Ilia Werner
AI Strategy Director, Product Design Leader, and Media Producer.
I help technology companies achieve market leadership by implementing cutting-edge AI, building user-centric products, and creating compelling digital media.
Highlights & Recognition
A snapshot of impact across public initiatives, social ventures, and design-led innovation.
Kyrgyz Government Commendation
Appreciated in 2023 for strengthening the High Tech Park infrastructure and the national software developers’ association.
UrbanEyes Co-founder
Launched a civic-tech non-profit whose urban insight platform now underpins research at Yale University.
DELO Studio Founder
Directed a design studio that partnered with Eastern Europe’s leading technology firms for six consecutive years.
ZenClass Co-founder
Co-led an edtech venture to a US$3m valuation at exit through frictionless onboarding and growth design.
‘Design Lovers’ Author & Host
Built a design philosophy channel reaching 1.5m views with a loyal community of 150k regular viewers.
AI Framework Architect
Devised AI pipelines and playbooks that lifted delivery capacity by 30–70% across enterprise design teams.
About Me
With nearly 20 years in digital technology, I've evolved from a designer to a founder and now an AI strategist. My unique value lies at the intersection of these three domains. I understand user psychology from a design perspective, business scaling from my experience as a founder, and process optimization through the lens of AI.
This holistic view allows me to build strategies that are not just technically sound, but also commercially viable and deeply user-centric. I thrive on demystifying complex technology and making it a tangible asset for business growth.
Let's work together
I'm open to full-time, hybrid, and contract opportunities. If you're looking for a strategic partner to drive your next phase of growth, let's connect.