Mike Kopytin
About Mike Kopytin
Mike Kopytin is a Lead Product Manager at RingCentral, where he has worked since 2018, following a previous tenure as Sr. Product Manager from 2014 to 2018. He has extensive experience in product management and development, having previously held roles at Luxoft and Parallels, and he holds a Ph.D. in Particle Physics from Humboldt University of Berlin.
Work at RingCentral
Mike Kopytin has held multiple positions at RingCentral, starting as a Product Manager from 2011 to 2014, where he worked for three years in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation. He then progressed to the role of Senior Product Manager from 2014 to 2018, contributing to the company's product strategy for four years. Since 2018, he has served as the Lead Product Manager, overseeing product development and innovation for six years. Kopytin played a significant role in launching the first web-based VoIP calling application utilizing webRTC technology and was instrumental in transitioning RingCentral from focusing on small and medium-sized businesses to becoming an enterprise market leader.
Education and Expertise
Mike Kopytin holds a Master's degree in Particle Physics from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, where he studied from 1994 to 2000. He furthered his education at Humboldt University of Berlin, earning a Ph.D. in Particle Physics from 2002 to 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his analytical skills and technical expertise in product management. Kopytin has extensive experience collaborating with enterprise backend architects and UX/UI designers to develop software client products, demonstrating his ability to bridge technical and design aspects in product development.
Background in Technology and Management
Before joining RingCentral, Mike Kopytin worked at Luxoft as a Business Analyst and Project Manager in the Financial Solutions Department from 2010 to 2011. He also spent two years at Parallels, first as a Business Engineer and Technical Customer Relationship Manager from 2008 to 2010, and previously as an Expert QA Engineer from 2007 to 2008. His diverse roles in technology and project management have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product lifecycle and customer needs.
Achievements in Product Development
During his tenure at RingCentral, Mike Kopytin owned the PBX product, guiding it through its evolution into a leader in the Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) market. He has demonstrated expertise in facilitating open discussions and generating innovative ideas for product design and solutions. His contributions have significantly impacted the strategic direction and growth of RingCentral's product offerings.