Each year, the Ukrainian Business Award recognizes leaders who not only create profitable businesses but also shape new approaches in their industries. In 2023, the winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year award was Artem Dolobanko, CEO of OpsWorks Co., Upplabs, and RhodeCode.

With a unique approach to DevOps transformation and cloud adoption, AI-powered infrastructure optimization, and deep expertise in secure, scalable systems, OpsWorks Co. has experienced significant growth under his leadership. As an AWS Advanced Tier Services Certified Partner, the company consistently delivers transformative cloud technologies that empower global enterprises in the digital age.

OpsWorks Co. is an example of how automation and AI are becoming an integral part of modern technology operations. Its business processes leverage automated ecosystems where:

• AI manages routine infrastructure tasks
• Real-time dashboards track deployment and compliance
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible) enables seamless data exchange
• This technology focus has enabled the OpsWorks team of over 50 senior engineers to achieve 100% project success while reducing customers’ cloud costs by up to 90%.

In the face of global challenges – from pandemics to changing security standards – Artem Dolobanko demonstrates exceptional adaptability. His team anticipates changes in cloud technology requirements (GDPR/HIPAA/PCI DSS) and reorients strategies for clients in the telecommunications, banking and e-commerce sectors, including industry leaders such as Vodafone and OTP Bank.

Artem Dolobanko is a visionary leader with over 14 years of experience in information technology, driving growth through:

• Implementing DevOps and optimizing cloud technologies
• Critical infrastructure solutions with proven cost reduction
• Comprehensive cloud transformation from discovery to continuous improvement.

Under his leadership, OpsWorks Co. has become a global authority on Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and secure cloud architecture.

We look forward to further breakthroughs in global infrastructure solutions, further expanding OpsWorks engagement models, and inspiring the next generation of DevOps innovators.