CTO / VPE / Director of Engineering / Head of R&D

Experience

- Over two decades of extensive commercial experience in software development, complemented by more than 7 years of successful management expertise
- Demonstrated proficiency in crisis management, technical strategy development, software architecture, quality assurance, high-load systems, security, and the implementation of best engineering practices and methodologies, encompassing the entire product development life cycle
- Adept at establishing and fostering relationships with investors, business owners, customers and members of the development team
- Proven ability to spearhead the product development process, starting from ideation and proof of concept (POC), progressing through minimum viable product (MVP) stages, and ultimately achieving a fully scaled-up product
- Track record of effectively leading and overseeing large-scale software engineering and operations organisations comprising 1000+ personnel
- Experience managing diverse teams across various disciplines such as sales, customer support, quality assurance, design, cross-functional (onsite/distributed/remote) teams, and R&D teams
- Demonstrated international exposure, collaborating with clients and partners from the United States, Europe and Asia
- Proficient in building highly motivated and results-driven teams from the ground up



As a solution-oriented professional and adept crisis manager, I possess the expertise to optimise a wide range of business opportunities from both technical and managerial perspectives. I excel at comprehending the actual requirements of businesses and developing comprehensive IT solutions, ultimately leading to tangible financial gains.

- Designing robust project architectures to enhance stability, performance, and security
- Orchestrating the successful launch and scaling of startups
- Identifying and recruiting top talent while defining their functional roles to foster productive collaboration aligned with business objectives
- Restructuring or building high-performing engineering teams to maximise productivity
- Nurturing a dream team by fostering skill growth and providing mentorship
- Defining and adapting company structures at each stage of growth
- Establishing and managing remote offices for international organisations

Skills

Software Architecture Design Business Process Management Problem Solving Engineering Management Product Management Risk Management Budget Planning and Execution Leadership & Team management Node.js Automated Testing (QA) PostgreSQL Golang Kubernetes Angular React Startup launch CTO AI/ML high availability

Highlights

* 50+ projects in total(mobile/web/gaming/embedded)
* 6 reengineered legacy projects
* 4 grown startups from "Idea" to "Real customer"
* 11 teams from 0 to "full throttle"(hiring/mentoring etc.)
* 10+ domain sectors

Looking for

* Fully responsible for engineering process and participation in business management/development;
* Collaborate both with business owners/stakeholders and development teams;
* Partner or Co-Founder relationship are preferred as a development driver;