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Volodymyr Hnapovskyi

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

I am a fast learner with strong adaptability, capable of thriving both in collaborative teams and working independently. My analytical mindset allows me to solve complex problems and overcome challenges with efficiency. As a hard-working and goal-oriented professional, I combine integrity and universal values with practical expertise in building partnerships and leading negotiations. In my current role as UAV Innovation Lead at UCan Brave Tech, I focus on advancing defense UAV/RPAS systems, fostering international collaboration, and bridging Ukrainian defense innovations with Canadian and North American markets.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

UAV Innovation Lead

UCan Brave Tech
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2025 - Current

Driving the advancement of Ukraine’s defense UAV sector through UCan Brave Tech’s dual-use innovation bridge. I focus on fostering collaboration between Ukrainian and Canadian stakeholders, scaling breakthrough UAV technologies, and opening pathways for integration into North American defense and security markets. My mission is to connect cutting-edge Ukrainian DefTech with global opportunities, ensuring that pioneering UAV solutions find both defense and commercial applications worldwide.

International Business Advisor

UADUT | Ukrainian Dual-Use Technology Cluster
Edmonton, Alberta
02.2025 - Current

Support the growth of Ukraine’s defense technology ecosystem by facilitating partnerships, business development, and technology transfer in the Canadian and North American markets.

Manufacturing

Petrospec engineering
Edmonton, AB
01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered manufacturing requirements and attained production schedule to properly plan, forecast and meet demand.
  • Recorded daily production data into company database system accurately.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

CEO

Drones Farming
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed strategic plans to drive company growth and market presence.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to improve product offerings and services.
  • Monitored industry trends to inform competitive strategies and positioning.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.

Head of Commercial Department

HarvEast Holding
Kyiv, Ukraine
03.2017 - 12.2021
  • Planed and control budget and expenditures
  • Work with the marketing department
  • Etermined strategic planning for the placement of grain
  • Led grain sales team and manage negotiations of sales contracts with business clients
  • Plan, direct, and evaluate the activities of the purchasing department
  • Streamlined office processes, regulated communications and standardized filing systems
  • Performed recordkeeping and document filing tasks to organize important company information
  • Administered and enforced adherence to department budget using proven cost-control methods.

Education

Pre-MBA, Program of Management Development -

MIM Business School
06.2021

Bachelor Law -

The National University of Ostroh Academy
07.2016

Master of Finance -

The National University of Ostroh Academy
02.2016

Skills

  • Advanced RPAS certificat - PC2222810140
  • Program policy, procedures, and manual development
  • Training design, delivery, and mentorship
  • Data, asset tracking, and records management
  • Systems thinking, agility, drive for results, collaboration, problem solving
  • Problem solving

Languages

  • English, Intermediate
  • Ukrainian, Native

Timeline

UAV Innovation Lead

UCan Brave Tech
05.2025 - Current

International Business Advisor

UADUT | Ukrainian Dual-Use Technology Cluster
02.2025 - Current

Manufacturing

Petrospec engineering
01.2023 - Current

CEO

Drones Farming
01.2021 - 07.2022

Head of Commercial Department

HarvEast Holding
03.2017 - 12.2021

Pre-MBA, Program of Management Development -

MIM Business School

Bachelor Law -

The National University of Ostroh Academy

Master of Finance -

The National University of Ostroh Academy
Volodymyr Hnapovskyi