Andrey Tetekin
About Andrey Tetekin
Andrey Tetekin is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in UI and UX design across various companies, including Parity Technologies and Yandex. He has contributed to significant projects in the blockchain space, such as the Polkadot Vault and NFT Mint Portal, and has a strong academic background in Power Engineering.
Current Role at Parity Technologies
Andrey Tetekin serves as a Senior Product Designer at Parity Technologies since 2022. His role involves designing user-centric solutions that enhance the functionality and usability of blockchain applications. Based in Berlin, Germany, he contributes to various projects that align with Parity's mission to advance decentralized technology.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Andrey has extensive experience in product design, having worked at several notable organizations. He was a Senior Product Designer at Yandex for one year from 2019 to 2020 and again from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Product Designer at Grabr Inc from 2015 to 2018, and at Wheely for four months in 2020. His diverse roles have equipped him with a broad skill set in UI and UX design.
Educational Background
Andrey studied at Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, where he earned a Master's degree in Power Engineering from 2004 to 2012. In 2020, he furthered his education at the Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design, completing an 11-month program that focused on design and research methodologies.
Contributions to Blockchain Technology
Andrey has made significant contributions to blockchain technology, particularly in user interface design. He played a key role in developing the Polkadot Vault, a cold storage wallet that enhances security for blockchain users. He also contributed to the Metadata Portal, which facilitates app upgrades via QR code scans while maintaining airgap security. His work on the NFT Mint Portal supports creators in utilizing the Polkadot network.
Research and Innovation in Identity Verification
Andrey has engaged in research focused on decentralized digital identity solutions. He explored non-biometric methods for proving personhood, contributing to innovative identity verification solutions within the blockchain space. His efforts aim to enhance privacy and security in digital interactions, aligning with current trends in digital identity management.