Our Team

Yuri Smirnoff was an optimization and artificial intelligence luminary whose seminal work set the stage for AI Leap Inc.'s innovative AI solutions. Having left a mark at major tech corporations like Facebook and Yahoo through his pioneering efforts in AI and optimization, Yuri's contributions spanned from multi-layer capacity planning to programmatic ad buying, underpinned by his patents in dynamic exchange and manufacturing process modeling. His academic prowess, evidenced by a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and a role as Adjunct Professor, showcased his dedication to merging academic insight with industry challenges. Today, under Natalia Smirnoff's leadership, AI Leap Inc. continues to embody Yuri's legacy, pushing the boundaries of AI technology to offer transformative business solutions. Natalia's stewardship has kept the company at the forefront of leveraging AI to redefine business operations, innovation, and growth, keeping pace with the digital evolution.

Natalia Smirnoff, the visionary President and Founder of AI Leap Inc., brings a wealth of experience from her varied roles in finance, accounting, and technology, coupled with an impressive academic background from prestigious institutions. Her journey, from a software QA engineer to a financial analyst at Warner Bros. Entertainment, has culminated in her leading AI Leap Inc. to pioneer advanced artificial intelligence solutions aimed at transforming business operations. With degrees in Marketing and Economics, Business Management, and certifications in Business Intelligence Analysis and Accounting, Natalia’s multifaceted expertise fuels her mission to leverage AI for enhancing operational efficiency, innovation, and making a positive societal impact. Through AI Leap Inc., she is not only driving business growth but also championing the use of technology to improve human lives and service delivery..

Shane Bailey, CTO - AI at AI Leap Inc., is a seasoned Agile transformation expert with over two decades of experience, holding prestigious certifications such as SAFe 6.0 SPC, SA_SM, and Professional Scrum Master. His career is distinguished by his role as a Technology Transformation Coach at Elemental Integration, where he led significant technology-driven changes, and his innovative work at Uncommon Crow, focusing on AI Process Re-engineering and Agile Transformation. Shane's extensive background in deploying Agile methodologies, coupled with his expertise in integrating Artificial Intelligence within agile teams and processes, has been pivotal in advancing software development practices. His leadership at AI Leap Inc. emphasizes his commitment to leveraging AI and Agile methodologies to drive transformative business solutions and operational efficiencies.