Mykhailo Kushnir is the founder and CTO of DestiLabs, a software agency that builds AI-powered products and internal tools for clients across healthcare, fintech, and e-commerce. With deep expertise in Python, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML systems, he has shipped production systems ranging from voice AI assistants to GPU-accelerated image processing pipelines.

At DestiLabs, Mykhailo has built a comprehensive AI operations layer that connects 17+ business tools through Claude Code and MCP (Model Context Protocol), turning conversational AI into the primary interface for managing client projects, finances, hiring, and growth. He writes about AI infrastructure, agency operations, and the economics of building vs buying AI platforms on LinkedIn.

Previously, he led engineering teams building scalable backend systems and data pipelines. He is based in Lisbon, Portugal and works with clients across Europe and North America.