Ilya Tsapin
About Ilya Tsapin
Ilya Tsapin serves as the Director of Engineering at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in software engineering and project management, he has held various leadership roles across multiple companies, including Logic20/20, Inc. and Boeing.
Work at Varsity Tutors
Ilya Tsapin serves as the Director of Engineering at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, since 2022. He operates in a remote capacity from the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and leading teams to enhance the company's educational technology offerings.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Prior to his current role, Ilya Tsapin held several positions at Logic20/20, Inc. He worked as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2016, then progressed to Manager from 2016 to 2018, and later served as Director of Delivery for the Digital Transformation Practice from 2020 to 2022. His experience also includes a role as Software Engineering Manager at Akvelon from 2014 to 2015.
Technical Project Management Background
Ilya Tsapin has a background in technical project management, having worked at Boeing as a Senior Technical Project Manager from 2012 to 2014. His responsibilities included managing complex projects and ensuring their successful execution within the aerospace sector.
Educational Qualifications
Ilya Tsapin holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He studied at Moscow State University, earning a Master's degree in Theory of Probability from 1996 to 2001. He also completed an MBA in Strategic Management at The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he attended Caltech for Computer Software Engineering in 2002.
Achievements in Engineering and Management
Throughout his career, Ilya Tsapin has led significant projects, including a performance and availability optimization initiative that improved lead conversion rates. He has implemented architecture reviews and game days to ensure the reliability of engineering teams. His efforts in expanding the software engineering team by 100% and optimizing an e-commerce platform to support over 100,000 daily visitors demonstrate his impact in the field.