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ABOUT US (ABOUT THE LAB)

We help technology companies solve their biggest business challenges by adopting AI at scale.

Applied AI Lab, a division of the Verysell Group, specializes in developing bespoke AI solutions for businesses across various industries such as banking and finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, and retail.  

Our long-standing mission is to empower each division of the Verysell Group to optimize operations, increase efficiency, and enhance customer experience with cutting-edge AI solutions. Our mission has expanded to helping businesses leverage AI’s vast capabilities, from natural language processing and computer vision to predictive analytics.  

Our expertise covers: 

Natural Language Processing

Computer Vision

Data Analytics

Developing technology solutions for over 30 years

Founded in 1990, Verysell Group is a renowned global software development company, headquartered in Switzerland. As a software development hub, Verysell offers a variety of services from staff augmentation to the scope, design, and building of bespoke software solutions for a range of industries such as fintech, payment tech and InsureTech.  

Central to our business is the offshore development center (ODC) SmartDev LLC in Vietnam where software development for external customers takes place as well as the development of our in-house products such as our mobile money payment platform, VeryPay.   

Our sales offices are located in 8 cities on 4 continents.  This allows us to cater to a diverse clientele, including start-ups, scale-ups, and large global enterprises. Our family of brands SmartDev, VeryPay, Smart81 and VeryPlay Studio helps us to emphasize our focus on specific market segments and client types.  

SmartDev is a broad base outsourcing partner for enterprise clients worldwide. Recognized as the Winner of SME100® Fast Moving Companies, SmartDev specializes in building FinTech apps, insurance software, and more. 

Smart81 is a subsidiary of SmartDev and is instrumental in accelerating growth for start-ups and scale-ups by advising, collaborating, and crafting enterprise-level technology through our offices in California, Singapore, and London – the world leading centers of startup economy. 

Adding to the group’s diversity, VeryPay is a mobile payments technology provider offering technology solutions for African mobile network operators, while VeryPlay Studio serves as a full-cycle game developer, merging Switzerland’s quality standards with Asia’s production expertise.  

The Applied AI Lab, another innovative extension of the Verysell Group, showcases our commitment to AI revolution by providing high-level consulting services to clients, aiming to integrate AI functionalities into their business processes, thereby enhancing productivity and expanding product offerings. AI Lab is also an in-house center of excellence in this field with a mandate for AI transformation of the whole group.  

The synergy between these brands and special focus on AI reinforces Verysell Group’s commitment to delivering quality, innovation, and value across various technology landscapes. 

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Our Team Members

AI TRANSFORMATION LEAD

Dr. Mikhail Krasnov

Based in Switzerland, Mikhail is an esteemed leader with a Ph.D. in Economics and recognized as a Certified Director by the London Institute of Directors. With a 30-year tenure in the IT sector, he co-founded Verysell Group in 1990 and now drives strategy and innovation across the entire organization. He staunchly believes that AI should be a catalyst for all businesses, not a threat, enhancing and transforming companies. To him, AI is a powerful tool for businesses to harness for their advantage.

Head of Applied AI Lab​

Yurii Lozinskyi

Based in England, Yurii is the driving force behind Verysell Applied AI Lab. With 25 years of experience in Healthcare, Insurance, and Finance, he specializes in Business Process & Digital Transformation. Yurii excels in creating neural networks for diverse business automation, from medical diagnostics to machinery anomaly detection. Beyond tech, he’s a proficient software delivery manager and project leader. His leadership has fueled remarkable growth, achieving up to 60% CAGR by guiding 20+ Agile Teams globally.

Chief AI Scientist

Dr. Hung Dao

Based in Vietnam, Dr. Hung leads a dynamic Consulting Team, driving AI innovation across diverse sectors, from industrial visual inspection to medical image segmentation at our AAI Lab. With a PhD in Engineering from Keio University (2014), his expertise extends to groundbreaking research published in renowned conferences such as FG, BMVC, ICASSP, and ACCV, alongside multiple granted patents. With a distinguished track record at FPT, VinBrain & Nautilus AI, he’s a prominent figure in the AI landscape.

STRATEGIC ADVISOR ON AI

Dr. Alexey Minin

Prof. Dr. Alexey Minin, an esteemed expert in the digital economy and artificial intelligence implementation, boasts over 19 years in high-tech. Rising from Siemens engineer to associated partner at MHP – A Porsche Company, Germany, Alexey excels in management consulting, exponential technologies, and creating businesses based on modern tech. A Doctor of Science in AI, Honored Professor, and consultant for several boards of directors, Alexey specializes in digital transformation, AI application, and startup guidance. He co-founded startups, lectures globally, and is a sought-after speaker in digital conferences.

Business Development Manager

Muin Pirzada

Muin brings to the table an extensive background of over 13 years in the fields of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Test Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This vast experience has not only equipped him with a profound knowledge of these cutting-edge technologies and deep passion for business growth and operational efficiency, but also with an acute understanding of their capability to revolutionize industries and streamline operations.

Marketing Manager

Ha Nguyen

Based in Hanoi, Ha spearheads marketing endeavors, leveraging over a decade of prowess in the global technology arena. She currently serves as AAI Lab’s Marketing Manager, leveraging her expertise in B2B marketing, branding, content strategies, and Agile methodologies to propel the company’s growth. Her practical know-how equips her to craft and execute effective marketing strategies for AAI Lab and other entities within the Verysell Group.

 

Software Development Automation Lead

Hieu Tran

Hieu, from Danang, Vietnam, heads the automation team at SmartDev. With a decade of experience in software development, he’s skilled in tech strategy and research. Known for boosting daily operations, Hieu shines in project coordination and customer happiness. Currently, he’s the top engineer at SmartDev and also leads the AAI Lab Software Development Automation.

Head of Project Management

Richard Sharp

Richard, based in Danang Vietnam, has over 40 years of IT experience. He has had many roles including Client Manager, Supplier Manager, and Service Management Program Manager. He has designed, developed and implemented advanced service management solutions for leading organizations across the technology, government, health, telecoms, oil & gas and financial services sectors.

HEAD OF AI EDUCATION

Soan Duong

Dr. Soan is a lecturer at the Computer Science Department within Le Quy Don Technical University. She is also a senior research scientist with keen interest in computer vision and medical imaging. Her research work has been published at prestigious venues, including ISBI, ICIP, ICASSP, BMVC, and CVPR. Soan plays an active role in the academic community by serving as a dedicated reviewer for esteemed publications such as: IEEE Access and NMR in Biomedicine.

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