Artificial Intelligence
and Innovation Management
I help companies systematically leverage the potential of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, increase profits, and expand into new markets.
About Me
Diana Nugmanova
AI Strategist and Digital Transformation Advisor
Diana Nugmanova
AI Strategist and Digital Transformation Advisor
- Over 12 years in IT, including 3+ years in AI: optimized hundreds of business processes, implemented dozens of large-scale innovations, and led cross-functional teams.
- Launched and scaled 4 startups in HRTech, FoodTech, Education, and Web3; raised over ₽30M in Russia and led an international investment team during a Series A round.
- 6+ years in executive roles as CPO, VP of Product, and Head of Investment Relations in international projects.
- Skolkovo resident; participant of FRII and MIPT accelerators in Russia, and EWA Accelerator in Dubai; mentor and tracker for early-stage startups.
- International experience advising companies and executives at all stages — from idea to market expansion.
- Designed and delivered comprehensive AI consulting and training programs.
My services
AI consulting for business
AI is not a trend — it’s the new foundation of business competitiveness. Those who adapt early gain exponential increases in efficiency, accelerate their processes, reduce costs, and unlock new…
AI Solution Analysis and Recommendation
The AI tools market is evolving rapidly — every month brings dozens of new platforms, models, and services. But in this fast-moving environment, it’s easy to lose focus: instead of…
AI Product Assessment and Advisory
AI projects are not just about technology — they’re about feasibility, maturity, and business value. Even a strong team may overlook architectural limitations, scaling risks, or the absence of product-market…
AI Training and Team Enablement
To derive real value from AI, it’s not enough to simply “send employees to a course” or demonstrate how ChatGPT works. It’s critical to integrate AI understanding into business processes,…
AI Implementation Product Support
Even the strongest AI initiative can fail during implementation. The reasons often lie in technical issues, incomplete data, overlooked team limitations, or internal resistance to change. That’s why it’s not…
AI Audit and Implementation Strategy
Many companies start their AI journey with local initiatives — a chatbot, text generation, or automating a small task. But without a clear strategy, these attempts rarely scale or deliver…
My works
My Skills
Market analysis and identification of growth opportunities
Full product lifecycle management
Data-driven product analytics and decision-making
Roadmap development and backlog management
Process analysis and bottleneck identification
Target process design
Implementation of automation tools
Development of regulations and operational guidelines
KPI definition and monitoring system setup
Market analysis and target audience definition
MVP development and hypothesis testing
Go-to-market strategy
Financial modeling and unit economics
Team and organizational structure setup
Growth process organization
AI solution implementation lifecycle
Architecture and structure of LLM models
Working with no/low-code AI platforms
Scenario and logic development for AI agents
Prompt engineering and chaining
Integration of generative models via API
Task planning and decomposition
Team formation and role distribution
Deadline, budget, and quality control
Project documentation and reporting
Agile, Scrum, and hybrid methodologies management
Designing training programs and methodologies
Delivering trainings, lectures, and workshops
Mentoring and employee support
Developing internal experts and AI ambassadors
Recruitment and onboarding
Implementation of motivation and evaluation systems
Recruitment and onboarding
Implementation of motivation and evaluation systems (KPI, OKR)
Defining business goals and priorities
Developing strategic initiatives and roadmaps
Financial and operational modeling
Risk assessment and scenario planning
Strategy execution monitoring and adjustment
Building financial models and forecasts
Budgeting and cost management
Evaluating unit economics and product performance
Fundraising and investor relations
Managing investment teams and processes
Delivering presentations and pitches
Leading negotiations
Public speaking and event participation
Facilitating team sessions and meetups
Visualizing ideas and preparing materials
My Contacts
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