You're building something that matters
BUT YOUR TECH SYSTEM IS LOSING RHYTHM
That's when I step in — to bring your system back in sync
Why Tech Companies Bring Me In
I'm not a consultant — I'm an embedded operator
I rebuild momentum
Where product and infra teams have stalled for months, I restore velocity within the first week
I turn chaos into structure
Restoring delivery rhythm and clarity when everything feels like firefighting
I add strategic leadership
Without the overhead of a full-time CTO — right expertise, right timing, right cost
I take real operational load
Working from the inside, not from the slides — actually building and shipping alongside your team
I deliver measurable ROI
Faster launches, fewer incidents, clearer ownership — with 2-5x return on investment
Choose Your Mission Type
Four specialized operations for different challenges
Recon
Initial assessment and quick wins. Map the terrain, identify critical issues, and decide on the next engagement mode
Explore Recon → 6-12 MONTHSHQ
Strategic backbone for your tech organization. Continuous alignment of engineering, IT, and product
Explore HQ → 3-6 MONTHSCombat Missions
Crisis response when everything is on fire. Structured recovery to restore control and momentum
Explore Combat → 6-12+ MONTHSExpeditions
Navigate unknown territory. Build new structures for markets, compliance zones, or transformations
Explore Expeditions →How I Work: From Crisis to Clarity
A battle-tested process that delivers results in weeks, not quarters
Recon - Assessment
- Map organizational landscape
- Interview 20-30 key stakeholders
- Identify critical issues & quick wins
- Deliver initial improvements
Choose Path
- Based on Recon findings
- HQ: Establish strategic rhythm
- Combat: Crisis intervention
- Expedition: Build new structures
Execute & Stabilize
- Implement systematic fixes
- Build/strengthen teams
- Establish metrics & processes
- Deliver tangible results
Scale & Transfer
- Architect for 10x scale
- Create sustainable systems
- Document playbooks
- Transfer ownership
When to Call SpecialOps
I step in when reality has already hit the dream — but the dream can still bloom
When scaling makes everything fragile — and your once-nimble startup starts moving like a slow enterprise
When your engineers are firefighting, your PMs are stuck in Jira, and leadership has lost visibility
When entering new tech stacks, new markets, or compliance zones — and you need clarity in the fog
Crisis Self-Assessment
Checked 2 or more? Let's talk ASAP before it gets worse
Selected Crisis Cases
Not consulting reports — actual systems rebuilt and teams unblocked
Wallet
Group
Wargaming (World of Tanks)
Gaming • Deputy CTOExplosive player growth caused long queues and unstable gameplay. Infrastructure couldn't keep pace with millions of concurrent players
Accelerated server rollouts globally, reorganized infrastructure processes, built dedicated network team for real-time game traffic
Fast global expansion, stable experience for millions of players worldwide. Platform ready for future growth
GCore (G-Core Labs)
Infrastructure • Co-CEOGrowing CDN/Edge platform needed to scale globally. Complex technical and operational challenges across multiple markets
Built global infrastructure platform, expanded to 100+ PoPs worldwide, orchestrated corporate growth and M&A
Major global player in CDN/Edge computing, stable operations across continents, successful business growth
Crypto Wallet
Fintech • Fractional CTO / CIOHigh-growth product requiring rapid scaling of technology operations and governance
Built Internal IT, Security, and Platform functions. Implemented Zero Trust, CMDB, MDM. Established governance
5 functions built and transferred to permanent leadership. Unified IT platform established
Beeline
Telco • Senior Network EngineerTelco networks infrastructure and operations. Building carrier-grade network systems
Oversun
Hosting • Deputy CTOHosting and infrastructure operations. Building scalable hosting platforms
DataPro
Infrastructure • IT DirectorDatacenters and enterprise IT operations. Building reliable enterprise infrastructure
VK (Mail.ru Group)
Social • Deputy VPCorporate infrastructure and scale operations. Managing large-scale tech operations
P2P.org
Crypto • Head of Special ProjectsCrypto infrastructure and operations. Building reliable blockchain validator infrastructure
Fintech Group
Fintech • Group CIOEnd-to-end technology operating system buildout. Built 5 functions, unified IT platform across organization
Pavel Poddubnyi SpecialOps Founder
I enter systems from the inside, feel their real temperature, and bring them back to rhythm
I've built, fixed, and scaled tech organizations globally for 18+ years across 10+ industries — from Gaming to Infrastructure, Fintech, and Crypto. Not from a distance — but by being inside the storm: restoring control, clarity, and forward motion
For me, "SpecialOps" isn't a metaphor. It's how I work: fast, structured, mission-driven, and with full responsibility for the outcome
Enterprise Scale
Built infrastructure serving 100M+ users at Wargaming, GCore, and other top-tier tech companies
Crisis Response
Led technical recoveries that saved companies from collapse
Cross-Industry
10+ industries: Gaming, Infrastructure, Fintech, Crypto
When your startup's dream collides with scaling reality — it can still be rebuilt
Let's discuss your challenge and find the path forward
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30 minutes to understand your situation, see if we're a good fit, and identify potential points of collaboration. No pressure — just an honest conversation.
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