Mikalai Paulau - Project Manager & Site Manager

Q: Where is Mikalai based?

Mikalai is based in Teltow, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mikalai speak?

Mikalai speaks the following languages: Belarusian (Native), German (Native), Russian (Native), 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 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 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 , Energy , and Healthcare . Mikalai also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Government and Administration , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Mikalai most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Mikalai worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Mikalai worked in recently?

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

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Teltow, Germany

Experience

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Teltow, Germany

Managing Director

IPMS UG

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

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 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 complicated and specialized orders (e.g., delivery of radioactive materials, temporary import, etc.)

Jan 2005 - Feb 2010

5 years 2 months

Plößberg, Germany

Technical Director for Projects in Russia

HORN Glasanlagen GmbH / HORN Glass Industries AG

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

Apr 2001 - Dec 2004

3 years 9 months

Minsk, Belarus

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

IBB Minsk

Industrial promotion, support of investment projects, assistance to international companies in public tenders, organization and execution of seminars, conferences, and special training for plant managers in Russia, Belarus and Germany in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Management 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 support of the project on behalf of the investor (TECHNOBANK, Minsk)
Controlling, participation in tenders and contract preparation with suppliers of technological equipment and construction firms/service providers

Aug 1999 - Aug 2000

1 year 1 month

Minsk, Belarus

Automatic Control Systems Engineer

ELTICON GmbH

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

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, Metals and Mining, Government and Administration, and Construction.

Manufacturing

Energy

Healthcare

Metals and Mining

Government and Administration

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Sales, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, and Strategy.

Project Management

Sales

Logistics

Procurement

Operations

Strategy

Summary

Skills:

Functional architecture, risk and requirements management;
Business process analysis and design / quality management;
Methodology expertise, development models;
Team leadership;
Managing projects with highly complex functional architecture (incl. Agile / Scrum);
Financial management including bank guarantees and letters of credit;
Site management / construction site organization, personnel management;
Contract law and contract drafting in construction and foreign trade (including FIDIC contracts);
Sales of complex, hard-to-explain machinery and equipment;
Export/import of goods, especially machinery and industrial equipment, customs clearance, creation and adaptation of technical documentation;
Implementation of project logistics including overall management, technical coordination (in planning and construction phases) and complex logistical support including expediting;
Transport planning and execution, 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;
Opportunity/risk identification;
Customer/service orientation;
Business development, among others.

Through my many years of international experience, I know the market, laws, standards, and regulations, as well as other specific requirements for conducting foreign trade in Germany/EU, USA, Ukraine, Russia/Belarus (taking into account current sanctions and trade restrictions).

I am very familiar with sales tasks and trade fair work, and have hands-on experience organizing large international events and handling EU projects.

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

Creative, communicative, resilient, joyful, flexible, open, precise, demanding and responsible with a healthy sense of humor.

Diplomatic demeanor, negotiation skills, analytical thinking,
Intellectual engagement with complex issues, interest in new experiences and challenging and unusual tasks,
Practical work experience with international staff, multicultural and interfaith competencies,
Willingness to travel without restrictions.

Skills

Functional Architecture And Risk And Requirements Management;
Business Process Analysis And Design / Quality Management;
Methodology Expertise, Development Models;
Team Leadership;
Managing Projects With Highly Complex Functional Architecture (Incl. Agile / Scrum);
Financial Management Including Bank Guarantees And Letters Of Credit;
Site Management / Construction Site Organization, Personnel Management;
Contract Law And Contract Drafting In Construction And Foreign Trade (Including Fidic Contracts);
Sales Of Complex, Hard-to-explain Machinery And Equipment;
Export/import Of Goods, Especially Machinery And Industrial Equipment, Customs Clearance, Creation And Adaptation Of Technical Documentation;
Implementation Of Project Logistics Including Overall Management, Technical Coordination (In Planning And Construction Phases) And Complex Logistical Support Including Expediting;
Transport Planning And Execution, 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;
Opportunity/risk Identification;
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.

Languages

Belarusian

Native

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

Polish

Elementary

...and 1 more

Education

Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics

Diploma in Automation Technology, Information Technologies and Automatic Control Systems · Automation Technology · Minsk, Belarus

Certifications & licenses

Certificate of knowledge pursuant to Section 21a (4) sentence 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations for operating unmanned aircraft

State-certified Insolvency Administrator (in Belarus)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Manufacturing 22 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Belarus)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

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

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare

Main business areas Project Management, Sales, Logistics

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mikalai based?

Mikalai is based in Teltow, Germany.

What languages does Mikalai speak?

Mikalai speaks the following languages: Belarusian (Native), German (Native), Russian (Native), 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 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 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 Director for Projects in Russia, Consultant, 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, Energy, and Healthcare. Mikalai also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Government and Administration, and Construction.

Which business areas is Mikalai most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Mikalai worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Mikalai worked in recently?

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

What is Mikalai's education?

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

Does Mikalai have any certificates?

Mikalai has 2 certificates. These include: Certificate of knowledge pursuant to Section 21a (4) sentence 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations for operating unmanned aircraft 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.