Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Pavel Pratyush is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Acai Travel, a venture-backed startup revolutionizing travel operations through AI-driven solutions. With a career spanning leading roles at tech giants like eBay and European unicorn ManoMano, Pavel has consistently demonstrated his prowess in steering large engineering teams and spearheading significant technological initiatives. At Acai Travel, Pavel is at the forefront of developing AI-powered tools tailored for the travel industry, including AI Travel Agents and Supervisors that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. His strategic approach emphasizes augmenting human expertise rather than replacing it, ensuring that technology serves as a collaborative partner in travel operations. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Pavel is an Associate Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, where he imparts knowledge in computer science disciplines such as Computer Organization and Databases. His academic background, combined with hands-on industry experience, fuels his commitment to innovation and knowledge sharing. Pavel’s multifaceted expertise and leadership continue to drive Acai Travel’s mission to modernize and simplify the complex world of travel operations through cutting-edge AI technologies.
Açai Travel is set to become the lead startup for AI-assisted travel operations solutions, creating a revolution in call center efficiency, flexibility, and speed. Through our suite of Large Language Model (LLM) tools, we transform how travel agencies and hotels manage their operations. Our products enhance the agent's ability to address customer needs, leading to a significant reduction in handling time and cost savings.
I teach the following subjects at UPF, Barcelona one of the top Universities in Spain - - Computer Organization (Year 1 Coursework) -- Theory in English -- Seminars in Catalan - Databases (Year 3 Coursework) -- Seminars in English/Catalan - Intro to Parallel Programming (2nd Year) -- Labs in English/Catalan
Turned 35, taking some break from back-to-back meetings and strategic thinking - Backpacking in Asia - Focusing on recording the first EP of my band - Spending time with family - Contemplating new challenges
► Leading 50+ Engineers, 8 Teams, Two levels of Engineering Management ► 4M+ Euros Annual Budget ► Provide Engineering Leadership to the Catalog Train, one of the company's key strategic pillars (70+ people across engineering, product and business) Launched in 2013, ManoMano is the European leader specialised in DIY, home improvement and gardening online. ManoMano was valued at $2.6 billion and reached Unicorn status in July 2021.
► Mentor, coach and line manage the engineering organization at Barcelona 30+ direct & indirect reports including Squad Leads & Principal Engineers ► Design and Implement a custom Agile framework for the entire product organization based in 4 different locations ► Establish clear career goals, growth plan & OKRs ► Create a new Engineer Hiring Process for recruiting top talent ► Budget & Forecast ► Lead the Marketplace Initiative. One of the 5 top-level initiatives of the company.