Petr Leontev

Expertise

I operate at the intersection of AI research and production engineering — turning ambiguous requirements into scalable, cost-effective systems. Here's where I add the most value.

Generative AI & Multimodal Models

I architect end-to-end pipelines for foundational generative models — text-to-video, image-to-video, and large-scale synthetic data generation. My work spans model evaluation, data pipeline design, and bridging research prototypes with production-grade infrastructure.

  • Architected synthetic data generation pipelines capable of producing 100M+ assets
  • Reduced reliance on third-party data and lowered acquisition costs by up to 40%
  • Partnered with research teams and design partners to deliver 12+ GenAI-focused PoCs and Proofs of Value
  • Provided technical validation that accelerated strategic decisions by C-level stakeholders

Cloud Architecture & Data Pipelines

I design highly scalable, cloud-first systems that handle massive data throughput while keeping costs predictable. From vendor negotiations to infrastructure blueprints, I guide technical and business decisions for large-scale operations.

  • Drove vendor negotiations and cost-benefit analyses across cloud, infrastructure, and content acquisition
  • Guided executive investment decisions for large-scale data operations
  • Designed deterministic physics frameworks and simulation systems for research workflows
  • Built production systems processing hundreds of millions of synthetic video assets

Technical Strategy & PoC Delivery

I collaborate directly with C-level decision makers to understand business needs and translate them into impactful technical solutions. I craft compelling prototypes and scalable abstractions that streamline delivery across engagements.

  • Delivered compelling PoCs that de-risked multi-million dollar technology investments
  • Established repeatable frameworks for rapid prototyping and technical validation
  • Bridged communication between research, engineering, and business stakeholders
  • Created scalable solution architectures adopted across multiple client engagements

Real-time 3D & Streaming

With nearly 5 years running an immersive technology consultancy and deep Unreal Engine expertise, I bring hands-on experience delivering 3D, streaming, and visualization solutions for startups and enterprises across the US, EU, UK, China, and Japan.

  • Founded and led a consultancy delivering bespoke immersive tech solutions across global markets
  • Integrated Vulkan Video API into Unreal Engine 5 for cross-platform media playback
  • Built cross-platform runtime video encoding plugins for Unreal Engine
  • Delivered investor demos, production workflows, and real-time visualization systems

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