Intercultural Communication Consultant
- I coach teams from Ukraine, the U.S.A., Europe, English-speaking countries, Latin America, and India to navigate cultural nuances and enhance collaboration.
- I consult with companies operating across borders, providing strategies to streamline communication and harness diverse perspectives.
- I mentor managers and key professionals who lead cross-cultural teams, helping them build trust, align goals, and foster the free flow of ideas from different cultural backgrounds.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbair/
Previously:
- Multiple IT manager roles since 1999, including roles as CTO and co-owner of an outsourcing-to-product company.
- Strong software engineering background, including being among the very first certified Java Programmers and SCRUM Masters in Ukraine.
- President of Lemberg Toastmasters in 2014.
- Worked as an engineering manager and tech pre-sales for seven years in startups and multinational corporations in the U.S.A.
- Years living, learning and understanding U.S. culture and society; U.S. and Australian permanent resident.
- M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence.
Professional Focus
Cross-cultural communication for teams and companies, both internally and between organizations.
Agile team organization for software development and other industries.
Nonviolent communication to foster empathy and understanding.
Artificial Intelligence in support of cross-cultural collaboration.
Personal Interests
Historically amalgamated cultures, such as those of the Greco-Bactrian states and the Genoese presence in Crimea.
Development of Indo-European languages and how they have evolved over time.