Ola Nykolyshyn
Head of Immersive Experiences @SoftServe
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Immersive Experiences @SoftServe
Toronto, ON, CA
As the Head of Immersive Experience, I help people understand technology in an immersive and engaging way. I excel at facilitating brainstorming sessions and connecting people, ensuring creative and innovative solutions. My expertise lies in explaining technology challenges and solutions in a business context, transforming complex concepts into simple, interactive customer journeys using the latest technology. And that\'s what an Immersive Experience Demo is! I create a \"wow\" effect with our immersive demos on-site at events or during in person presentations to our customers. Thinking outside the box, I bring revolutionary ideas to life. As a great communicator, I love making impactful changes with technology. I see myself as an orchestra conductor or a mini-CEO, coordinating and navigating through delivery, CTO organizations, marketing, IT, and business teams to make the impossible possible.My mission is to help our customers and prospects experience the value we deliver in a tangible and memorable way.
EDUCATION
Forest Grove High School
1 year on exchange program, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Lviv High School 93
Secondary Education, diploma with highest distinctions
SoftServe University
1st Leadership Development Program - Level: Competent, MBA
The International University, Vienna, Austria
Master's, International Business
ICU-Kiev
Bachelor's, Business Administration, Marketing
ABOUT OLA NYKOLYSHYN
The only source of knowledge, is Experience\"(C) Albert Einstein.\"Ancora imparo\"-\"still I am learning\"(C) Michelangelo at age 87.I’m a global marketing and experience leader with 25+ years of building strategy, brand, content, and scalable innovation — from small creative ventures to city-wide cultural programs, and now into enterprise-level digital transformation and immersive storytelling.Today, I lead Immersive Experience Strategy & Program Delivery at SoftServe, where I architect, execute, and scale immersive programs that bridge emerging technology with real business impact. I built our immersive engine from the ground up — overseeing everything from demo lifecycle creation and global roadshows to stakeholder alignment, budget ownership, and ROI reporting.My scope spans strategy, innovation, and operational excellence- Defining immersive vision and aligning it to GTM priorities- Leading cross-functional teams across marketing, CoE, product, field, and digital- Launching processes, frameworks, dashboards, and experience models from scratch- Managing stakeholder relationships at the VP/SVP level- Overseeing global demo activations, partner showcases, and branded roadshows- Driving measurable results in pipeline, brand awareness, talent attraction, and customer experienceBefore this, I led global events and content strategies that generated $15M+ in yearly influenced revenue. I’ve built and run over 500+ events — from industry summits to intimate leadership dinners and digital-first experiences. As Founder of Go Pro Events, I consulted on event selection, strategy, and execution for businesses across continents.One of my proudest legacies: co-creating and launching some of Lviv’s most iconic cultural festivals, including the Lviv Coffee Festival, Pampukh Fest, Beer Fest, and Easter Egg Festival — and helping the city win its “Cultural Capital of Ukraine” status in 2008. I worked closely with the Mayor’s office to position Lviv as a must-visit European destination — now drawing millions of visitors each year.I\'ve seen the inside of a city hall, a startup garage, and a global boardroom. I know how to build across borders, scale across systems, and tell stories that matter — in real spaces, digital ones, and everything in between.Let’s connect if you’re exploring immersive innovation, customer journey design, or building something bold from scratch.
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