Sergey Shigin
About Sergey Shigin
Sergey Shigin is a Senior Director of Engineering at Acumatica, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Acronis and Parallels.
Current Role at Acumatica
Sergey Shigin serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Acumatica, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the productivity of engineering teams by utilizing smart structures and workflows. His leadership has been instrumental in maturing application teams, which has improved the competitiveness of Acumatica's ERP systems in the global cloud-based market.
Previous Experience at Acronis
Prior to his current position, Sergey worked at Acronis as the Director of Software Development from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Acronis took place in Moscow, Russian Federation, where he contributed to software development initiatives for a period of two years.
Career at Parallels
Sergey Shigin has an extensive history with Parallels, where he held multiple roles over several years. He was a Product Development Manager for Plesk for Windows from 2003 to 2007, a Professional Service Team Leader for Hosting Control Panels from 2007 to 2012, and an Engineering Business Manager in 2013. His cumulative experience at Parallels spans over eight years.
Educational Background
Sergey studied at Novosibirsk State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 1986 to 1995. Earlier, he attended the College of Physics & Mathematics at Novosibirsk State University for one year, focusing on Physics and Mathematics from 1985 to 1986.
Leadership and Team Building Expertise
Sergey Shigin specializes in building high-performing teams by intelligently combining individuals with unique qualities. He advocates for emotional leadership as a strategy to unlock individual potential and enhance team productivity through synergy. His approach involves engaging entire teams and stakeholders in goal creation, ensuring commitment and focus on priorities.