Mikalai Paulau - Managing Director

Q: Where is Mikalai based?

Mikalai is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mikalai speak?

Mikalai speaks the following languages: Belarusian (Native), Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Elementary), Ukrainian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mikalai have?

Mikalai has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Mikalai has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months . Note that Mikalai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mikalai's latest experience?

Mikalai's most recent position is Managing Director at IPMS UG .

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

In recent years, Mikalai has worked for IPMS UG .

Q: Which industries is Mikalai most experienced in?

Mikalai is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Transportation . Mikalai also has some experience in Energy , Healthcare , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Mikalai most experienced in?

Mikalai is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Sales , and Procurement . Mikalai also has some experience in Logistics , Strategy , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Mikalai worked in recently?

Mikalai has recently worked in industries like Energy , Healthcare , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Mikalai worked in recently?

Mikalai has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Sales .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 5 months

Teltow, Germany

Managing Director

IPMS UG

Project and site management in steel production, mining, drive technology, power quality
Consulting and sales in medical technology, safety equipment and video surveillance
Wholesale of machinery/technological equipment and medical technology

Mar 2010 - Feb 2020

10 years

Berlin, Germany

Managing Director

IPL GmbH

Consulting for mergers and acquisitions, logistics & strategic procurement for semiconductor manufacturers
Project and site management, logistics, sales, consulting, export-import handling in security technology and video surveillance
Project management, consulting, logistics, sales and import-export handling for the glass, wood and metalworking industries (technological equipment and spare parts)
Logistics and transport handling for complex and specific orders (e.g., delivery of radioactive materials, temporary imports, etc.)

Jan 2005 - Feb 2010

5 years 2 months

Plößberg, Germany

Technical Manager for projects in Russia

HORN Glasanlagen GmbH, HORN Glass Industries AG

Project and site management as well as sales in the glass industry for modernization and new construction of glass plants (float and container glass) in Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine, with investment volumes of approx. €500,000 to €20 million

Apr 2001 - Dec 2004

3 years 9 months

Minsk, Belarus

Advisor, Project Manager, Deputy Head of Export and Investment Promotion Offices, Managing Director of the Training Center

IBB Minsk

Industry promotion, support for investment projects, assisting internationally active companies with public tenders
Organization and implementation of seminars, conferences and specialized training measures for plant managers in Russia, Belarus and Germany in cooperation with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Handling of EU projects

Aug 2000 - Mar 2001

8 months

Homieĺ, Belarus

Automation Engineer

BELSTEKLOPROM GmbH

Construction of a new container glass plant in Gomel; technical support for the project on behalf of the investor (TECHNOBANK, Minsk)
Controlling and participation in conducting tenders as well as contract preparation with suppliers of technological equipment and construction companies/service providers

Aug 1999 - Aug 2000

1 year 1 month

Minsk, Belarus

Automatic Control Systems Engineer

ELTICON GmbH

Supervision of assembly of electronic equipment and installation of control systems during the modernization of concrete plants in Russia

Aug 1999 - Aug 2000

1 year 1 month

Minsk, Belarus

Planning Engineer

Minsk Mechanical Plant

Operational planning work in the production of electronic components

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation, Energy, Healthcare, and Metals and Mining.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Transportation

Energy

Healthcare

Metals and Mining

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Sales, Procurement, Logistics, Strategy, and Human Resources.

Project Management

Sales

Procurement

Logistics

Strategy

Human Resources

Summary

Through my many years of international experience, I have gained in-depth knowledge of the market, legislation, standards and regulations, as well as other specific requirements for conducting foreign trade operations in Germany/EU, USA, Ukraine, Russia/Belarus (taking into account applicable sanctions and trade restrictions).

I am very well versed in sales activities and trade fair work, and have practical experience organizing large events at an international level and managing EU projects.

This allows me to handle multifaceted tasks in project execution, project and site management, and sales.

Skills

Functional Architecture And Risk And Requirements Management
Business Process Analysis And Design / Quality Management
Methodological Skills And Process Models
Team Leadership
Managing Projects With Highly Complex Functional Architectures (Including Agile/Scrum)
Financial Management Including Bank Guarantees And Letters Of Credit
Site Management / Construction Organization, Personnel Management
Contract Law And Drafting In Construction And Foreign Trade (Including Fidic Contracts)
Sales Of Complex, Technically Sophisticated Machinery And Equipment
Export/Import Of Goods, Especially Machinery And Industrial Equipment, Customs Clearance, Preparation And Adaptation Of Technical Documentation
Implementation Of Project Logistics, Including General Management, Technical Coordination (During Planning And Construction), And Complex Logistical Support Including Project Expediting
Transport Planning And Handling, Warehouse Management Organization
Purchasing And Supplier Management
Certification Of Goods In Germany, Russia, Belarus And Ukraine
Technical Specifications And Planning
Communication And Moderation Know-How
Identifying Opportunities And Risks
Customer/Service Orientation
Business Development, Among Others
Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Etc.)
Ms Project
Oracle Primavera P6
Autocad
Coreldraw
Photoshop
Ms Navision
Adobe Audition, Etc.
Creative, Communicative, Very Resilient, Joyful, Flexible, Open, Direct, Demanding And Responsible, With A Good Sense Of Humor
Diplomatic Manner, Negotiation Skills, Analytical Thinking
Excellent Language Skills
Intellectual Engagement With Complex Questions, Interest In New Experiences, As Well As In Complex And Unusual Tasks
Practical Experience Working With International Staff, Multicultural And Interfaith Competencies
Willingness To Travel Without Restrictions

Languages

Belarusian

Native

Russian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Polish

Elementary

...and 1 more

Education

Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics

Diploma in Automation Engineering · Automation Engineering · Minsk, Belarus

Certifications & licenses

Knowledge certificate under Section 21a (4) sentence 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations for controlling unmanned aircraft

State-recognized insolvency administrator (in Belarus)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Manufacturing 23 y

Avg length 3 y 11 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Belarus, Germany)

Primary country Belarus

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Technical Manager for projects in Russia, Advisor, Project Manager, Deputy Head of Export and Investment Promotion Offices, Managing Director of the Training Center

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation

Main business areas Project Management, Sales, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Mikalai based?

Mikalai is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Mikalai speak?

Mikalai speaks the following languages: Belarusian (Native), Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Elementary), Ukrainian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mikalai have?

Mikalai has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Mikalai has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months. Note that Mikalai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mikalai be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mikalai would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Technical Manager for projects in Russia, Advisor, Project Manager, Deputy Head of Export and Investment Promotion Offices, Managing Director of the Training Center.

What is Mikalai's latest experience?

Mikalai's most recent position is Managing Director at IPMS UG.

What companies has Mikalai worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mikalai has worked for IPMS UG.

Which industries is Mikalai most experienced in?

Mikalai is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Transportation. Mikalai also has some experience in Energy, Healthcare, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Mikalai most experienced in?

Mikalai is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Procurement. Mikalai also has some experience in Logistics, Strategy, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Mikalai worked in recently?

Mikalai has recently worked in industries like Energy, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Mikalai worked in recently?

Mikalai has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Sales.

What is Mikalai's education?

Mikalai holds a Bachelor in Automation Engineering from Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics.

Does Mikalai have any certificates?

Mikalai has 2 certificates. These include: Knowledge certificate under Section 21a (4) sentence 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations for controlling unmanned aircraft and State-recognized insolvency administrator (in Belarus).

What is the availability of Mikalai?

Mikalai is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mikalai?

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