Anna Shulga

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About Anna Shulga

Results-driven Principal Materials Consultant and Composite Materials Expert, Composite Material Manufacturing Engineer acting as a Head of Chemistry Development and Production, and Research Scientist with 13+ years of experience in R&D, and 3D Construction. Proven track record in scaling operations, optimizing production lines, and leading cross-functional teams up to 50 -70 people internationally in USA, Mexico, China, Singapore, Austria, Germany, Italy, France, UAE, Turkey, and Russia. Recognized expert in composite materials and photopolymers for additive manufacturing, with hands-on experience covering the entire material lifecycle—from ideation to large-scale production. Holder of 12 patents, including #1 in the world inventions in composite materials and 3D-printing. Skilled in R&D, material compliance, process optimization, and troubleshooting complex manufacturing challenges related to material. Strong ability to diagnose and resolve issues affecting raw material compatibility, production efficiency, and final product quality, ensuring seamless transitions from development to industrial application. English and Russian fluent, basic Spanish. In 2017, invented the world’s first photopolymer composite material for 3D printing of houses, and successful feasibility tests and pilot trials on a custom 3D printer secured initial investments, leading to the establishment of Mighty Buildings in California, USA. Following the enhancement of the material’s properties and the launch of 3D printing for 1×1×1 m objects, the company successfully joined Y Combinator and embarked on its 8-year journey from Series A to Series C funding. Currently oversee R&D, material compliance, process optimization, and troubleshooting complex manufacturing challenges. In early 2013, invented the world’s first photopolymer ink for a 3D pen, and successful feasibility tests confirming its safety for children under 13, along with pilot trials on a custom 3D pen, secured initial investments. This led to the establishment of CreoPop in Singapore in late 2014 and the launch of pen and ink production in Shenzhen, China in 2015. anna.shulga220389@gmail.com +1 (747) 267-4992