Rufat Khaslarov
About Rufat Khaslarov
Rufat Khaslarov is the Director of RnD at Orca Security in Warsaw, Poland, with extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Orca Security
Rufat Khaslarov currently holds the position of Director of RnD at Orca Security, working in a hybrid setting based in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. In this role, he is responsible for leading research and development initiatives, managing a diverse team of engineers, and driving cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing development processes and business outcomes. His leadership focuses on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making within the engineering teams.
Previous Positions and Experience
Prior to his current role, Rufat held several positions at Orca Security, including Senior Engineering Manager in Minsk, Belarus, and Engineering Manager. Before joining Orca Security, he worked at EPAM Anywhere and EPAM Systems in various engineering managerial roles, including Chief Software Engineer and Lead Software Engineer. His extensive background also includes positions at M.Video, Liberty Global, and AccessBank Azerbaijan, among others, primarily in software engineering and technical consulting roles.
Technical Expertise and Specializations
Rufat has a robust technical background with hands-on experience in a wide array of technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, MobX, and FrontOps. He is skilled in implementing Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK and CloudFormation. Additionally, he has led the implementation of CI/CD improvements and GitOps practices to enhance deployment efficiency. His expertise extends to cloud security, having worked on various projects within this domain.
Education and Professional Development
Rufat studied Information Technologies and Systems Engineering at Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his professional career, allowing him to succeed in various technical and leadership roles in the IT industry. Furthermore, he has contributed to the industry by authoring several technical articles on Medium, sharing his insights on software engineering and leadership.
Mentorship and Team Management
Throughout his career, Rufat has successfully managed and mentored diverse teams. He has been a Senior Mentor and Mentor at HTML Academy, where he guided and developed upcoming software engineers. At Orca Security, he managed a team of over 20 engineers across four different teams, playing a key role in introducing and improving software development processes such as Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD). His approach emphasizes fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.