Slavi Slavev - Head of AI Enablement

Q: Where is Slavi based?

Slavi is based in Vienna, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Slavi speak?

Slavi speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Slavi have?

Slavi has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Slavi has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Slavi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Slavi's latest experience?

Slavi's most recent position is Head of AI Enablement at REEVO Tech .

Q: What companies has Slavi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Slavi has worked for REEVO Tech , FINASTRA Inc. , and Antler .

Q: Which industries is Slavi most experienced in?

Slavi is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Healthcare , and Food and Beverage . Slavi also has some experience in Retail and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Slavi most experienced in?

Slavi is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Research and Development (R&D) . Slavi also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Marketing , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Slavi worked in recently?

Slavi has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Retail , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Slavi worked in recently?

Slavi has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Marketing .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Nov 2024 - Sep 2025

11 months

Bucharest, Romania

Head of AI Enablement

REEVO Tech

Architected enterprise AI strategy delivering 25% cost reduction through multi-LLM platform integration (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini) with intelligent routing and fallback optimization
Drove operational excellence achieving 85% reduction in manual documentation and 3x faster campaign production through AI workflow automation and agent deployment across Slack and Microsoft Teams
Established AI governance framework from ground up, implementing EU AI Act compliance, data redaction protocols, and safety filters aligned with DPIA standards
Scaled AI adoption through structured onboarding programs, developing departmental workflows with secure access controls and comprehensive audit trails
Implemented advanced RAG systems using Elasticsearch, Vertex AI, and Azure AI Foundry to improve knowledge access and output reliability
Managed delivery through OKR framework coordinating cross-functional squads across 6-week project cycles to ensure strategic alignment and measurable results

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

11 months

Bucharest, Romania

Business Operations, AI Lead, to CRO

FINASTRA Inc.

Served as strategic AI advisor to Chief Revenue Officer, leading enterprise AI adoption initiatives and optimizing revenue operations across global sales, marketing, and product organizations
Led AI transformation initiatives including Microsoft Copilot enterprise rollout with comprehensive change management programs
Directed cross-functional operations collaborating with Sales, Product, and Marketing to optimize processes using Salesforce and Xactly platforms
Developed AI-driven GTM strategies to accelerate pipeline growth and improve sales effectiveness through data-driven decision making
Established KPI frameworks to measure AI impact on revenue objectives and business outcomes

Jan 2020 - Oct 2023

3 years 10 months

Oslo, Norway

Co-Founder & CTO

Antler

Founded and launched Rask.app through Antler's accelerator program, building an on-demand grocery delivery platform from concept to market launch in the competitive Nordic market
Led complete SDLC for native iOS/Android applications and e-commerce platform from concept to market launch
Drove 73% conversion increase and 21% improvement in customer retention through personalized AI-powered marketing campaigns
Implemented growth strategy using SEO/SEM optimization to significantly improve lead generation and customer engagement

Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

6 years

Co-Founder & Managing Director

BLITAB GmbH

Created groundbreaking product using disruptive actuating technology for real-time tactile text and graphics, securing first-mover advantage in assistive tech market
Built and led cross-functional team of 50+ developers, engineers, and sales experts across three continents
Developed strategic vision aligning technology innovation with business needs to drive global expansion
Led product R&D through agile methodologies, managing feature prioritization and go-to-market strategy
Achieved global recognition with coverage in The New York Times, BBC News, CNN, MIT Technology Review, CNBC, and The Huffington Post
Secured multiple innovation awards including MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge, SMU Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Award, and EIT Digital Challenge

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Vienna, Austria

International IT & Innovation Consultant

Papyrus Software AG

Developed product roadmaps focused on software architecture, personalization, and demand forecasting for enterprise clients
Enhanced application performance through infrastructure optimization recommendations and SQL database tuning strategies

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (9 years), Healthcare (6 years), Food and Beverage (4 years), Retail (4 years), and Banking and Finance (1 year).

Information Technology

Healthcare

Food and Beverage

Retail

Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (12.5 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), Research and Development (6 years), Strategy (6 years), Marketing (4 years), and Business Intelligence (2 years).

Product Development

Information Technology

Research and Development

Strategy

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Summary

Enterprise AI Transformation Leader specializing in scaling generative AI from pilot to production across complex organizations. Track record includes: 85% operational efficiency gains, 25% cost optimization, and 3x faster delivery through strategic LLM integration, RAG systems, and workflow automation. Expert in building Responsible AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act compliant), leading cross-functional squads through OKR-driven execution, and aligning technical capabilities with executive business priorities. Drove AI adoption across 7 business units enterprise-wide.

Skills

Ai Strategy & Governance: Ai Strategy Development, Enterprise Ai Adoption, Responsible Ai Frameworks, Eu Ai Act Compliance, Kpi Tracking, Roi Measurement
Leadership & Management: Cross-functional Team Leadership, Change Management, Executive Communication, Vendor Management, Okr Frameworks, Agile/scrum
Ai Platforms & Tools: Llmops (Governance, Monitoring, Cost Optimization), Rag Systems, Multi-llm Integration (Claude, Gemini, Openai), Cloud Platforms (Aws, Gcp, Azure), Vertex Ai, Azure Ai Foundry, N8n Workflow Automation
Enterprise Systems: Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Design Thinking Methodologies

Languages

Bulgarian

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2012 - Present

Technical University of Vienna

MSc of Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Vienna, Austria

Sep 2007 - Sep 2011

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

BSc of Informatics · Informatics · Sofia, Bulgaria

Certifications & licenses

AI Automation

n8n & APIs

AI Strategy

REEVO

AI Video & Avatar

Synthesia

AI Fundamentals

SoftUni

Design Thinking

Darden

Strategic Marketing

EBC*L Level A & B

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Slavi based?

Slavi is based in Vienna, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Slavi speak?

Slavi speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Slavi have?

Slavi has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Slavi has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Slavi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Slavi be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Slavi would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of AI Enablement, Business Operations, AI Lead, to CRO, Co-Founder & CTO.

What is Slavi's latest experience?

Slavi's most recent position is Head of AI Enablement at REEVO Tech.

What companies has Slavi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Slavi has worked for REEVO Tech, FINASTRA Inc., and Antler.

Which industries is Slavi most experienced in?

Slavi is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Food and Beverage. Slavi also has some experience in Retail and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Slavi most experienced in?

Slavi is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Research and Development (R&D). Slavi also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Marketing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Slavi worked in recently?

Slavi has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Retail, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Slavi worked in recently?

Slavi has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Marketing.

What is Slavi's education?

Slavi holds a Master in Business Informatics from Technical University of Vienna and a Bachelor in Informatics from Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski".

Does Slavi have any certificates?

Slavi has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: AI Automation, AI Strategy, and AI Video & Avatar.

What is the availability of Slavi?

Slavi is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Slavi?

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