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2025 is almost here—how was your 2024? Did you achieve everything you set out to do? 🎯 For me, it’s been a year full of exciting milestones! I…
2025 is almost here—how was your 2024? Did you achieve everything you set out to do? 🎯 For me, it’s been a year full of exciting milestones! I…
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Like most Ukrainians, my dad is a spirits aficionado. His favorite ritual? Reading tasting notes printed on cognac and whisky bottles while enjoying…
Like most Ukrainians, my dad is a spirits aficionado. His favorite ritual? Reading tasting notes printed on cognac and whisky bottles while enjoying…
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As we wrap up 2024, I want to send warm holiday greetings to our valued customers 🫵 , colleagues 🙌 , and fierce competitors 😶🌫️ , wishing…
As we wrap up 2024, I want to send warm holiday greetings to our valued customers 🫵 , colleagues 🙌 , and fierce competitors 😶🌫️ , wishing…
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Fractional Executive
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Education
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University of Auckland
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I got most of the degree cross-credited from the following studies:
1991-1993. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Mathematics-Computer Sciences, Israel.
1989-1990 Odessa University of Technology, Faculty of Computing and Information Systems, Ukraine. -
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First year of Information Technology degree
Volunteer Experience
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Chairman, Auckland Branch
IT Professionals New Zealand
- 5 years 8 months
Science and Technology
Consistently grew Auckland branch membership.
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Committee Member
Wireless Broadband Forum
- 2 years
Science and Technology
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Founding Council Memeber
New Zealand Open Source Society
- Present 22 years
Science and Technology
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Why regulating AI could have serious ramifications
IT Brief
Lately, the conversation surrounding the need to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reached a fever pitch. The question seems straightforward enough, but the potential implications are anything but. Let's take a deep dive into this multifaceted issue.
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How AI Can Increase Employment and Create a Brighter Future
IT Brief
In recent months, there has been much debate about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs and the economy. Some people fear that AI will replace human workers and lead to mass unemployment. I am in a camp that sees it as a tool for increasing productivity and innovation. With the recent release of ChatGPT, these debates have been fueled further, with some calling for government regulation and a halt to AI research.
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Goodbye plain old telephone, hello VoIP
http://www.idealog.co.nz/
The Plain Old Telephone Service line (POTS) is the type of line most people still use at home, and until recently this was the only option they had.
But Voice Over IP (VoIP) is gaining traction. While it's far from the most common way for people to call each other in New Zealand, it will be – sooner rather than later. -
Telecommunications: Voice by IP
Blogger
This blog is a summary of what is happening in telecommunications and VoIP world brought to you by Igor Portugal of Vadacom Limited.
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Accounting for R&D
http://unlimited.co.nz/
According to OECD reports New Zealand has some of the lowest R&D spend in the OECD. As political debates ignite around the place, I increasingly hear calls for the government do to fix that.
I don't believe that the statistics are accurate. New Zealand companies don't have an incentive to account for R&D.
Projects
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Attainate
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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IITP
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So many to continue to thank. But this team four years ago made NZ North a reality, our dinner for the amazing Donna December 2020. From my right :…
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Our team has been doing the Sydney rounds for Xmas. We had a fantastic Newsroom training session (20 comms people) and a huge turnout for our Sydney…
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After four challenging (yet rewarding) years as President of IT Professionals New Zealand, my tenure has come to an end. While there’s a touch of…
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