About Pavels Gurskis
Helping startups making most of IT investments.
My Story
My technology journey began at the server rack and network switch, building fundamental skills that still serve me today. I've navigated technology's evolution from physical servers to cloud-native architectures, gaining insight into what actually works when organizations adopt new technologies.
While leading IT operations at Dyninno Group, I managed services supporting thousands of users across global locations. This environment demanded practical solutions—migrating systems to container orchestration, automating infrastructure, and implementing actionable monitoring. More recently, I've led zero-downtime hosting platform migrations and designed AI systems that reduce manual content curation time by hours daily. These projects addressed real business needs: reducing costs, improving reliability, and enabling teams to work more effectively.
Information security has been a constant thread throughout my career, particularly in guiding ISO-27001 certification processes. I've developed a security governance approach that balances genuine risk protection with operational practicality. My recent work with AI-driven systems and creating AchieveUp.AI has deepened my perspective on modern development challenges. As an independent advisor, I combine technical expertise with strategic insight to help organizations make IT decisions that align with their specific context. I believe in right-sized solutions—sometimes simpler approaches work better than cutting-edge technologies, while other situations demand innovative architectures. The difference lies in knowing when to apply each approach.
My Professional Journey
A career built on driving technological innovation and business transformation.
IT Advisor
Independent
Helping startups making most of IT investments.
Founding CTO
AchieveUp
Building collaborative platform for personal growth.
Director IT Operations
DYNINNO Group
Led digital transformation initiatives across portfolio companies, supporting operations in 10+ countries. Managed a team of 20+ IT professionals and an annual budget of $2M+.
Head IT Infrastructure
C.T.Co
Developing IT infrastructure and ensuring security and compliance for portfolio companies in multi-national environment and datacenters around the world.
System Administrator
Paritate Bank
Overseeing network stability and security across 10 locations.
Areas of Expertise
Specialized knowledge and skills developed over 20+ years in technology leadership.
Strategic Leadership
- IT Operations and Infrastructure Strategy
- Security and Compliance Governance
- Team Leadership and Development
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
- Process Optimization and Automation Strategy
Technology Expertise
- Cloud Architecture and Migration
- Infrastructure as Code and Automation
- Network Engineering and Security
- DevOps and Observability Engineering
- Full-Stack Development for SaaS and Mobile Platforms
Business Acumen
- Vendor and Contract Negotiation
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Product Development and Market Launch
- Customer-centric Service Design
- KPI Design and Operational Metrics Management
Projects & Achievements
I believe real business results speaks louder than formal certifications.
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Help Desk Operational Process Redesign
- 10x improvement in service request response time.
- Doubled team throughput with only 30% staff increase.
- 3x speedup engineer onboarding time.
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AI-Driven Social Feed Optimization
- 80%+ reduction in manual social media curation time.
- Self-optimizing AI model that improved through user feedback.
- Boost marketing resources for higher-impact work.
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Hosting Platform Migration
- Zero downtime for 40 clients, covering 80 domains and 250+ mailboxes.
- Scalable platform unlocking upsell opportunities.
- 30% revenue increase from better client satisfaction.
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Disaster Recovery for Online Payment System
- Under 1 hour failover time for critical payment system.
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AchieveUp.AI
- Full-stack development of a mobile application.
Beyond the Resume
While my professional background is important, I believe that who I am as a person is equally valuable to the clients I work with. Here are a few things that make me who I am:
- Lifleong learner with a passion for technology and innovation
- Mentor for young technology professionals
- Productivity enthusiast with a focus on time management and efficiency
- Loving husband and father
My Professional Philosophy
"Technology should serve business goals, not the other way around. My role is to help you identify the right technologies and strategies that align with your unique business objectives and deliver measurable value."
Pragmatic Approach
I focus on practical solutions that deliver real business value, not just the latest technology trends.
Knowledge Transfer
My goal is to empower your team with the skills and knowledge to succeed long after our engagement ends.
Measurable Results
Every strategy and recommendation is tied to specific business outcomes and measurable KPIs.