Engineer · Founder
Aleksandr Ivannikov
Premium engineering. AI under the hood. Shipping production systems since 2013.
Based in Abu Dhabi, UAEMy engineering background
I started writing code in 2013 and transitioned to Web3 in 2021. I've built automated high-frequency trading bots, high-throughput DEX applications, and complex tokenomics models. My entire focus is on code security, scalability, and long-term product viability — without agency fluff or unnecessary overhead.
In 2026 I shifted positioning: AI engineering moved to the front. The market dropped on Web3, but the 8+ years of depth there stays — it's the strongest technical foundation a generalist AI builder can ask for. I architect and ship production-grade systems for B2B SaaS and Web3 teams — AI tooling under the hood.
Who I work with
I partner exclusively with serious founders who want to build real products, not just hype. Whether you're launching a TVL protocol that holds millions in user funds or a Telegram Mini App aiming for mass adoption, I'm the technical executioner that takes full ownership.
My ICP is B2B SaaS with an API (founder-led, post-MVP, ARR $100K–$10M) and AI-native product teams that need someone who can actually ship — not just consult.
My engineering philosophy
Technical architecture must serve the business, not the other way around. I believe in ruthless prioritization, shipping MVPs fast, and iterating based on data. I don't just write code; I protect your runway from unnecessary complexity and technical debt.
I work as a solo engineer by design — direct line, no account managers, AI under the hood. When a project needs design, marketing, or specialised work I don't do, I recommend people I actually ship with — no markup, no agency layer.
Where I'm based
Abu Dhabi freelance license CN-5980378. Three years in Dubai (2022–2024), now based in Abu Dhabi — closer to the UAE's AI policy centre. Globally available timezones, usually back within 24 hours on weekdays.
Left: Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi — current home (2025–present). Right: the Dubai years (Business Bay, 2022–2024).
Let's talk
Send a brief or grab a Calendly slot. Two-three sentences are enough — what you're building, where it gets stuck, what 'done' looks like.