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David Zurabovich Osipov
Also known as David Osipov
Давид Зурабович Осипов · დავით ოსიპოვი
David Osipov is a B2B Product Leader and independent security researcher working at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, open Internet infrastructure, and machine-readable trust. He is credited for discovering and reporting CVE-2026-14440, a Cloudflare Universal SSL / CAA / RFC 8657 vulnerability.
Key information
Professional roles B2B Product Leader, Business Consultant & Independent Security Researcher
Experience 7+ years of professional experience across strategy consulting, mobility, enterprise software and cybersecurity.
Fields Cybersecurity, enterprise SaaS, internet infrastructure, open data
Born
Birthplace Orkhevi, Tbilisi, Georgia
Based in Tbilisi, Georgia
Education
Competencies Product management, Data analysis, Agile
Languages Russian, English, French, Georgian.
Website david-osipov.vision
Current as of
Profile summary; historical contribution figures below are separately qualified.
Biographical reference

Biographical Dictionary of Georgia — David Osipov
National Library of Georgia (NPLG); biography in Georgian: დავით ოსიპოვი.

NPLG Biographical Dictionary: 00026767

Identifiers and profiles
ISNI logo ISNI:
0000 0005 1802 960X
ORCID logo ORCID:
0009-0005-2713-9242
VIAF logo VIAF:
139173726847611590332
Wikidata logo Wikidata: Q130604188
Restoration requested; status last reported by me on 6 September 2026.
Gravatar logo Gravatar: davidosipovv
Keyoxide logo PGP profile: Keyoxide
MusicBrainz logo MusicBrainz Artist ID:
345819dd-e878-4a1a-8544-e3c75a110e4f
Professional profiles

LinkedIn logo LinkedIn · GitHub logo GitHub · Telegram logo Telegram
Email: business@david-osipov.vision

Wikimedia projects

Wikimedia Commons logo Wikimedia Commons · Wikidata logo Wikidata user page
Portraits and other media on Commons

Social media and other projects

Facebook logo Facebook · Instagram logo Instagram · WikiTree logo WikiTree · Habr
MusicBrainz logo MusicBrainz user page · OpenStreetMap logo OpenStreetMap · Mapillary logo Mapillary

I am David Zurabovich Osipov, usually known as David Osipov. I contribute to Wikimedia projects and open data, with a focus on Georgia.

Find me: English Wikipedia · Russian Wikipedia · Wikidata · Wikimedia Commons · Talk to me on Meta-Wiki


About David Zurabovich Osipov
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This user has an account and contributes to OpenStreetMap.
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A contributor to the English and Russian Wikipedias with a focus on topics related to Georgia. My professional background is in B2B product leadership, business consulting and independent security research, including enterprise software and SaaS. An active participant and contributor to projects with open data, particularly OpenStreetMap.

My Contributions

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Contribution to Wikimedia Projects

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This is a selection from this page, not a complete or live contribution list.

Contribution to OpenStreetMap and Open Data

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I began mapping actively after encountering inaccurate maps in my Tbilisi neighborhood, which prevented couriers from finding my home. This hobby evolved into a systematic contribution to creating accurate and free maps.

The numerical values below are historical figures from an earlier version of this page. They have not been remeasured for this revision; the date and methodology of that snapshot are not established here.

  • OpenStreetMap Statistics:
    • Previously reported: over 43,000 map edits.
    • Previously reported: ranked 13th by activity among contributors in Georgia.
    • Active user of JOSM, Rapid, and mobile applications for data collection.
  • Mapillary Contribution:
    • Previously reported: over 103,500 panoramic images uploaded.
    • Previously reported: more than 470 km of routes covered to improve map detail.
  • Active contributor to MusicBrainz and Yandex Maps.

Professional Experience and Education

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  • I began my career as a Business Analyst in consulting (Paragon Consulting), where I analyzed markets and developed business strategies.
  • Later, I worked in Product Operations at the international tech company DiDi, conducting research for product launches in new markets.
  • As a Lead Product Manager at DeskAlerts, I managed the full lifecycle of B2B SaaS products, responsible for product strategy, roadmap, and launch.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in International Relations (SPbU, 2016) and an MSc in Business Management (GSOM, 2021). During my master's studies, I was a recipient of the Vladimir Potanin Foundation scholarship (2020/2021).

Tools & Technologies

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  • Analytics & Visualization: SQL, Python (Pandas, Matplotlib), Power BI, Tableau, Google Analytics
  • Product Management: Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Cybersecurity: Lynis, Wireshark, Nmap, OpenVAS, Metasploit Framework
  • Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu Server), Windows, macOS

Hobbies and Volunteer Activities

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Cybersecurity

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A lifelong passion that has evolved into practical expertise. I focus on system hardening. In a historical assessment reported on this page, my personal Ubuntu VPS achieved a score of 89/100 on Lynis; this is not a current measurement or a security certification. I regularly analyze and submit malware samples to VirusTotal and share knowledge within IT communities.

Community Involvement

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  • Regular blood donor (since 2019 [currently on hold]).
  • Participant in distributed computing projects Folding@home and BOINC to support scientific research (since 2019 and 2013, respectively).
  • Formerly a volunteer at major international events, including the G20 summit in St. Petersburg (2013).

Stance on the Georgian Wikipedia

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The following records my perspective on the 2025 disagreement. In July 2025, I decided to cease my participation in the Georgian Wikipedia project. This decision stemmed from a fundamental disagreement with the project's administration regarding quality standards and the acceptable depth of article content.

My detailed and extensively sourced article on Orkhevi (based on over 145 sources), a translation and adaptation of my Russian article Орхеви (посёлок в Тбилиси), was deemed "unencyclopedic," a violation of the original research policy, and was cut by a third. As I believe this approach hinders the creation of truly high-quality, comprehensive content, I found further contributions to this project to be untenable.

Details of the discussion can be found here (archived copy).

I continue my work on other Wikimedia projects, including the Russian and English Wikipedias, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata, as well as in OpenStreetMap.

Media Coverage

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Biographical Reference

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Biographical Dictionary of Georgia — «დავით ოსიპოვი», National Library of Georgia (NPLG), in Georgian. This is an institutional biographical entry; it is not a claim of independent verification of every detail on this user page.

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  • Gold commemorative coin of the Bank of Russia — History of monetary circulation in Russia. 100 rubles, 2009, obverse.
    Gold commemorative coin of the Bank of Russia — History of monetary circulation in Russia. 100 rubles, 2009, obverse.
  • Gold commemorative coin of the Bank of Russia — History of monetary circulation in Russia. 100 rubles, 2009, reverse.
    Gold commemorative coin of the Bank of Russia — History of monetary circulation in Russia. 100 rubles, 2009, reverse.
  • A CZ 92 pistol shown alongside a detached magazine and a set of 6.35mm Browning cartridges.
    A CZ 92 pistol shown alongside a detached magazine and a set of 6.35mm Browning cartridges.
  • Natural monument "Abano Mineral Lake", Georgia
    Natural monument "Abano Mineral Lake", Georgia
  • Family portrait of the Sipin family (my ancestors and grandmother), circa 1929.
    Family portrait of the Sipin family (my ancestors and grandmother), circa 1929.
  • View of the Truso Valley
    View of the Truso Valley
A panoramic view of a residential district in Saint Petersburg at sunset, just before a thunderstorm. The sun is setting on the left, casting golden and orange hues across the sky and clouds. On the right, the sky is filled with dark, heavy storm clouds, with a rainbow breaking through. It is raining, which is evident from the wet asphalt and raindrops in the foreground. Below, parked cars and multi-story apartment buildings are visible, illuminated by the warm light of the setting sun. The contrast between the bright sunset and the approaching storm creates a dramatic and tense atmosphere.
Before a storm in Saint Petersburg
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