Founder · NDT Rus · NDTEST
Industrial
AI
Systems
Engineer.
I build industrial companies where markets don't exist yet —
at the intersection of heavy industry, technology, and AI.
Most people see equipment.
I see data.
Most people see a factory.
I see a system.
Most people see a deal.
I see a growth architecture.
— Kirill Chepov
About
I build systems where
markets don't exist yet.
Started from zero in industrial B2B — one of Russia's most closed markets. Learned to sell complex equipment where nobody expected it.
The key insight: the problem is never the product — the problem is the system. Built NDT Rus. Created NDTEST. Deployed AI where nobody had heard of it yet.
Today I'm building the next generation of industrial companies — AI-native, with systems that run without me.
Results
Numbers speak
for themselves.
Vision
What I believe in.
01
Distribution is dead. Ecosystems win.
Buy-sell is not a business model in industrial equipment. Clients want a solution: device + service + training + data. Whoever builds the ecosystem takes the entire market.
02
AI multiplies the expert — it doesn't replace them
A sensor doesn't know metallurgy. But an expert with an AI system processes 50x more data. Winners are those who embedded AI into expertise — not those who replaced it.
03
Industrial markets are undervalued by 10x
Foreign vendors left. Local expertise hasn't been built yet. This isn't a crisis — it's a decade-long window for those building now.
04
Client trust is an asset you can't buy
We work with the same enterprises for years. CRM isn't a sales tool — it's a trust history. Built over decades. No competitor can copy this in a quarter.
05
Systems beat star salespeople
A star leaves and takes clients with them. The system stays. A process is reproducible — talent is not. I hired stars. Now I build systems.
06
Industry sells trust, not product
In NDT, the decision-maker is the chief engineer, not procurement. Selling means becoming a partner for years. The first deal is just the entry. Real business starts with the second.
What I build
Companies.
Technology. Scaling systems.
01 — NDT RUS
Industrial Inspection Leader
Industrial B2B company in non-destructive testing (NDT). Equipment supply, engineering expertise, and inspection market development across Russia. 3,000+ clients. 50+ regions. 12+ years in operation.
02 — NDTEST
AI Technology
Platform
NDTEST — a platform at the intersection of industry, expertise, and digital diagnostics. AI-powered software for automated weld defect detection using neural networks. Registered patent (Rospatent Certificate No. 2024614280).
Rospatent No. 2024614280
03 — AI AUTOMATION
B2B Sales
on Autopilot
AI systems for industrial sales. Lead generation. CRM automation. Predictable results at scale.
04 — NEXT PROJECT
In development. 2026.
AI-first platform for the industrial market. Coming soon.
Approach
How I
build things.
Six principles behind everything I create.
Media
How I think.
I write and speak about industry, systems, AI, and entrepreneurship. What's really happening inside industrial markets — without theory and noise.
Press · Tyumenskaya Liniya
Industry-university collaboration set to grow dramatically
"Ideally, the campus will unite enterprises, students and science. A powerful synergy must happen."
Read article →Article · vc.ru
A neural network for weld inspection: how we taught AI to read radiographs
How NDTEST analyzes weld radiographs, what global and Russian research shows, and three lessons on industrial AI.
Read →Press · Tyumenskaya Liniya
Tyumen entrepreneur Kirill Chepov launches tech entrepreneurship Telegram channel
"I want to build a real community of technology entrepreneurs. I want Tyumen to become an epicenter of technology — world-class technology."
Read →Role · Opora Rossii
Chair, Committee on Industrial Safety — Tyumen Regional Branch of Opora Rossii
Details →Questions & Answers
Frequently asked.
Who is Kirill Chepov?
Kirill Chepov is the founder and CEO of NDT Rus, NDTEST, and Tekhnologichesky Partner LLC. An entrepreneur in industrial B2B with 10 years of experience, he built a business from scratch to 3,000+ clients across Russia, the CIS, and international markets, with ₽1.4B in revenue. He specializes in AI automation for heavy industry and CRM implementation.
What does NDT Rus do?
NDT Rus is a Russian company in non-destructive testing (NDT). It manufactures and supplies industrial flaw-detection equipment: ultrasonic flaw detectors, magnetic-particle and penetrant testing systems. It serves oil & gas, metallurgy, machine-building, and energy enterprises. Founded in 2015, it serves 3,000+ clients across 50 regions of Russia and international markets.
What is NDTEST and how is it different from NDT Rus?
NDTEST is an AI platform for automating industrial inspection and non-destructive testing. Unlike NDT Rus (equipment supply), NDTEST is a software product: neural-network software for automated weld defect detection. It is registered with Rospatent (Certificate No. 2024614280).
How does Kirill Chepov apply AI in industry?
Kirill applies AI in three directions: sales and CRM automation in industrial B2B, AI industrial-inspection systems (neural networks analyzing flaw-detection data in NDTEST), and building AI-native companies where systems run without manual control. His approach: AI as a tool for scaling business processes, not just technology.
Which industries does Kirill Chepov work in?
Core industries: oil & gas, metallurgy, machine-building, energy, and industrial construction. Plus business-process automation and CRM implementation through Tekhnologichesky Partner LLC. Geography: Russia (50 regions) and international markets — Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan.
What is non-destructive testing (NDT)?
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a set of methods for diagnosing industrial objects without destroying them. It is used to detect defects in welds, metal structures, pipelines, and equipment. Main methods: ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic-particle testing (MT), penetrant testing (PT), and radiographic testing.
What does Tekhnologichesky Partner LLC do?
Tekhnologichesky Partner LLC is an official Bitrix24 partner. It implements and maintains CRM systems for businesses: sales-funnel setup, business-process automation, telephony and 1C integration, and staff training. Kirill applies his experience building industrial B2B sales to create effective CRM solutions.
How can I contact Kirill Chepov?
You can reach Kirill via Telegram @kirillchepov, by email at kchepov@nd-testing.ru, or through the “Collaboration” section below.
Collaboration
Let's
build together.
If you're building a strong business in industry, technology, or AI — let's discuss what we can create together.
kchepov@nd-testing.ru