Konstantin Stein - IT Projects with AI Support. Development and Management

Q: Where is Konstantin based?

Konstantin is based in Rakovac, Serbia and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Konstantin speak?

Konstantin speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced), Ukrainian (Advanced), Georgian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Konstantin have?

Konstantin has at least 15 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 and 1 month . Note that Konstantin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Konstantin's latest experience?

Konstantin's most recent position is CEO & Founder at Optilife GmbH .

Q: 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 .

Q: Which industries is Konstantin most experienced in?

Konstantin is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Advertising , and Information Technology . Konstantin also has some experience in Transportation , Manufacturing , and Real Estate .

Q: 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 Strategy , Project Management , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Konstantin worked in recently?

Konstantin has recently worked in industries like Advertising , Media and Entertainment , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Konstantin worked in recently?

Konstantin has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Strategy , and Finance .

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Rakovac, Serbia

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Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

Serbia

CEO & Founder

Optilife GmbH

Served as CEO overseeing the development of two projects:

The Optilife AI app for utility management and payments for homeowners and tenants:
Planning development for small rental companies and businesses
Manufacturing proprietary water, electricity, and gas meters to connect to the app (planned)
Seeking funding and engaging with partners
Expanding into the Balkan region and preparing for the EU market
The TruckNetz.DE system for truck breakdown assistance info service:
Launching 50-60 pages for different cities and regions across Germany
Partnering with third parties, tow truck services, etc.
Marketing and media

Mar 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Armenia

CEO & Founder

Blitz Technologies GmbH

Online advertising, contextual ads, and banner automation on high-traffic websites
Led the company after the Ukraine war outbreak to move operations out of Russia
Managed 4 employees and up to 20 journalists on English-language projects
Managed administration, strategy development, and production of the advertising automation system
Partner acquisition and engagement, financial management, and contract management

Sep 2020 - Nov 2023

3 years 3 months

Russian Federation

CEO & Founder

Traf Media GmbH

Managed the entire company with 18 employees and up to 140 authors for in-house and partner projects
Executive management, strategy development, partner engagement, 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 support, and editorial development for various online media (kinoafisha.info, day.ru) aimed at increasing traffic and ad revenue

Apr 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years 6 months

Moscow, Russian Federation

Project Manager, Editor-in-Chief

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 staff
Financial planning and ad revenue management
Founded my own company in September 2020 together with the editor-in-chief and IT head after project success

Aug 2015 - Apr 2018

2 years 9 months

Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation

Branch General Director

Radiostation 'Silver Rain' Ural

Overall management of the branch station in Yekaterinburg
Responsible for program planning and editorial management
Budget and personnel responsibility

Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

2 years

Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation

TV & Radio Project Director, Creative Director

KP Publishing House, JSC

Leading TV and radio projects
Developing creative concepts and overseeing implementation
Coordinating editorial and technical teams

Oct 2010 - Nov 2012

2 years 2 months

Moscow, Russian Federation

Program Director, Head of Editorial, Radio KP

KP Publishing House, JSC

Managing programming and editorial operations for Radio KP in Yekaterinburg and Moscow
Managing content, scheduling, and team coordination

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Information Technology, Transportation, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

Media and Entertainment

Advertising

Information Technology

Transportation

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Finance, Marketing, Product Development, Strategy, Project Management, and Operations.

Finance

Marketing

Product Development

Strategy

Project Management

Operations

Summary

Thanks to my many years of experience with all processes in IT & digital media, AI support, and digital advertising, I can decisively advance your projects:

Interface for all departments, one- to three-year planning, budgeting.
Strategy, planning, and monitoring in all phases of project development and implementation – Scrum, Agile, Jira, and Kanban.
Leading the IT dev team: experience in planning and overseeing frontend/backend programming, UI/UX design, CMS development, server architecture & hosting services.
SEO and SMM strategies and their performance monitoring.
Content distribution on various platforms (text, audio, video): traffic growth from Google Discover and other sources — millions of visitors you often don’t notice.
Content strategies – development and execution.
"Smart Team": motivating teams for traffic successes – financial and spiritual development.
Supporting the IT department: network setup, server & data security.

Almost 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 a custom platform (CMS for media websites, [link]), plus technologies for improved content distribution and online advertising (goal: increase traffic and revenue).

Skills

It Project Management
Leadership And Teamwork
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Business Analysis
Effective Time Management

Languages

Russian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Serbian

Advanced

Ukrainian

Advanced

...and 1 more

Education

Sep 1995 - Jun 1999

Ural State Technical University

Computer Science: Computer Systems & Networks · Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation

Sep 1990 - Jun 1993

Secondary School Vienna, Jesuit College Kalksburg

Vienna, Austria

Sep 1985 - May 1995

College with Advanced German

Graduate · Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation

Certifications & licenses

IVLP

US State Department

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Media and Entertainment 12.5 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 4 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Russian Federation, Serbia, Armenia)

Primary country Russian Federation

Expertise

Recent roles CEO & Founder, Project Manager, Editor-in-Chief, Branch General Director

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Information Technology

Main business areas Finance, Marketing, Product Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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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), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced), Ukrainian (Advanced), Georgian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Konstantin have?

Konstantin has at least 15 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 and 1 month. 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, Editor-in-Chief, Branch General Director.

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 and Entertainment, Advertising, and Information Technology. Konstantin also has some experience in Transportation, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

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 Strategy, Project Management, and Operations.

Which industries has Konstantin worked in recently?

Konstantin has recently worked in industries like Advertising, Media and Entertainment, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Konstantin worked in recently?

Konstantin has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Finance.

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?

Konstantin's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.