Sergii Ivakhno
About Sergii Ivakhno
Sergii Ivakhno is an Engineering Manager and ML Tech Lead at Captify®, with a PhD from the University of Cambridge. He has extensive experience in machine learning and data science, having worked in various roles at notable organizations such as Illumina and Hitachi Vantara.
Work at Captify
Sergii Ivakhno has been serving as the Engineering Manager and ML Tech Lead at Captify since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads initiatives in machine learning technology. His responsibilities include developing advanced models for various applications, contributing to the company's growth in the digital advertising sector.
Education and Expertise
Sergii Ivakhno earned a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science from The University of Edinburgh, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation in machine learning and data analysis.
Background
Before joining Captify, Sergii Ivakhno held various positions in the field of machine learning and data science. He worked as a Lead Machine Learning Specialist at Headstart from 2018 to 2020 and as a Data Scientist at Illumina from 2011 to 2018. His experience spans multiple organizations and roles, contributing to his expertise in the industry.
Achievements
During his career, Sergii Ivakhno has developed and implemented models for text classification, semantic search, and image transcription. He evaluated vendors and introduced a tech stack centered on Databricks, which significantly improved MVP delivery speed. Additionally, he established a new revenue-generating product line focused on image and text classification for digital TV media.