About me

INTRO: I am a Senior Product Owner with a rare multidisciplinary background bridging Hardware Physics, Financial Strategy, and Digital Twins. In an industry often divided between hardware engineers and software developers, I operate at the intersection of both. I translate complex requirements into scalable digital products, ensuring that technical execution aligns with operational budgets and strategic goals.

### 🛠 CORE COMPETENCIES (The "T-Shaped" Profile)

My expertise is built on three pillars that allow me to manage full-cycle Defense & Dual-Use products:

1. OPTICAL & LASER ENGINEERING (The Hard Skills)

• Background: M.Sc. in Optical & Laser Instrument Engineering.
• Relevance: Deep understanding of the physics behind modern sensor arrays, optoelectronics, and targeting systems. I can communicate natively with hardware R&D teams regarding photonics, sensor pipelines, and physical constraints.
• Application: Validating hardware specifications before they enter physical prototyping.

2. SIMULATION & SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENTS (The Toolset)

• Background: 6+ years in AAA-quality production (Unreal Engine 5).
• Relevance: Leveraging VR/XR not just for visuals, but for Kinematic Validation and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) testing.
• Application: Creating "Digital Twins" of physical assets to test ergonomics, weapon handling drills, and tactical scenarios without risking expensive hardware.

3. OPERATIONS & FINANCE (The Management)

• Background: Specialist Degree in Finance & Economics.
• Relevance: Managing P&L, optimizing R&D budgets (~10% savings track record), and structured Agile delivery.
• Application: I don't just build technology; I ensure it is viable, scalable, and delivered on time/budget.

### 🎯 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE (SME) Beyond management, I bring specific domain knowledge relevant to training and simulation:

• Small Arms & Ballistics: Deep knowledge of Eastern Bloc/Soviet weaponry kinematics (handling, reloading logic, malfunction drills).