Andrew Podgornov

Early Career and Specialization:

Andrew kick-started his career at Columbus IT Partner, where he immersed himself in the world of financial modules and Microsoft Axapta. His knack for technology and his ability to navigate complex systems propelled him to Accenture, taking on challenges in the implementation of SAP solutions for budgeting systems.

With a growing reputation in the industry, Andrew took his talents to SAP CIS, specializing in business development and presales. Here, he played a pivotal role in conceptualizing budgeting systems customers, promoting SAP BPC, BI-IP, and SAP Strategy Management solutions across the region. His expertise and dedication did not go unnoticed, earning him an opportunity with SAP USA, where he contributed to an internal projects.

Business Development and Leadership:

Andrew’s career trajectory took a significant turn as he joined T-Systems CIS, stepping into the role of Head of Business Development. In this capacity, he championed the adoption and development of solutions in telemedicine, mobile applications for business, In-Memory databases, and CFO solutions.

Entrepreneurial Ventures and Innovation:

In 2013, Andrew embraced entrepreneurship, co-founding and leading Mobile Dimension as a shareholder and Commercial Director. He pioneered the company with a vision to transform the way businesses utilize mobile applications, ensuring secure and efficient operations. Under his leadership, Mobile Dimension has successfully executed projects with major players.

Parallelly, Andrew also played a crucial role in QVALON, a SaaS system that monitors the quality of operational processes in over 150 retail chains. As the CEO, he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth, managing key client relationships, and leading a productive team towards strategic development.

Skills and Expertise:

Andrew is renowned for his public speaking and presentation skills, his deep understanding of information system architecture, and his ability to foster B2B business development. His expertise extends to ALM, business process architecture in financial planning, consolidation, business analytics, as well as business process description and optimization. He is also well-versed in TOGAF, an enterprise architecture methodology and framework.

Contributions and Offerings:

As a thought leader and an expert in his field, Andrew is positioned to offer invaluable insights and consultancy in BI-EPM solutions, corporate architecture development, and in promoting complementary products in the Russian retail market. His journey reflects a commitment to innovation, quality, and the transformative power of technology in business.