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PAVLOV

GREG
LAUNCH & FIELD OPERATIONS LEAD
(DEFENCE TECH UKRAINE)

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PROFILE
Defense tech operator with hands-on experience deploying and scaling
unmanned systems in active war conditions.
4+ years supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine and working with
international defense partners. Led end-to-end deployment of UGV and
FPV systems — from battlefield need identification to combat testing,
codification, procurement, and serial production.

Strong at bridging R&D ↔ battlefield ↔ procurement, enabling rapid
iteration and real-world adoption.

Impact: 1000+ robotic platforms deployed in 6 months (2025).

Seeking a hands-on role to launch and scale defense technologies in active
environments, delivering measurable battlefield impact.
CORE VALUE
Direct access to battlefield feedback and military units
Secure product adoption through defence stakeholder alignment
Turn prototypes into battlefield-ready systems
Build local ops, teams, and deployment pipelines
Integrate products into military units and C2 environments
Drive feedback loops from field → R&D
Navigate MoD, procurement, and codification systems
Scale from testing → production → deployment

KEY SKILLS
Field operations & deployment
Defence product launch (UGV / FPV)
Military integration & testing
Go-to-market in wartime conditions
Procurement & codification (Ukraine MoD)
Team building & operations scaling
R&D coordination & product adaptation

EXPERIENCE
HEAD OF UGV PRODUCT LAUNCH & DEPLOYMENT

burevii.com 09.2023 -04.2026

Led development, deployment, and scaling of unmanned ground
vehicles (UGVs) and defence solutions.
Responsibilities:
Initiated products based on battlefield needs (UGVs, UAV and EW
systems)
Led full lifecycle: concept → testing → codification → production →
deployment for UGV
Built and managed cross-functional teams (engineering, ops, field)
Organized combat testing with military units
Integrated products into MoD procurement (incl. DOT-chain)
Managed PR, sales, and field promotion
Secured funding (grants, partnerships)
Government & Defence Stakeholder Engagement (MoD, procurement
agencies)
Impact:
1000+ UGVs deployed to operational units within 6 months (2025)
Serial production launched and scaled
Products adopted in operational units
Awarded Order of Merit (3rd Class) 13.04.26 Ministry of Defense

AI COMBAT SYSTEMS LAUNCH LEAD (FPV / TARGETING)
VGI.com.ua 05.2024 - 04.2026

AI-based targeting and guidance system for FPV drones.
Responsibilities:
Led combat deployment and field validation
Built feedback loops with military users
Managed go-to-market and adoption
Prepared for codification
Managed PR, sales, and field promotion
Impact:
Integrated into TOP-5 FPV manufacturers in 6 months
Covered up to ~50% of operational demand in segment

EARLY EXPERIENCE
Built and operated own product business (manufacturing,
distribution, e-commerce since 2014)
Digital marketing & project management (since 2010)
Full-cycle operations: product → marketing → sales

Languages: English — C2, Ukrainian — Native

Major: International Economic Relations in Dnipro National University

Interests: extreme sports, psychology, travel

Date of birth: 28.06.1988