Our Team
Experts in AI, research, and enterprise solutions
Leadership & Expertise
Essential AI is led by a team of accomplished researchers, engineers, and business leaders who bring together deep technical expertise with practical enterprise experience. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures solutions that are both scientifically sound and commercially viable.
Pavlo Sidelov
CEO & CTO
Dr. Pavlo Sidelov is a researcher and technologist with a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence. He leads Essential AI’s technical vision and research initiatives, bridging academic innovation with practical enterprise applications.
With extensive experience in multi-agent systems, machine learning, and distributed architectures, Pavlo has published peer-reviewed research and architected production AI systems serving enterprise clients.
Expertise: Multi-agent AI, Distributed Systems, Queueing Theory, Enterprise Architecture, Research & Development
Dmytro Sholomko
Business Development Director
Dmytro Sholomko drives Essential AI’s growth strategy, partnerships, and client relationships. He brings extensive experience in B2B sales, strategic partnerships, and market development for technology companies.
With a deep understanding of enterprise needs and AI market dynamics, Dmytro ensures our solutions align with real-world business challenges and deliver measurable value to clients.
Expertise: Business Strategy, Enterprise Sales, Partnership Development, Market Analysis, Client Success
Oleksiy Mits
Scientific Advisor
Professor Oleksiy Mits provides scientific oversight and research guidance for Essential AI’s technical initiatives. As an accomplished researcher and academic, he ensures our solutions maintain rigorous scientific standards.
His expertise in applied mathematics, optimization theory, and computational methods informs the mathematical foundations underlying our AI platforms.
Expertise: Applied Mathematics, Optimization Theory, Research Methodology, Academic Collaboration, Scientific Computing
Our Team Approach
How we work together to deliver exceptional results
🤝 Collaborative Culture
We believe the best solutions emerge from diverse perspectives. Our team combines technical, business, and research expertise in every project.
🎓 Continuous Learning
The AI field evolves rapidly. We maintain active research engagement, attend conferences, and continuously update our knowledge base.
🔬 Research-Driven
Our solutions are grounded in scientific literature and proven methodologies, not trends or hype.
💼 Client-Focused
We measure success by client outcomes, not just technical achievements. Your business goals drive our priorities.
⚡ Agile Execution
Small team size enables rapid iteration, quick decision-making, and direct access to leadership.
🌍 Global Perspective
UK-based with international experience and research networks spanning academia and industry worldwide.
Academic & Research Excellence
Our team maintains active connections with leading research institutions and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals. This academic foundation ensures our solutions incorporate the latest advances while maintaining scientific rigor.
Years Combined Research Experience
Published Research Papers
Academic Institutions Affiliated
Solutions Grounded in Research
Join Our Team
We’re always looking for talented researchers, engineers, and business professionals who share our passion for building impactful AI solutions. If you’re interested in combining cutting-edge research with practical enterprise applications, we’d love to hear from you.
Research Collaborations & Partnerships
We actively collaborate with research institutions, technology partners, and industry organizations to advance the state of applied AI.
Academic Partners
Collaborations with leading universities for research and talent development
Industry Consortiums
Active participation in AI ethics, standards, and best practice initiatives
Technology Ecosystem
Partnerships with cloud providers, AI platforms, and enterprise software vendors