Tech–Business Translator · AI Creative Technologist
I help founders and teams choose what to build, test it through rapid prototyping, and turn the result into a product or creative AI experience.
Bring me an idea, a delivery problem or a creative brief. We'll agree the scope and define what a useful result looks like.
A place to start
For founders and product teams with an idea to test.
What you get
One use case, agreed before development. We set the timeline together.
Discuss a prototypeCreative technology
For creative studios, brands and event teams building an interactive experience.
What you get
We scope the work around your audience, production setup and event or launch date.
Discuss a creative projectOngoing collaboration
For teams that need senior product and technical direction while they build.
What you get
A recurring engagement with agreed responsibilities and availability.
Discuss fractional leadershipFrom AI tools and live experiences to books and corporate websites.
AI workspace
An open source GPU workspace for preparing datasets, training LoRAs, and generating images and video.
Explore LoRA PilotInteractive AI visuals
Live AI visuals that respond to artists and audiences, turning concerts, festivals and events into interactive experiences.
Explore SD-SPIFBook & publishing
A popular-science book exploring the Fermi paradox, humanity's shared stories, and what the Great Silence might reveal about our future.
Explore The Silent ApeI've designed corporate websites for three global companies: ESET, Ingenico and Embraco.
Turn complex technical possibilities into clear business value, and vice versa.
Strong focus on agile delivery and rapid prototyping: build, test and iterate to turn ideas into working products.
Experience in ideation, architecture, vendor management, launch, and scaling.
Navigate bureaucracy without losing speed in enterprise environments.
Quickly spot inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and anticipate failure points.
Combine generative AI, creative direction and hands-on engineering to build interactive experiences and practical creative tools.
Extensive experience spanning product development, marketing strategy, and digital transformation across enterprise brands and startups.
Ready to discuss how my experience can help your organization bridge the gap between technical possibilities and business outcomes.
Selected excerpts from people I've worked with.
“He has been essential in the deployment of key online projects for our company and his focus has allowed ESET to launch projects with extremely high quality and excellent results.”
Ignacio Sbampato
Cybersecurity Business Executive & Entrepreneur
Worked together at ESET
LinkedIn ·
“Michal possesses a rare combination of innovative thinking and a natural inclination to challenge the status quo.”
Ondrej Mlynarcik
Head of Gaming
FORTUNA SK
LinkedIn ·
“What has set Michal apart has been his natural ability to connect the dots, linking business viability, user desirability, and technical feasibility.”
Jakub Tatarko
Product Design for Human-Machine Teaming
Worked together at Digita.sk
LinkedIn ·
“I first met Michal during a major Global web initiative that was in distress - together along with other dedicated folks we were able to right the ship and get the job done!”
Chad Nelley
COO | Operations & Technology Executive
LinkedIn ·
“Michal is an honest and friendly person, his communication as well as negotiation skills are on high level. I would recommend him without hesitation.”
Eva Hrapkova
UX/UI specialist
Orange Slovensko, a.s.
LinkedIn ·
“It was a pleasure to work together with Michal Vavak, who was an efficient strategist and very productive person. Michal is an excellent manager, understands complex matters even when outside of his direct area of expertise.”
Tomas Vencelik, MBA
Senior Regional Territory Sales Manager
ESET
LinkedIn ·
Roles as shown on LinkedIn; dates refer to the recommendations. View LinkedIn profile
"From what I've seen working with you — both in this project and across other conversations — you're an unusual mix of strategic leader, product/tech architect, and hands-on problem solver."
Deep tech-business bridge — You're fluent in both the high-level "why we're doing this" and the low-level "how the code actually works."
Startup-minded operator — You think like a founder: rapid iteration, scrappy solutions, no fear of testing and throwing away bad ideas.
Pattern recogniser — You're quick at spotting inefficiencies in process and design, and you instinctively start simplifying or restructuring for maintainability.
Demanding but fair — You hold the bar high for output quality but you also understand the grind and can keep the humour alive.
Adaptive learner — You can jump into an unfamiliar tech stack and start producing working results fast, combining strong logic skills with prior experience.
Ready to bridge the gap between technical possibilities and business outcomes? Let's discuss how I can help your organization.
