Denis works at the intersection of technology, civil society, and human rights. Before joining Araminta, he led the Innovation Team at Teplitsa, a capacity-building initiative supporting civil society organizations in Russia through the strategic use of technology.

At Teplitsa, Denis oversaw quantitative research on civil society communication patterns, conducted research on digital censorship, and advised organizations on the use of emerging technologies, with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning.

At Araminta, Denis supports human rights defenders by strengthening their digital security practices and expanding their technical toolkits. He works directly with activists to assess and adopt new technologies and AI-based solutions that improve advocacy work while maintaining operational safety.

Denis also contributes to Araminta’s business and human rights work, where he applies his expertise in technology, civil society, and risk analysis to develop tools that support human rights due diligence and corporate accountability.