Yuriy Yuzifovich, an accomplished AI, VR, and cybersecurity enthusiast, is known for his excellence in building high-performance teams to deliver quick business results. With an extensive background in technology, Yuriy has founded companies, sold startups, and created corporate divisions. He is a technology and cybersecurity evangelist, with vast experience as an Advisor in several organizations, including Gallery Milmar and Black Swan Dexteritas, Inc.

Yuriy's educational background includes studying at several prestigious universities, including Stanford University, Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, and Samara State Aerospace University, where he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science.

Currently, Yuriy is the Head of Security Innovation Labs and Senior Director of Engineering at Alibaba Cloud. He is a former participant in the W3C Privacy Interest, Decentralized Identifier, and Verifiable Credentials Working Groups, demonstrating his passion for advocating decentralized metaverse, engaging with industry pioneers and contributing to Alpha Centauri future missions. His expertise in cybersecurity, AI, VR, and data science emerged during his previous roles at companies such as Akamai Technologies, Nominum, and EPAM Systems.

Yuriy is an inventor, artist, and fine art enthusiast, imparting artistic and creative thinking skills into his innovative problem-solving strategies. He has a professional passion for the decentralized metaverse, cybersecurity, AI, and VR, and continually strives to excel at the intersection of these fields.