Pavlo Puzikov

I lead creative innovation at BARNES Dubai, identifying and developing new ways emerging technologies can enhance the luxury real estate experience. Working at the intersection of design, AI, immersive media, product development, and creative strategy, I transform early-stage concepts into production-ready experiences that support marketing, sales, and business growth. I work across internal stakeholders, technology partners, and creative teams to define product direction, evaluate emerging platforms, and

I lead marketing and partnerships for a luxury smart-home developer, connecting real-estate strategy with technology, research, and visual storytelling, and driving innovation initiatives alongside BARNES Dubai. Focus areas: - Generative video and creative direction: directed the Marina Sozopol branded-residences launch film end to end (27 storyboarded shots blending real footage, 3D renders, and AI-generated video), with a second film in development, and built an in-house content studio that turns a brief

I led technology and innovation research at BARNES Dubai, taking emerging techniques in real-time 3D, applied AI, and product development from first experiment to working prototype. Operating independently, I used agentic coding agents to accelerate development while grounding research through rigorous benchmarking and measurable performance rather than demonstrations alone. Selected work: - Built photorealistic browser-based property tours using 3D Gaussian Splatting and custom XGrids tooling. - Deve

I researched emerging AI and smart-home applications across the EU and UAE real-estate markets. I built custom multi-agent research systems and paired them with language models to analyse data, surface trends, and derive actionable insights, and I monitored technological and scientific developments to keep our strategy current. Promoted to lead marketing and partnerships.

As an actor/extra in New Zealand's dynamic film industry, I have engaged in a variety of roles that have enriched my professional journey and provided me with valuable insights. My experiences encompass: - Feature Films and Television (Productions by Amazon, Netflix and Heyday Films) - Independent Projects (Short Films, Student Films, Photography Portfolio Development, Other Photography Projects)

Working in the Hospitality industry has taught me a lot of lifelong skills. I was able to learn about the different functionalities, complications and general operations of a restaurant that was simultaneously an events venue operating in Auckland CBD.

While a part of the team, I had the chance to work on several projects for the brands with which the Inspire Marketing Team works. These include Hyundai Motors NZ, Isuzu Utes NZ, and Renault NZ. Skills Developed: Advertising, Web Development, Social Media Content Creation, Market Research, Email Marketing, Copywriting.

As a Customer Service Representative at Hertz New Zealand, I developed skills in several areas. This included engaging with customers during different stages of the customer journey and attending to vehicle maintenance and presentation.

While pursuing my academic studies at the University of Auckland I was lucky enough to learn numerous lifelong skills while simultaneously having the opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in business, marketing and tech. This chapter of my academic journey was not easy, but it showed m