Independent AI research from someone with 30+ years of building real systems.
Sergei Anikin · Tallinn, Estonia
Everyone talks about AI transformation. Almost no one measures whether it actually works. Kodulabor exists to close that gap — through selected consulting engagements, practical builds, careful measurement, and public case studies.
I take on projects where there's a real problem, a measurable workflow, and willingness to share results honestly. I measure everything — time, cost, quality, gotchas — and publish it so others can learn from what actually worked and what didn't.
The current AI wave is too important to observe only from inside large organizations. Kodulabor works closer to the ground — with individuals and small businesses — where integration happens faster and outcomes are easier to measure.
Background
Sergei Anikin. Based in Tallinn, Estonia. MSc in Computer Science from Tallinn Technical University.
Swedbank (6 years) — internet banking, core system migrations, led 50+ engineers. Skype (5 years) — senior architect, led integration of Skype video calling into Facebook. Microsoft — engineering manager post-acquisition, Skype for Windows 8.
Pipedrive (8 years, CTO) — joined as employee #20, scaled engineering from 10 to 400+, grew ARR from $1M to $100M, exit to Vista Equity Partners. Named Top 25 Software CTOs of 2022.
Tuum (interim CEO, core banking). Bolt (Director of Engineering). Angel investor and mentor in the Estonian startup ecosystem.