Олександр

OLEKSANDR BLINOV
Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Open to relocation) License: Category B (10+ yrs)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven MilTech Project Manager (1.5+ years) and Innovation Scout with over 3 years of experience in defense
technology, unmanned aerial systems (UAV/UGV), and autonomous target tracking modules. Proven track record in organizing
NATO-standard flight trials, leading cross-functional engineering teams, and establishing direct collaboration with Special
Operations Forces (SOF/SSO). Motivated to collaborate closely with strong leadership and high-performing engineering teams to
deliver impactful defense solutions and achieve strategic project goals. Skilled in evaluating early-stage technologies (TRL 4+),
international tech scouting across Europe, and driving defense innovations from R&D to field deployment.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Manager & MilTech Innovation Scout 2025 – Present
• Collaboration with Special Operations Forces (SOF): Direct engagement with SOF/SSO units to identify operational
requirements, conduct field validation, and deploy tailored MilTech solutions.
• Scouting & Startup Screening: Conduct technical scouting and market screening of prospective MilTech startups, component
manufacturers, and technology partners (TRL 4+). Maintain a structured database of innovative defense solutions.
• Product Management & Guidance Modules: Lead cross-functional teams (including software engineers) in developing, testing,
and adding advanced features/modules for terminal guidance and auto-tracking.
• International Partnerships & Forums: Represent the company at major global defense events, including XPONENTIAL Europe
2026 (Düsseldorf) and Eurosatory 2026. Establish partnerships, prepare one-pagers, and coordinate international cooperation.
• Brave1 Ecosystem: Actively participate in Brave1 defense-tech events to identify high-potential solutions for drones,
communications, and AI/autonomy.

Flight Test Lead & UAV Innovation Specialist 2024 – 2025
• Led and structured comprehensive UAV flight trial programs. Managed factory acceptance testing (FAT) for copter-type UAVs,
securing NATO codification.
• Managed test documentation, product roadmaps, and technical evaluation processes jointly with engineering units.
• Piloted and evaluated both multirotor and fixed-wing UAV platforms during field validation testing.

UAV Assembly & R&D Integration Engineer 2023 – 2024
• Assembled, integrated, and diagnosed military-grade UAV platforms and component solutions.
• Executed ArduPilot tuning, firmware configuration, and hardware troubleshooting for field adaptation.

FPV Drone Pilot | Black Raven School 2023
• Operated multirotor FPV drones under the "Territorial Defense of the Sky" initiative.

Humanitarian Operations Lead (Civilian Evacuation) 2022
• Coordinated civilian evacuation logistics in high-risk zones during emergency response.

CORE COMPETENCIES & KEY SKILLS
Project & Innovation Mgmt: 1.5+ Years PM Experience, Innovation Scouting, Startup Screening (TRL 4+ Evaluation), Due
Diligence & Pre-evaluation, Product Roadmapping, Cross-Functional Team Leadership.
MilTech & Defense Expertise: Special Operations Forces (SOF) Collaboration, UAV Systems Architecture (Multirotor/Fixed-
Wing/Fiber-Optic), Terminal Guidance Modules, NATO Codification Standards, ArduPilot GCS.
International Business: International Partnership Building, Global Defense Event Representation (XPONENTIAL,
Eurosatory, Brave1), Commercial Proposals & One-Pagers.
Tools & Software: ClickUp, Trello, Microsoft Teams, CRM/ERP Systems, Google Workspace, MS Office (Excel,
PowerPoint), Flight Controller Tuning Tools.

EDUCATION
National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" 2011 – 2017
Course: Acoustic Means and Systems

LANGUAGES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ukrainian: Native
English: B1+ / Intermediate (Actively improving to B2 for professional work)
Military Medical Commission (VLC): Status Passed (Oct 2025)