I'm an engineer turned entrepreneur and a T-shaped product leader with over a decade of experience in the software industry. My strengths lie in crafting beloved products for developers, executing global go-to-market strategies, and fueling platform growth through large-scale initiatives. Having lived in three countries with diverse cultures and led globally distributed teams, I excel in servant leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
About
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Summary
Background
My journey started as an immigrant, born into a farming family in Russia and raised in Germany. With a focus on computer science, business, and economics, I turned my outsider experience into a strong grasp of computing. This journey led me to win a hackathon in Madrid, which marked the beginning of my career in Silicon Valley. Embracing entrepreneurship, I excel as an underdog, pursuing ambitious goals and crafting innovative solutions. In the realm of product management, I blend design thinking skills with the adaptability of a founder, a commitment to understanding customers deeply, and a constant awareness of industry trends.
Values
Perseverance • Collaboration • Continuous Improvement • Compassion
Achievements
- I am a recognized thought leader in developer platforms, web technologies, and web3, contributing to open-source initiatives, global conferences, and major publications, empowering hundreds of thousands of developers worldwide.
- Known for successfully launching and scaling products utilized by tens of thousands of developers, startups, and BigTech partners.
- Proven expertise in full-stack engineering, with a track record of building and releasing AI-powered consumer applications and developer-focused products.
- Demonstrated dynamic leadership skills with a history of co-founding and leading high-performance tech teams, including the Uber Developer Relations team and the Developer Experience teams at Dapper Labs and Hiro Systems.
Education
University of Mannheim - Business Informatics (M.Sc.)
University of Applied Sciences - Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (dual, B.Sc.)
Skills
Product Strategy & Execution • Team Management & Leadership • Lean Startup & Design Thinking • Go-to-Market Strategies • Full-Stack Engineering • Program Management