Alexey Kotov

Engagement Manager @ McKinsey & Company | MBA | AI Consultant with Experience in ML & Digital

United States

About

I'm a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company, specializing in AI-powered business transformation. With 7+ years of global experience across the U.S., Russia, Argentina, and Peru, I help tech-driven organizations move from strategy to execution—fast. My work centers on leveraging AI/ML, including agentic AI, to redesign core business processes—pricing, product development, customer targeting—and unlock scalable growth. I’ve led high-impact transformations for Fortune 500 clients, combining deep technical fluency with sharp strategic insight. I write on AI for Forbes/RBC What I bring: Hands-on leadership of AI/ML use cases with measurable ROI Deep expertise in AI-driven pricing and growth models Ability to bridge data science, engineering, and executive stakeholders A global perspective shaped by projects on 3 continents and an MBA from INSEAD If you're working at the intersection of AI and business strategy, let's connect.

Experience

  • McKinsey & Company (New York, United States · On-site)
    • Engagement Manager
      Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • Associate
      Sep 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Collaborated with a leading tech company to design and implement an advanced Data Science tool aimed at optimizing pricing strategies. Led the development of analytical models that improved decision-making by leveraging large datasets, providing actionable insights, and enhancing overall pricing efficiency. Spearheaded the creation of an internal Generative AI solution, specifically a business translator, to streamline communication across business units. This involved refining parsing methodologies, developing models for intent recognition, and innovating approaches to knowledge curation, resulting in more accurate and context-aware translations.

  • McKinsey & Company (Full-time · 6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Business Analyst
      Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 · 4 mos

    • Senior Business Analyst
      Apr 2020 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Served as the PMO (Project Management Office) lead for a large-scale IT transformation at one of the major banks in Russia, overseeing more than 300 ongoing projects. Played a critical role in the development and implementation of processes and procedures designed to ensure the timely execution and monitoring of projects. Coordinated cross-functional teams, tracked project milestones, and addressed risks to maintain alignment with the transformation goals. The initiative resulted in improved operational efficiency and streamlined project management across the organization.

    • Senior Knowledge Analyst
      Jan 2019 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos