Nickolay Schwarz
About Nickolay Schwarz
Nickolay Schwarz serves as the Chief Technology Officer at BenchPrep, where he has contributed significantly to the development of scalable production applications since 2015. With a background in Computer Science and Economy, he has held various roles in software engineering and architecture prior to his current position.
Work at BenchPrep
Nickolay Schwarz has served as Chief Technology Officer at BenchPrep since 2015. In this role, he has been instrumental in the development and release of numerous scalable production applications across various technology stacks. His responsibilities include making strategic and tactical decisions that facilitate the growth of the company. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013 and as a Lead Software Architect from 2013 to 2015, contributing to the technical direction and architecture of BenchPrep's products.
Education and Expertise
Nickolay Schwarz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2006 to 2007. He also studied at Russian-Tajik Slavik University, earning a double major in Computer Science and Economy from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software development and technology leadership.
Background
Before joining BenchPrep, Nickolay Schwarz gained experience in various roles within the software development field. He worked as a Software Developer at Illinois Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2007, and as a Software Engineer at Centro from 2008 to 2011. His career at BenchPrep began in 2011, where he progressed from Senior Software Engineer to Lead Software Architect before becoming Chief Technology Officer.
Achievements
Nickolay Schwarz is recognized for his hands-on leadership style in designing and developing scalable APIs, applications, and systems. His contributions have significantly impacted BenchPrep's technological advancements and overall growth. His role in overseeing the development of scalable production applications showcases his commitment to enhancing the company's technical capabilities.