Tymur Zyma

At Defence Tech Community, we build digital online ecosystem designed to accelerate innovation, procurement, and collaboration within the global defence and dual-use technology industry. We connect defence tech manufacturers, investors, government buyers, and R&D teams through a secure, data-sensitive platform. Our goal is to centralise innovation and collaboration, giving defence tech companies visibility, trusted partners, and global market access. Innovate defence. Together.

Grow the largest pan-European nonprofit organisation focused on teaching how to assemble tactical FPV drones to address critical needs in Ukraine. Over two years, built 1,000+ drones, educated 2,000+ skilled FPV enthusiasts across Europe. Started in Amsterdam and expanded to wide decentralised drone production network across 11 major European cities. We raise money and hold workshops to spread awareness about ongoing the russian war in Ukraine. All drones that we build are sent directly to the frontline to meet the crucial needs of the Ukrainian army. Our goal is to build a community of tech enthusiasts who care and make a difference for Ukraine.

Beyond delivering best in class sensors, drones and C-UAS technology, at BSS we offer FPV training and manufacture NDAA compliant FPV drones, which set new standards in outdoor tactical operations. We also conduct system integration of different types of communication equipment, sensors and unmanned vehicles in one C2 ecosystem enabling to shorten sensor-to-shooter loop.

In research team at the University of Twente we are developing a vertical take-off rescue drone for Red Cross. Improved the accuracy of autonomous navigation for a rescue VTOL drone by optimising real‑time object detection and tracking using advanced CNN architectures and Ardupilot software.

I coordinate fundraising for children in need, with a primary focus on refugee kids from Ukraine

At Neuroscience Research Lab I developed deep learning algorithms to predict brain diseases using real-world patient data, brain samples, and high-end medical imaging equipment. I also developed clustering algorithms and 3D modeling techniques to analyse neuronal structures

As a Professor Assistant at Vrije University, I delivered a range of teaching activities for Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Databases, Python, and Collective Intelligence courses. These practicals and lectures aimed at enhancing students' understanding of key concepts and techniques of AI, Python, SQL, and R. Moreover, I provided individualized support to students, ensuring their success and growth.

While working with Soken, we developed various Security Services and Legal products using AI tools and techniques. Moreover, we conducted Smart Contract Audits, KYC, and AML compliances for different Blockchain projects to ensure their security and reliability

Happy to start a new journey It's nice to be among the best

It was a great journey learning AI before it became mainstream. I learned a lot about computational statistics and robotics—and loved every bit of it. I also had an internship in a neuroscience lab, where I worked on predicting brain diseases using real brain samples. That was one of the most exciting experiences of my life! Along the way, I built strong expertise in linear algebra, machine learning and generative AI, even creating my own version of ChatGPT before the original was released.