Engineering, Energy & IP Consulting for Tomorrow’s Challenges

About Me

Born in Belgrade in 1992, Ivan Damnjanovic is a Serbian deep-tech entrepreneur, scientist, and strategist. He holds a BASc in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto, an MSc in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Strategic Entrepreneurship and Business Management at the University of Belgrade. (View full academic courses)

Rooted in a warrior-philosopher ethos tracing back to Varangian Guard heritage, Ivan's approach emphasizes merit-based excellence, resilience, and strategic risk management—revived in the meritocratic demands of post-1990s Serbia. This continuity drives his consultancy: elite skill, unwavering loyalty, and leadership in engineering, energy, and innovation frontiers. (Explore my Approach)

As founder of Ambient Systems, Ivan leads the development of a science-driven AI platform that integrates real-time IoT and operational data with generative financial modeling to optimize ROI, ESG compliance, and sustainability outcomes. With experience spanning Deloitte, NUS, Hong Kong, and Canada, he bridges academic rigor with global business execution — building Serbia as a low-cost R&D and IP hub while commercializing internationally through Hong Kong and North America. (Visit Ambient Systems)

Beyond Ambient Systems, Ivan advises organizations and individuals in civil infrastructure, sustainable energy, and intellectual property, combining technical expertise, strategic innovation, and disciplined execution to deliver solutions that are practical, globally relevant, and profitable. His work fuses innovation policy, strategic entrepreneurship, and AI technology into a new model of sovereign, mission-driven enterprise. (See Selected Commercial & Academic/Research projects)