👨💻 Ivan Samsonov
About 👨💻 Ivan Samsonov
Ivan Samsonov is a Senior Software Engineer at Motional in Singapore, where he has worked since 2020. He also serves as a reviewer for the Algorithms for Developers course at Practicum by Yandex since 2021.
Work at Motional
Ivan Samsonov has been employed at Motional as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. He has worked in this role for four years in Singapore, contributing to the development of autonomous vehicle technology. His responsibilities include designing and implementing software solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of Motional's systems.
Current Role at Practicum by Yandex
In addition to his position at Motional, Ivan serves as a reviewer for the Algorithms for Developers course at Practicum by Yandex. He has held this role since 2021 for three years, where he evaluates course content and provides feedback to ensure the quality of the educational material offered to students.
Previous Experience at Grab
Prior to his current roles, Ivan worked at Grab as a Backend Engineer from 2019 to 2020 for one year in Singapore. In this position, he was responsible for backend development tasks that supported Grab's various services and applications, contributing to the company's growth in the Southeast Asian market.
Career Background in Software Development
Ivan has extensive experience in software development, having held various positions since 2006. He worked as a PHP Developer at GDTeam from 2006 to 2008, then progressed to roles such as Clojure Backend Developer and Backend Team Lead at Trucker Path from 2016 to 2017 and 2017, respectively. He also served as a Senior Ruby Developer at Oversun Scalaxy from 2009 to 2011 and as a Tech Lead at Wheely from 2011 to 2016.
Education and Academic Background
Ivan Samsonov studied at Rybinsk State Aviation Technological Academy named after P. A. Solovyov, where he focused on Computer Science. He completed his Master's degree from 2004 to 2009, gaining foundational knowledge and skills that have supported his career in software engineering.