 1 more
Education
Sep 1995 - Jun 1999
Ural State Technical University
Computer Science: Computer Systems & Networks · Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Sep 1990 - Jun 1993
Middle School Vienna, Jesuit College Kalksburg
Vienna, Austria
Sep 1985 - May 1995
High School with Advanced German
Graduate · Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Certifications & licenses
IVLP
US State Department
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Where is Konstantin based?
Konstantin is based in Rakovac, Serbia and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Konstantin speak?
Konstantin speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), English (Advanced), Georgian (Advanced), Ukrainian (Advanced), German (Elementary), Serbian (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Konstantin have?
Konstantin has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Konstantin has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Konstantin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Konstantin be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Konstantin would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO & Founder, Project Manager, Head of Editorial, General Director of the Branch.
What is Konstantin's latest experience?
Konstantin's most recent position is CEO & Founder at Optilife GmbH.
What companies has Konstantin worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Konstantin has worked for Optilife GmbH, Blitz Technologies GmbH, and Traf Media GmbH.
Which industries is Konstantin most experienced in?
Konstantin is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Advertising, and Information Technology (IT). Konstantin also has some experience in Real Estate and Utility Services.
Which business areas is Konstantin most experienced in?
Konstantin is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Marketing, and Product Development. Konstantin also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Information Technology (IT).
Which industries has Konstantin worked in recently?
Konstantin has recently worked in industries like Advertising, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas has Konstantin worked in recently?
Konstantin has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.
What is Konstantin's education?
Konstantin attended Ural State Technical University for Computer Science: Computer Systems & Networks.
Does Konstantin have any certificates?
Konstantin has 1 certificate: IVLP.
What is the availability of Konstantin?
Konstantin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Konstantin?
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