Leonid Entov
About Leonid Entov
Leonid Entov serves as the Director of Programming at Carlson Software, a position he has held since 2022. With a strong background in software engineering and programming, he has over two decades of experience in various roles within the company and holds advanced degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Mining Engineering.
Work at Carlson Software
Leonid Entov has been serving as the Director of Programming at Carlson Software since 2022. His role involves overseeing programming initiatives and ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions. Prior to this position, he held various roles within the company, including Assistant Director of Office Software Development from 2006 to 2022 and Senior Software Engineer from 2001 to 2006. His extensive experience at Carlson Software spans over two decades, contributing to the company's software development and engineering efforts.
Education and Expertise
Leonid Entov has a strong educational background in engineering and sciences. He studied Petroleum Engineering and Physics at Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, earning a Master of Science degree from 1986 to 1991. He furthered his education at Penn State University, where he achieved a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from 1993 to 1996. His studies at Moscow School #57 from 1983 to 1986 provided foundational knowledge that supported his later academic pursuits.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Leonid Entov is proficient in software delivery and installation, as well as software licensing and protection. He has extensive experience with various databases, including MySQL, SQLite, Oracle, MS SQL, and ODBC. His technical skills include performance optimization and server virtualization. He is skilled in programming languages such as C/C++, AutoLisp, and PHP, and utilizes APIs like ObjectARX, STL, MFC, and OpenGL. He works across multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and VMWare.
Career Progression
Leonid Entov's career at Carlson Software began in 1996 as a Software Engineer, where he worked for five years before moving to a Senior Software Engineer role from 2001 to 2006. He then transitioned to Assistant Director of Office Software Development, a position he held for 16 years until his current role as Director of Programming. His career reflects a steady progression through various technical and leadership positions within the same organization.
Research Interests
Leonid Entov has a special interest in computational geometry and surface modeling. This focus complements his technical skills and enhances his contributions to software development projects. His expertise in these areas supports the creation of advanced software solutions that address complex engineering challenges.