Systems Builder | Technical Product Manager

Slobodan Ninkov

Building mission-critical systems that work under real conditions. Specializing in IoT, real-time data, and simulation. 20+ years experience bridging hardware, software, and field operations.

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What I Build

Sensor Networks

Led a €2M+ IoT network from PoC to multi-territory deployment. Managed a 10-person cross-functional team with mission-critical reliability requirements.

Digital Twins

Built a proprietary drone simulation platform that replaced 95% of physical flight testing, later commercialized as a $200K add-on product.

Data Pipelines

Architected high-throughput systems handling €50M+ annual volume and 1M+ daily transactions, with integrated anomaly detection.

Integration

Drove €3M+ in hardware sales through the development of complex airborne and cyber-intelligence products.

How I Work

Start from the problem Prototype early Test in field Design for failure modes High autonomy

I work best with small teams and clear ownership. My focus is on systems where field performance is the only metric that matters, avoiding process theater in favor of outcomes.

Experience

Technical Product Manager GSMK, Berlin
7 Years

Leading mission-critical IoT and secure communication systems.

Owner SN Terra Cognitive LTD

Developed flight simulation and training systems.

Product Owner UTX Technologies

Airborne platforms, simulation systems, and cyber-intelligence products.

Software Architect State Lottery of Serbia

High-throughput transaction systems, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance.