Elena Yakupova
About Elena Yakupova
Elena Yakupova serves as the Head of Network Department at Mail.Ru Group and has held the position of Deputy CTO at VK since 2020. With a background in network administration and VoIP engineering, she has over a decade of experience in the telecommunications field.
Current Role at VK
Elena Yakupova has served as Deputy CTO at VK since 2020. In this role, she oversees various technological initiatives and contributes to the strategic direction of the company. Her experience in network management and engineering supports VK's mission to enhance its digital services.
Position at Mail.Ru Group
Since 2015, Elena Yakupova has held the position of Head of Network Department at Mail.Ru Group in Moscow. In this capacity, she manages network operations and ensures the reliability and efficiency of the company's network infrastructure. Her leadership has been instrumental in maintaining high standards in network performance.
Previous Experience at Odnoklassniki
Before her tenure at Mail.Ru Group, Elena Yakupova worked at Odnoklassniki as Lead Network Administrator from 2013 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing network systems and ensuring optimal performance. Her contributions helped enhance the platform's operational capabilities.
Early Career at Corbina Telecom
Elena Yakupova began her career at Corbina Telecom as an Engineer in the VoIP department from 2005 to 2006. During her time there, she gained valuable experience in voice over IP technologies, which laid the groundwork for her future roles in network management.
Education at Mordovia State University
Elena Yakupova studied at Mordovia State University named after N.P. Ogarev (MSU) from 1999 to 2004. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Automated Information Processing and Management Systems. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in information technology and systems management.