Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos · Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

• Scaled and developed engineering teams, mentoring engineers and shaping career growth paths for a high-performing team.
• Led cross-functional initiatives between product, design, and engineering, improving delivery efficiency and product quality.
• Designed and implemented engineering processes, improving quality, and team collaboration.
• Contributed to product strategy and roadmap, guiding backlog priorities and technical decisions aligned with business objectives.
• Participated in strategic hiring and talent acquisition, expanding the engineering organization to meet growth objectives.

Feb 2021 – Dec 2021 · 10 mos

• Led the iOS engineering team, defining architecture, technical standards, and development processes to deliver scalable, high-availability mobile solutions.
• Owned mobile platform strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with product and business objectives.
• Implemented and standardized engineering workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and backlog refinement processes, improving team efficiency and code quality.
• Directed talent development and hiring, conducting interviews, mentoring engineers, and organizing internship programs to grow top talent.
• Drove delivery of key product initiatives, ensuring timely releases and high-quality outcomes.
• Fostered team culture of accountability and innovation, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing practices.

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs

• Led the creation and scaling of Disqo’s mobile engineering team, contributing to recruitment, onboarding, and defining team culture in Armenia.
• Defined and implemented iOS platform architecture and standards, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable mobile solutions.
• Directed delivery of key product initiatives, setting priorities, driving execution, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Established engineering workflows and CI/CD processes, improving code quality, testing, and release efficiency across the mobile team.
• Represented the company at tech conferences and public speaking engagements, strengthening Disqo’s brand and tech presence in the local community.
• Mentored engineers and oversaw interview processes, fostering talent growth and building a high-performing mobile organization.

May 2018 – Dec 2018 · 7 mos · Yerevan, Armenia

• Led the iOS engineering organization, setting vision, technical strategy, and engineering culture to deliver high-quality, scalable mobile product.
• Defined and implemented architecture standards and best practices, driving consistency, maintainability, and technical excellence across multiple teams.
• Directed team performance and professional growth, introducing structured 1:1s, code reviews, and performance evaluations to elevate team capabilities.
• Owned hiring and talent development, building a high-performing iOS organization aligned with company growth objectives.
• Prioritized and aligned work with strategic business goals, ensuring timely delivery of key product initiatives and high-impact features.
• Shaped team culture, technology stack, and processes, fostering innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Nov 2015 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Armenia

• Contributed to the development and delivery of high-quality iOS applications, establishing a strong technical foundation for the mobile platform.
• Implemented best practices in testing and CI, improving code reliability and product stability.
• Represented Workfront in industry conferences and tech talks, demonstrating thought leadership and enhancing the company’s engineering brand.
• Participated in talent development, conducting interviews and mentoring junior engineers, laying the groundwork for future team leadership.

Sep 2012 – Aug 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos · Armenia

• Taught Operating Systems and Modern Operating Systems, delivering both theoretical and hands-on technical education.
• Designed and led practical laboratory programs, translating complex system concepts into applied learning experiences.
• Mentored and supervised diploma students, guiding technical research, problem-solving, and professional development.
• Developed strong coaching and communication skills, fostering curiosity, accountability, and high standards of excellence.

Mar 2012 – Nov 2015 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Armenia

• Contributed to the design and delivery of fault-tolerant, low-latency transaction processing systems operating in a multi-tier production environment.
• Collaborated on system architecture analysis and technical planning, translating complex requirements into executable work breakdown structures.
• Led performance optimization initiatives, improving system throughput in critical components.
• Supported production systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and operational stability.
• Participated in hiring and interview processes, contributing to the growth of the local engineering organization.

Jan 2011 – Feb 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo · Armenia

• Development and maintenance of exchange connectivity projects(advanced usage of C++, Boost, STL, multithreading).
• Participated in phone and on-side interview processes.

Jun 2009 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr 6 mos · Armenia

• - Worked on C++ verification model.