User:David Osipov
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| David Osipov (Давид Осипов • დავით ოსიპოვი) | |
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| Tech-driven Product Leader with 5+ years of experience in B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT. | |
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ISNI: 0000 0005 1802 960X |
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ORCID: 0009-0005-2713-9242 |
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VIAF: 139173726847611590332 |
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Gravatar: davidosipovv |
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PGP Profiles: Keyoxide |
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| Occupation | Product manager |
| Field | B2B SaaS, Enterprise IT |
| Competencies | Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Agile |
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 Facebook  Instagram  WikiTree  Habr MusicBrainz  OpenStreetMap  Mapillary
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About me
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A contributor to the English and Russian Wikipedias with a focus on topics related to Georgia. In real life, I am a product manager in the IT and B2B SaaS field with a deep interest in cybersecurity. An active participant and contributor to projects with open data, particularly OpenStreetMap.
My Contributions
[edit]Contribution to Wikipedia
[edit]- Created articles:
- Zviad Kharazishvili
- Orkhevi
- Tetrikhevi (settlement in Tbilisi)
- Tetrikhevhesi (settlement in Tbilisi)
- Tetrikhevi HPP
- Orkhevi, Airport (microdistrict)
- List of microdistricts of Tbilisi
- Vissarion Sardionovich Eristov (Turned a stub into a full-fledged biographical study with authoritative sources in Ru wiki and translated for En Wiki.)
- Crime in Georgia (country)
- School of International Relations of Saint Petersburg State University (Turned an article with little info and no sources into a good one in Ru wiki, adapted for En wiki)
- Significantly improved articles:
- Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (Pretty much rewritten the article)
Contribution to OpenStreetMap and Open Data
[edit]I began mapping actively after encountering inaccurate maps in my Tbilisi neighborhood, which prevented couriers from finding my home. This hobby evolved into a systematic contribution to creating accurate and free maps.
- OpenStreetMap Statistics:
- Over 43,000 map edits.
- Ranked 13th by activity among contributors in Georgia.
- Active user of JOSM, Rapid, and mobile applications for data collection.
- Mapillary Contribution:
- Uploaded over 103,500 panoramic images.
- Covered more than 470 km of routes to improve map detail.
- Active contributor to MusicBrainz and Yandex Maps.
Professional Experience and Education
[edit]- I began my career as a Business Analyst in consulting (Paragon Consulting), where I analyzed markets and developed business strategies.
- Later, I worked in Product Operations at the international tech company DiDi, conducting research for product launches in new markets.
- As a Lead Product Manager at DeskAlerts, I managed the full lifecycle of B2B SaaS products, responsible for product strategy, roadmap, and launch.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in International Relations (SPbU, 2016) and a Master's degree in Management (GSOM, 2021). During my master's studies, I was a recipient of the Vladimir Potanin Foundation scholarship (2020/2021).
Tools & Technologies
[edit]- Analytics & Visualization: SQL, Python (Pandas, Matplotlib), Power BI, Tableau, Google Analytics
- Product Management: Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
- Cybersecurity: Lynis, Wireshark, Nmap, OpenVAS, Metasploit Framework
- Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu Server), Windows, macOS
Hobbies and Volunteer Activities
[edit]Cybersecurity
[edit]A lifelong passion that has evolved into practical expertise. I focus on system hardening, with my personal Ubuntu VPS achieving a score of 89/100 on Lynis. I regularly analyze and submit malware samples to VirusTotal and share knowledge within IT communities.
Community Involvement
[edit]- Regular blood donor (since 2019 [currently on hold]).
- Participant in distributed computing projects Folding@home and BOINC to support scientific research (since 2019 and 2013, respectively).
- Formerly a volunteer at major international events, including the G20 summit in St. Petersburg (2013).
Stance on the Georgian Wikipedia
[edit]In July 2025, I decided to cease my participation in the Georgian Wikipedia project. This decision stemmed from a fundamental disagreement with the project's administration regarding quality standards and the acceptable depth of article content.
My detailed and extensively sourced article on Orkhevi (based on over 145 sources), a translation and adaptation of my Russian article Орхеви (посёлок в Тбилиси), was deemed "unencyclopedic," a violation of the original research policy, and was cut by a third. As I believe this approach hinders the creation of truly high-quality, comprehensive content, I found further contributions to this project to be untenable.
Details of the discussion can be found here (archived copy).
I continue my work on other Wikimedia projects, including the Russian and English Wikipedias, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata, as well as in OpenStreetMap.
Media Coverage
[edit]- "Как энтузиасты упрощают нам жизнь, добавляя неотмеченные дома, улицы и магазины на открытую карту Open Street Map [How enthusiasts simplify our lives by adding unmarked houses, streets, and shops to the Open Street Map]". Paper Kartuli (in Russian). 25 July 2025. Archived from the original on 25 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025. – An article about OpenStreetMap contributors in Georgia, featuring an interview with me about my mapping activities and motivations.
Gallery of Selected Images
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Gold commemorative coin of the Bank of Russia — History of monetary circulation in Russia. 100 rubles, 2009, obverse. -
Gold commemorative coin of the Bank of Russia — History of monetary circulation in Russia. 100 rubles, 2009, reverse. -
A CZ 92 pistol shown alongside a detached magazine and a set of 6.35mm Browning cartridges. -
Natural monument "Abano Mineral Lake", Georgia -
Family portrait of the Sipin family (my ancestors and grandmother), circa 1929. -
View of the Truso Valley
