A founder’s technical profile
From Theoretical Physics to Applied Systems
MSc in Theoretical and Computational Physics
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Abstract
I've built and run companies across science-tech, hardware, machine learning and AI for more than 15 years. Clients include Fortune-500 companies and leading blockchain ecosystems. EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist (2018). Featured in Forbes, Chemistry World and Inc. Currently building AI-agent tooling and developer infrastructure.
Keywords: theoretical physics; hardware; machine learning; AI agents; developer infrastructure.
1 Background & scope
Theoretical physicist (MSc) turned serial founder: hardware from 2012, ML and AI tooling from 2019.
This document brings together a professional biography and a chronological account of applied work, from science-tech and hardware to machine learning and AI. Current focus: AI-agent tooling and developer infrastructure.
A personal technical profile, not a peer-reviewed publication. The references identify project sources, a patent record and published coverage.
2 Selected work
Projects and companies, presented in reverse chronological order.
2.1 MDRSS
RSS feeds for Markdown: a catalog and distribution layer that lets AI agents and developers subscribe to curated Markdown knowledge sources. [1]
2.2 Deathstar
Local-first observability dashboard for host memory pressure and AI-agent sessions (herdr). Open source. [2]
2.3 DeFrens
One of the largest Russian-speaking AI communities, with 3,000+ active members.
2.4 Cuore
Chinese supplier and R&D partner for consumer goods; 10 private brands launched, 5 still live.
2.5 Motif.network
ML and reinforcement-learning platform with on-chain behavior analytics, plus a Telegram-based AI agent (launched 2021). Clients: Polkadot, Astar, Algem, Lido.
2.6 Localead
ML-based prediction service for food delivery: combines DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats data with census geo-data to predict pricing and competitor inventory and to capture current demand.
2.7 GreelyWheely
Mobile kitchen for hot-food delivery. Patent: US20230301468A1. [3]
2.8 ArtNauka
Science-tech and edutainment studio. Clients: Microsoft, Ford, GM, Johnson & Johnson, Intel, IBM, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, 3M.
3 Recognition & coverage
EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, 2018. [6] Featured in Forbes [4], Chemistry World [5] and Inc [6].
4 Correspondence
- N@Niknov.com
- Search for NikNovo
- Telegram
- https://t.me/niknovo
References
- MDRSS. MDRSS [Web application]. [cited 24 Oct 2026]. https://mdrss.com
- NikNovo. Deathstar [Source code]. GitHub. [cited 24 Oct 2026]. https://github.com/NikNovo/deathstar
- Novoselov N. A. Device for delivering and reheating food [Patent application]. US patent application US20230301468A1. 28 Sept 2023. [cited 24 Oct 2026]. https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230301468A1/en
- Forbes [Article]. 22 Jun 2020. [cited 24 Oct 2026]. https://www.forbes.ru/karera-i-svoy-biznes/403401-kak-fizik-iz-rostova-na-donu-pridumal-antiseptik-s-zapahom-odobrennoy
- Chemistry World [Article]. 26 Jul 2016. [cited 24 Oct 2026]. https://www.chemistryworld.com/careers/the-stunt-show/1010031.article
- Inc. [Web collection]. [cited 24 Oct 2026]. https://incrussia.ru/understand/ey-predprinimatel-goda/