Maxim Stykow, PhD is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting, bringing deep expertise in Agentic AI, Cloud Services, Data, and React to complex technical challenges. With a PhD in Mathematics from UBC, he combines analytical thinking with practical innovation, exemplified by his creation of TWAIN, TNG's Web AI Assistant. As a passionate team leader and mentor, Maxim champions coding culture and technical excellence while guiding the next generation of developers. Beyond technology, he finds balance through playing the cello, exploring ancient Sanskrit texts, and seeking adventure in the great outdoors through travel and hiking. His unique blend of mathematical precision, technical innovation, and humanistic interests enables him to approach problems with both systematic methodology and creative insight.