Yuriy Yunikov
About Yuriy Yunikov
Yuriy Yunikov is a Senior Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience in software engineering leadership and consulting. He has held various roles in companies such as Very Good Security and Primer, specializing in public API design and product development.
Current Role at Primer
Yuriy Yunikov serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Primer, a position he has held since 2023. He works remotely and is responsible for overseeing engineering teams and projects. His role involves managing technical initiatives and ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions.
Previous Experience at Very Good Security
Yuriy Yunikov worked at Very Good Security in various capacities from 2018 to 2022. He started as a Team Lead, progressing to Engineering Manager, and then served as a Staff Software Engineer for a total of four years. His responsibilities included leading teams, managing engineering projects, and contributing to the design and architecture of production systems.
Education and Expertise
Yuriy Yunikov holds a Master's degree with Distinction in Computer Sciences, specializing in Artificial Intelligence Systems, from Lviv Polytechnic National University, which he completed from 2009 to 2015. He also studied Java at Eleks Software Academy, achieving the status of Trainee Software Engineer in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in public API design and enhancing developer experience.
Software Engineering Background
Yuriy Yunikov has over 10 years of experience in software engineering, including roles as a Software Engineer at N-iX and Book2Meet. His experience includes building and launching multiple successful products and leading technical design efforts. He has developed several Android applications but has indicated a lack of interest in pursuing Android-related positions.
Career Timeline
Yuriy Yunikov's career includes significant roles at various companies. He worked at Book2Meet from 2014 to 2016, followed by a position at N-iX from 2013 to 2017. He joined Very Good Security in 2018, where he advanced through several roles until 2022. In 2022, he transitioned to Primer, where he continues to work as a Senior Engineering Manager.