Ilya Sakharov
About Ilya Sakharov
Ilya Sakharov serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Codility, where he leverages his extensive experience in software engineering and quality assurance to enhance product quality and integrate AI-driven solutions. His career includes leadership roles at prominent companies such as Microsoft, RSA Security, and HelloFresh, where he has consistently aligned technology strategies with business objectives.
Current Role at Codility
Ilya Sakharov serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Codility, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's technical skills assessment platform by integrating AI-driven solutions. His leadership aims to improve product quality and streamline go-to-market strategies, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to his current role, Ilya held several significant positions in technology leadership. He was the Vice President of Engineering at Codility from 2022 to 2023. Before that, he worked at Getir as Director of Engineering, Infrastructure Alliance from 2021 to 2022, and at TomTom as Director of Software Engineering - Service Platform for four months in 2021. His experience encompasses various roles that emphasize quality assurance and software engineering.
Career Background in Quality Assurance
Ilya Sakharov has extensive experience in quality assurance across multiple organizations. He served as Director of Quality Engineering at RSA Security from 2012 to 2018 and as Director of Quality Assurance at HelloFresh from 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles include positions at CA Technologies as Internal Quality Manager and Quality Assurance Architect, and as Software QA Manager at Telco Systems. This background underscores his commitment to enhancing product quality.
Educational Qualifications
Ilya studied at Champlain College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems and Software Development from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and quality assurance, contributing to his expertise in aligning technology strategies with business goals.
Contributions to Assessment Science
Ilya has a PhD-level understanding of assessment science and collaborates with I/O psychologists to bridge technology, science, and human behavior. His work involves delivering accurate and insightful assessment experiences, which reflects his commitment to integrating advanced methodologies into technology solutions.