Industry Experts

An international technology entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of DarinX, specializing in scalable SaaS systems, AI-powered platforms, and Web3-enabled digital solutions. With more than 15 years in software engineering and product development, he has led high-load web projects and built digital products serving global audiences. His expertise spans full-stack architecture, AI integration, blockchain technologies, and distributed team leadership. Kostyantyn is recognized for evaluating technology through the lens of scalability, innovation, and real-world impact, bringing a strategic and engineering-driven perspective to advanced digital ecosystems.

Senior backend engineer and cybersecurity expert with 9+ years of experience in secure and scalable system design. Founder of an innovative digital platform, with deep expertise in backend architecture, information security, and crypto-related technologies, focused on real-world implementation and long-term scalability.

Ilyas Zaripov is a next-generation IT professional who combines strong engineering thinking with a product-driven approach. He has worked on digital solutions within major technological ecosystems, including projects at the scale of Gazprom. Ilyas is a winner of multiple hackathons and tech challenges, where his projects were recognized for innovation and technical excellence. He is the founder of his own IT bootcamp, where he trains specialists to meet real industry demands.

An entrepreneur, software engineer, and digital technology expert specializing in the development of web platforms, scalable software solutions, and digital products for business. His professional background includes building technology systems for e-commerce, developing high-load web projects, implementing automation, and leveraging software solutions to support business growth and operational efficiency. He also advises on digital strategy, product development, and the scaling of technology-driven ventures. As a Jury Member, he brings an expert perspective shaped by software engineering, digital innovation, practical technology implementation, and the evaluation of projects through the lens of scalability, functionality, and real-world market potential.

Senior full-stack developer with over 8 years of experience building enterprise software, high-load backend systems, and distributed applications across industrial, fintech, and healthcare sectors. Vladyslav specializes in scalable .NET platforms, complex systems integration, and infrastructure built for reliability in demanding operational environments. A significant part of his work has focused on Industrial IoT infrastructure for international manufacturing operations, including platforms that connect industrial equipment with enterprise systems and process real-time operational data across multiple production facilities. He has developed machine integration platforms, monitoring systems, and deployment tools that improve operational efficiency and infrastructure scalability. Vladyslav evaluates technology through the lens of architecture quality, reliability, scalability, and real-world implementation.

Mikhail Obukhov is an AI Quality & Evaluation Specialist whose work focuses on autonomous AI agents, model assessment, intelligent automation, and data quality. He has contributed to the development of more than seven industry-focused AI agents incorporating external tool use, database integration, and multi-step reasoning. His expertise includes designing evaluation workflows, testing complex agent behavior, creating LLM-based verification systems, defining quality benchmarks, and developing automated tools that improve annotation, validation, and AI testing efficiency. His broader background in machine learning, Python, SQL, econometrics, and large-scale data analysis supports a rigorous, evidence-based approach to evaluating modern AI systems.

Maksim Lykov is a software engineer with more than seven years of experience developing complex production systems at Meta, Google Germany, Yandex, and SSI Schaefer. His expertise includes backend infrastructure, distributed systems, machine-learning tools, platform monitoring, and automotive technology. At Meta, he works on account-recovery and security systems serving billions of users and has designed reusable infrastructure for standardized remediation workflows, monitoring, and early detection of production issues. He previously developed Android Automotive technology at Google and machine-learning infrastructure supporting advertising and web-search systems at Yandex. Maksim was also a speaker at the Fourth Edition Software Architecture Conference in 2025

Maksim Bezdenezhnykh is an iOS Engineer specializing in fintech products, payment systems, and high-traffic consumer applications. His experience includes developing core mobile functionality for Revolut, TangoMe, SWOO, and YooMoney. At TangoMe, he implemented an end-to-end iOS payment flow through which more than $1 million in revenue is processed daily and developed an automatic live-chat translation feature that increased user retention by two percentage points. At Revolut, his work has included high-traffic features such as transfers, currency exchange, and chats, as well as the integration of Verification of Payee requirements for bank transfers and the development of Move Money Automation. As a Jury Member, Maksim brings expertise in mobile architecture, fintech systems, usability, scalability, and the evaluation of digital products designed for real-world implementation.

Oleksandr Rodkin is a Chief Marketing Officer and digital growth strategist with more than 13 years of experience in strategic marketing, product marketing, growth, and digital marketing across the iGaming, Crypto, and GameDev industries. He has led marketing departments, large-scale product launches, customer acquisition and retention strategies, and performance optimization initiatives. His professional achievements include leading a campaign recognized as “Campaign of the Year,” achieving 800% year-over-year revenue growth, generating more than $1 million in optimization savings, and managing campaigns that reached approximately 100 million users. He also contributed to scaling a GameDev product to 500,000 sales within its first three months and launching a Crypto product that reached 300,000 active users in the same period. As a Jury Member, he brings expertise in digital growth, product positioning, market relevance, user adoption, scalability, and real-world business impact

Gleb Khmyznikov is a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft specializing in web applications, developer tools, Windows engineering, Progressive Web Applications, and the Python and AI/ML ecosystem on Windows on Arm. His work spans Microsoft PowerToys, Windows Terminal, PWABuilder, developer-platform technologies, and cross-organizational initiatives focused on software quality and ecosystem enablement. He has led efforts to improve Python and machine-learning library support on Windows on Arm and originated an AI-powered subtitle generation project recognized within Microsoft. Gleb is also an experienced open-source maintainer; his PWA Install Component has surpassed 2.9 million total downloads and 40,000 weekly downloads. Beyond engineering, he has served as a judge and expert council member for technology competitions, contributes as a technical writer and public speaker, and evaluates projects through the lens of technical quality, scalability, usability, innovation, and practical implementation.

Sabir Adamov is a high-level security specialist known for his advanced skills in ethical hacking and digital protection. He has supported public figures and high-profile clients, helping them secure their data, accounts, and digital infrastructure. His expertise covers penetration testing, incident response, vulnerability analysis, and protection against targeted attacks. Sabir also advises creators, entrepreneurs, and media personalities on building strong digital security systems and preventing cyber risks.

Maksim Dranitsa builds intelligent systems that transform corporate processes, enhance operational efficiency, and scale business performance. He develops advanced AI models, automates complex workflows, and creates products that enable companies to work faster, smarter, and more profitably. His projects span analytical platforms, predictive algorithms, personalized business agents, and full-scale AI integrations that redefine how organizations operate. Maksim is recognized as an expert who turns artificial intelligence from a concept into concrete business value.

Anastasia Bremer is an accomplished IT professional and educator with extensive teaching experience, known for building one of the most effective online learning platforms for developing digital and technical skills. As the founder of PRO Online Club, she creates structured learning programs, mentors aspiring specialists, and helps students enter the tech industry with strong practical foundations. Her leadership combines deep industry knowledge, innovative educational methods, and a clear vision of future IT talent development.

Artem Kavalevich is a top-tier Belarusian expert in digital forensics who developed an advanced AI-powered tool for reconstructing deleted data and tracking the origins of cyberattacks. He specializes in uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing complex incidents, and identifying digital footprints even in heavily damaged systems. Artem has helped companies, journalists, and high-profile clients resolve high-risk cyber incidents and prevent future breaches. His innovative technology and precise investigative methods have positioned him as a leading specialist in cyber intelligence and digital truth-analysis.