Dimitri Graf
About Dimitri Graf
Dimitri Graf is a Manager of Web Development and Design at Canonical, with extensive experience in software engineering and project management. He has held various roles in companies such as Elar Corporation, Intel, and Sopra Banking Software, and has a strong academic background in Physics, Computer Science, and Business Administration.
Current Role at Canonical
Dimitri Graf serves as the Manager of Web Development & Design at Canonical, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing web development projects and design initiatives, focusing on enhancing user experience and functionality. His leadership contributes to Canonical's mission of providing open-source software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Canonical, Dimitri Graf accumulated extensive experience in software development and project management. He worked at Intel as a Software Developer for eight months in 2006, followed by various roles at Elar Corporation, where he served as a Senior Software Developer, Technical Project Manager, and Senior Technical Product Lead from 2007 to 2014. His roles involved significant contributions to software engineering and product development.
Experience in Project Management
Dimitri Graf has a strong background in project management, particularly in the software industry. He held the position of Senior Engineering Manager at Sopra Banking Software from 2017 to 2018 and later served as Engineering Director and Technical Program Manager from 2019 to 2023. His experience includes delivering global project roadmaps for B2B and B2B2C products, showcasing his ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Educational Background
Dimitri Graf studied at the State University of Nizhni Novgorod named after N.I. Lobachevsky (UNN), where he earned a Master of Science in Physics and Computer Science from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his education in Business Administration and Management at thePower from 2020 to 2022. This combination of technical and managerial education supports his diverse skill set in the technology sector.
Expertise in SaaS and Software Engineering
Dimitri Graf has extensive experience in creating and building Software as a Service (SaaS) products, with a focus on performance and scalability across the EMEA and APAC regions. He has a proven track record of solving architecture and design problems in software engineering, along with expertise in translating high-level requirements into actionable software features.