D. Ivanou currently serves in a sabbatical role since November 2021. Previously, D. Ivanou held the position of Vice President Operations at IMPACTA LAB from September 2017 to November 2021, and before that, worked as a Project Manager and Project Trainee within the same organization and at UNICEF, respectively. D. Ivanou's career at IMPACTA LAB involved overseeing operations at a global Innovation Lab focusing on SpaceTech, AI, EdTech, and Next Reality Convergence. D. Ivanou's educational background includes a Master of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Belarusian State University, along with studies at Cardiff University, China Foreign Affairs University, and Beijing Language and Culture University.