I’m looking to build data platforms and AI at scale, or apply systematic innovation expertise to drive measurable outcomes. Intersection of energy domain and digital solutions is especially interesting
Kirill I
@kirilli
Seasoned Technology Advisor | Enterprise Data Platforms and AI | Data Governance | Oil & Gas/Energy
What I'm looking for
I am a technology advisor and project leader with 15+ years in Oil & Gas, Energy and Data Intelligence, specializing in data platforms,
AI and data governance. Currently at Rystad Energy, I lead a company-wide data platform development project: backend, APIs, and
agentic AI - while advising leadership on data governance strategy and AI-assisted GDPR compliance auditing. Previously, I worked
as a senior analyst at Rystad Energy, responsible for subsea oil and gas supply chain market research. I have advised C-suite leaders
at Equinor, Subsea7, AkerBP and others, shaping technology and market strategy as well as investment decisions. I developed digital
twin software and served as a trusted technology advisor for Oil & Gas / renewable energy industries at FutureOn.
Moreover, during my career I worked several years as a Business Developer and gained significant experience in this field. In addition
to general business development responsibilities at the company, I had been creating and managing startup companies myself and
was working with innovative technology development. Earlier, I engineered subsea systems on deepwater megaprojects at Aker
Solutions.
Core skills: Data Governance Strategy & DAMA Frameworks | AI Governance & Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act) |
Technology & Market Strategy Advisory | Business Development & Customer Success Management | Oil & Gas, Energy & Industrial
Domain Expertise | Cloud, Data & AI Platforms (GCP, Azure) | Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
· Implemented AI-assisted GDPR compliance audit process for digital products, strengthening data privacy and regulatory alignment across the platform
· Developed collaboration between Rystad Energy and Microsoft, enabling successful delivery of Rystad Energy market intelligence through Microsoft 365 Copilot
· Developed DAMA-aligned data governance transformation strategy and plan, secured leadersh
· Led strategic market intelligence that shaped global energy market investment decisions across major operators and contractors.
· Delivered quarterly market reports and analytical commentaries consumed by C-suite executives at Equinor, Subsea7, OneSubsea, and other industry leaders.
· Presented live market updates to contractors, suppliers, and energy majors on strategic calls, directly influenc
· Delivered digital twin consulting for Equinor, Shell, AkerBP, Eni, ADNOC, Lundin Energy, WintershallDea, Pertamina, Petrobras, Petoro, McDermott, Subsea7, Wood and many other operators and contractors. Achieved superuser status and Platinum-level client recognition across the energy ecosystem
· Led 50+ hours of intensive hands-on training sessions with 20 - 30 participants
· Created data analysi
Led Marine, Oil & Gas business expansion across Northern Europe achieving 285% partner growth. Built strategic partnerships in complex B2B markets. Developed systematic approaches to customer needs analysis and solution positioning, consulted distribution partners
Co-founded world’s first subsea sustainable aquaculture venture (Nordic Top 50 Impact Company): https://www.oneinitiative.org/top-50-impact/
Together with a team secured multiple funding rounds including Innovation Norway, Skattefunn , EU Horizons 2020 phase 1, private and public funds. Led international expansion from Norway to Philippines. Built cross-cultural teams and secured government regu
•Co-founded and operated novel accelerator model combining crowdfunding, crowdsourced talent, and shared portfolio ownership to systematically create startups from energy sector capabilities and research assets
•Identified strategic opportunities where Norway’s offshore, subsea, and energy engineering advantages could create new industries beyond traditional oil & gas
•Launched and fundraised 4 te
Projects and responsibilities:
• Mamba and Coral South tender [Eni] - Tender team support in bid preparation activities
• MyIdea project - WOS operational / economic efficiency calculation tool development – Project lead
• Mamba and Coral FEED [Eni], 2300m WD, offshore Mozambique - WOS technical / team lead
• Early Production Systems study - Study lead
• Kaombo [Total], 2000m WD, offshore A
Subsea systems engineering for Arctic offshore development, offshore operations planning. Contributed to technical evaluation processes for subsea contractor selection. Supported contractual negotiations and local content proposals evaluations. Received CEO Award for “Special Personal Contribution to Project Development.” Led team of three engineers developed innovative solutions to improve projec
Completed team research project: "Study of the size distribution of oil & gas fields in the world" using mathematical/statistical methods and MS Excel software
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Bergen
Continuing Education, Computer Science
2025 -
Pursuing continuing education in innovation methods, natural language processing, and cybersecurity.
University of Bergen (UiB)
Videreutdanning
2025 - 2025
- Introduction to Innovation Methods (Ongoing)
- Natural language processing (NLP) (2.5 ECTS)
- Attacks on web applications and associated protection methods (2.5 ECTS)
- Network and Communication Security Protocols (2.5 ECTS)
University of Stavanger
Continuing Education, Computer Science
2022 - 2022
Completed continuing education in machine learning and deep learning.
University of Stavanger
Videreutdanning
2022 - 2022
- Machine learning (5 ECTS)
- Deep learning (5 ECTS) - Exam project: Face shape classification using CNN
BI Norwegian Business School
Executive education
2020 - 2021
Executive Education Programs:
- Project management (7.5 ECTS) - Case study: Marine Garden project
- Sustainability as a competitive advantage
- Digital innovation work
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Videreutdanning
2020 - 2024
- Petroleum cybernetics for engineers and managers (7.5 ECTS) - Exam project: “Mitigating Free Span Vibrations in Subsea Pipelines: A Cybernetics Approach”
- Digitalization and maintenance management (10 ECTS) - Case study: Digital Strategy for Aker Solutions
- Digital strategy and management (7.5 ECTS)
- Introduction to Big Data (7.5 ECTS)
- Basic programming with Python (7.5 ECTS)
- Introduction
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Continuing Education, Engineering
2020 - 2024
Completed continuing education in petroleum cybernetics, digitalization, and data science.
Northern (Arctic) Federal University
Engineering degree (Hons), Mechanical Engineering (Specialization: Oil & Gas)
2005 - 2010
http://narfu.ru/
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
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