Story, Mission & Values
of the tireless Dystlab team
Who are Dystlab?
Our story
The Dystlab team has more than 20 years of experience in the engineering, construction, scientific, and educational industries.
Since 2015, we have been actively developing training courses for engineers, structural engineering in Ukraine and worldwide, and developing specialized software for engineers.
Dystlab is a team of Ukrainian engineers, scientists, and designers dedicated to providing digital solutions for the engineering community. Our team consists of like-minded friends who are inspired by modern technologies and passionate about delivering innovative solutions.
As practitioners,
we understand the complexities of your professional tasks and aspirations, and we design customized solutions to address your specific needs. We believe that a complex universal product requires a higher level of expertise to master, while a simple interface saves time, reduces errors, and improves the efficiency and quality of work with our tools.
At Dystlab,
we believe that anyone who aspires to be an engineer can achieve their goals. We strive to help those who are trying to enter the industry as quickly as possible. To this end, we develop modern educational products and build an ecosystem for training and professional development for engineers of all ages and genders.
We are committed
to contributing to the building and restoration of Ukraine, as well as promoting its active integration and positioning in the global market. Join us on this exciting journey to create a better world through innovative engineering solutions!
2013
2013
Vitalii Artomov received a certificate of copyright registration for his first scientific product — "Belinda" software. The program is released under the brand name "Dynamics & Structures, Lab."
2013
2015
2015
Dystlab launches the first online courses for engineers. The training format is individual lectures via Skype.
2016-2017
2016-2017
Specialists in various technical fields and specialties join the Dystlab Education project. The number of courses on the platform is increasing.
2016-2017
2018
2018
Dystlab introduces a group online learning format. Individual training is transformed into personalized consulting for engineers.
2019
2019
The first version of TechEditor, an environment for the development of technical documentation and engineering calculations from Dystlab™, is released.
2019
2020
2020
The Dystlab Education platform is being transformed into a format of recorded video lectures with a focus on civil engineering. At the same time, Dystlab establishes international cooperation, in particular with architectural and engineering companies in Canada. A new area of Dystlab's activities related to the practice of structural design in the Canadian construction market is started.
2021
2021
The Dystlab Store, an online store of specialized digital solutions for engineers, was launched. The catalog contains examples of engineering reports, calculation templates, applications, calculators for TechEditor, etc.
2021
2022
2022
Dystlab Education, a platform for commercial courses for engineers, is closed. From now on, Dystlab will publish all new training materials in Ukrainian or English on its YouTube channel, absolutely free of charge.
Due to russia's war against Ukraine, Dystlab focuses on helping civilian and military engineers. The first digital solutions for Ukraine's defense sector are being released.
2023
2023
The main focus of the project is to improve TechEditor, develop new digital solutions, and introduce and expand the brand in the professional international arena.
2023
2024
2024
Memoranda of cooperation with Ukrainian higher education institutions were signed: IFNTUOG, O. M. Beketov NUUEKh, UKD. Dystlab's network of partners and professional contacts is growing.
2025
2025
Dystlab explores the application of artificial intelligence in engineering and develops new innovative products for the industry.
2025
2026
2026
The development of new digital solutions continues. Dystlab is becoming an integrator of science, education, and engineering practice in Ukraine.
Our mission
At Dystlab, our mission is to introduce modern technologies and initiatives for the growth of the engineering community.
We aim to increase
the speed and efficiency of work for specialists in technical, design, and technological sectors by creating modern digital products that prioritize efficiency, and productivity, and minimize errors in engineering, computing, and research.
However, we alsocare deeply about the creative potential of engineers. We recognize that employees of design or engineering offices can experience burnout, feel isolated from their problems, and lose faith in themselves. To prevent this, Dystlab organizes various educational and outreach initiatives aimed at the comprehensive development, professional growth, and expertise of engineers.
We are committed
to promoting the psychological health, well-being, and general working conditions of engineers. In times of peace, we believe in an active lifestyle, Work-Life Balance, a sense of security, comfort, and satisfaction with one's life and work.
In the context of russia's war with Ukraine,
these issues take on even greater importance. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian families have been displaced, emigrated, lost their jobs, suffered from poor health, and worst of all lost their loved ones. We understand the importance of providing psychological support and assistance to our soldiers because we believe in Ukraine's victory. Only through our joint and united actions can we achieve this victory and contribute to the reconstruction of our country.
The core of the Dystlab team
At various stages, Dystlab has been joined by specialists from various fields. But the core of the team is unchanged.
“I am working to make "Made in Ukraine" a global trusted mark”
Vitalii Artomov is the CEO and owner of the Dystlab trademark. He held a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and was an associate professor at the Dnipro National University of Railway Transport, King Danylo University, Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas. With extensive expertise in modeling, calculation, and computer analysis of various types of civil, industrial, and transport facilities, Vitalii is a scientist, researcher, and author of numerous scientific and educational materials.
Having trained over 2000 students (2004-2014) and 200+ students in individual and group courses in the Dystlab Education project, Vitalii is a passionate advocate of an active social position and is committed to popularizing engineering. He initiates events for engineers and actively develops the engineering community in Ukraine and worldwide.
Vitalii is also the developer of the specialized environment for developing technical documentation, TechEditor, as well as patented program for static and dynamic calculation of building structures called "Belinda". He is a co-author of the National Annex to the Ukrainian Eurocode EN 1991-2 and has advised engineers, architects, and construction managers from various countries including the CIS, England, Sweden, Israel, and Canada.
In 2021-2022, Vitalii served as the technical director and co-founder of the engineering company Designal Inc. (Toronto, Canada). With 20+ years of practical experience, Vitalii continues to push the boundaries of engineering and is dedicated to advancing the field through innovative solutions and collaborations.
УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ РОЗРАХУНКУ НАПРУЖЕНО-ДЕФОРМОВАНОГО СТАНУ МОСТОВИХ КОНСТРУКЦІЙ З УРАХУВАННЯМ ДИНАМІЧНОГО ВПЛИВУ ВАНТАЖНИХ ПОЇЗДІВ
Дисертація на здобуття наукового ступеня кандидата технічних наук за спеціальністю 05.23.01 — будівельні конструкції, будівлі та споруди. Захист відбувся в Державному вищому навчальному закладі «Придніпровська державна академія будівництва та архітектури», 2011 р.
“It's not eloquence, but mastery of technology and innovation that characterizes true leaders”
Maria Nikitska is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Product Marketing Manager (PMM) at Dystlab. With a background in research, marketing, and education, Maria has played an integral role in the company's performance. As a marketer at Dystlab, she has been responsible for business strategy development, service design, and communication campaigns.
From 2020 to 2022, Maria oversaw the development and delivery of courses as the manager of the Dystlab Education platform, ensuring the proper functioning of the platform, publishing courses, providing access to paid students, analyzing user experience, and enhancing the presentation of course information.
Maria has a wealth of experience in marketing research and analytics, which she uses to develop effective brand strategies for a range of companies in Ukraine. Her expertise has been critical to the success of Dystlab, and she continues to play a key role in shaping the company's future.
Our Values
At Dystlab, we hold equality, mutual respect, and freedom as our core values.
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We believe in the value of equality and reject all forms of discrimination based on age, gender, race, or any other factors. We believe that no one is superior or inferior in status, caste, or position, and we actively oppose discrimination in all its forms.
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Mutual respect is a fundamental aspect of our culture and is reflected in all Dystlab initiatives and the people we engage with. We respect every member of our community and other communities around the world.
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We also value and respect the basic rights of every person, including access to water, food, and other resources; the freedom to choose their language, education, and their own and their partners' gender; freedom of movement and choice of residence; ways of personal realization and expression, and more.
We do not collaborate with companies, brand ambassadors, or individuals who do not share our values, show signs of discrimination, disrespect others, or infringe on someone's rights and freedoms.
Comments on Russia and Belarus
We believe that any attacks on Ukraine's territorial integrity and the rights and freedoms of Ukrainians must be severely punished, including the use of military force. We firmly believe that war criminals, including the leadership of Russia and Belarus, must be held accountable and brought to justice before international judicial institutions for all the criminal acts committed, both military and civilian. We support the strongest sanctions against these countries and their supporters.
At Dystlab, we are committed to doing everything in our power to stop military aggression by these countries and prevent any economic development as long as they pose a terrorist and invasive threat. Therefore, we provide all possible assistance to civilian and military experts and contribute to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
