Juri Vaisman

Background

About Juri Vaisman

Dr. Juri Vaisman brings over four decades of deep operational, infrastructure, and product experience to venture-backed scale-ups. He is especially effective in helping Series A to pre-exit stage companies navigate complex transitions. Below are specific areas where he adds value as a Board Advisor or Strategic Consultant: 1. Strategic Infrastructure Planning • Advising founders and CTOs on when to shift from MVP infrastructure to scalable hybrid models. • Designing cloud/on-prem strategies that balance cost, performance, and compliance. • Supporting decisions around vendor selection, infrastructure modernization, and technical debt management. Enterprise-Grade IT Operations • Professionalizing IT systems and teams as companies grow beyond 50–100 FTEs. • Establishing high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. • Implementing best-in-class security, backup, and monitoring systems to meet investor and customer expectations. Vendor & Cloud Cost Management • Identifying and correcting over-spending in cloud, storage, and third-party software stacks. • Leading negotiations with global tech vendors and cloud providers. • Building cost-efficient infrastructure roadmaps for fast-scaling SaaS and gaming firms. Team Structure & Leadership Development • Helping companies evolve from flat tech teams to specialized, resilient organizational structures. • Mentoring newly hired Heads of IT, Ops, or Infrastructure to mature the organization. • Supporting founder transitions as operational complexity increases. Post-Merger Integration & M&A Readiness • Guiding portfolio companies through tech due diligence, integration, and compliance post-acquisition. • Advising on operational alignment and technical integration during M&A activities.