Marek Budkowski is an experienced operations leader and project manager with a strong background in robotics and technology. Currently serving as a Sophia Robot Operator at Hanson Robotics Limited and a Grace Robot Operator at Awakening Health Limited since October 2022, Marek oversees teams and manages high-profile events. Previous roles include Vice President of Operations at SophiaVerse, where responsibility encompassed operations oversight for a software development startup, as well as serving as Director of Operations at New Native and Head of Projects at Legend Has It Studios and SingularityNET. With a foundation in blockchain project management from CloudBest and extensive project management experience at Orange Polska, Marek has demonstrated expertise in leading complex initiatives, managing large teams, and implementing innovative technologies. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Project Management from SGH Warsaw School of Economics and a Postgraduate Degree in Telecommunications and Teleinformatics from Warsaw University of Technology.