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

Experience

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Teltow, Germany

Managing Director

IPMS UG

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

Mar 2010 - Feb 2020

10 years

Berlin, Germany

Managing Director

IPL GmbH

Consulting for mergers and acquisitions; logistics and strategic purchasing for semiconductor manufacturers
Project and site management, logistics, sales, consulting, export-import processing in security technology and video surveillance
Project management, consulting, logistics, sales and export-import processing for the glass, wood and metal processing industry (technological equipment and spare parts)
Logistics and transport handling for complex and specific orders (e.g. delivery of radioactive materials, temporary import, 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 from approx. 500,000 to 20 million euros

Apr 2001 - Dec 2004

3 years 9 months

Minsk, Belarus

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

IBB Minsk

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

Aug 2000 - Mar 2001

8 months

Homieĺ, Belarus

Automation Engineer

BELSTEKLOPROM GmbH

New construction of a container glass plant in Gomel; technical oversight of the project on behalf of the investor (TECHNOBANK, Minsk)
Controlling and participation in tender processes; 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

Assembly supervision 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

Minsker Mechanischer Werk

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

After my many years of international experience, I know the market, legislation, standards and regulations, as well as other specific requirements for carrying out foreign trade activities in Germany/EU, the USA, Ukraine, Russia/Belarus (taking into account valid sanctions and trade restrictions).

I am very familiar with sales tasks and trade fair work, and I have practical experience organizing large events at an international level and handling EU projects.

This allows me to take on complex tasks in project management, site supervision and sales.

Skills

Functional Architecture And Risk And Requirements Management
Business Process Analysis And Design/quality Management
Methodology Skills And Process Models
Team Leadership
Management Of Projects With Highly Complex Functional Architecture (Including Agile/scrum)
Financial Management Including Bank Guarantees And Letters Of Credit
Site Supervision/construction Site Organization And Personnel Management
Contract Law And Contract Drafting In Construction And Foreign Trade (Including Fidic Contracts)
Sales Of Complex, Technical Machines And Equipment
Export/import Of Goods, Especially Machinery And Technological Equipment For Industry; 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 Organization
Purchasing And Supplier Management
Certification Of Goods In Germany, Russia, Belarus And Ukraine
Technical Specifications And Planning
Communication And Facilitation Know-how
Identification Of Opportunities And Risks
Customer And 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, Cheerful, Flexible, Open, Practical, With High Standards, Responsible, And With A Healthy Sense Of Humor
Diplomatic Manner, Negotiation Skills, Analytical Thinking
Excellent Language Skills
Intellectual Engagement With Complex Issues, Interest In New Experiences As Well As In Complicated And Unusual Tasks
Practical Work Experience With International Personnel; Multicultural And Interfaith Competencies
Unlimited Willingness To Travel

Languages

Belarusian

Native

Russian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Polish

Elementary

...and 1 more

Education

Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics

Diploma Engineer in Automation Engineering · Automation Engineering · Minsk, Belarus

Certifications & licenses

Certificate of competency under Section 21a(4) sentence 2 of the German Aviation Regulations for operating unmanned aircraft systems

State-certified 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 the Export and Investment Promotion Office, 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

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Frequently asked questions

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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 the Export and Investment Promotion Office, 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: Certificate of competency under Section 21a(4) sentence 2 of the German Aviation Regulations for operating unmanned aircraft systems and State-certified 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.