Artur Mkrtchyan
About Artur Mkrtchyan
Artur Mkrtchyan is the Co-Founder and CTO of Softr, where he has worked since 2020 in Berlin, Germany. He has extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles across various companies, including Zalando and PayPal.
Work at Softr
Artur Mkrtchyan serves as Co-Founder and CTO at Softr, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Berlin, Germany, he has contributed to the company's mission of simplifying web application development. His role involves overseeing the technical direction and product development, leveraging his extensive background in software engineering and product management.
Previous Experience
Before joining Softr, Artur Mkrtchyan worked at Collabary by Zalando as CTO/CPO from 2017 to 2020. He also held various positions at Zalando SE, including Director of Engineering and Product Development Lead. His experience spans multiple roles at Zalando, where he focused on engineering and product development for three years. Additionally, he worked at PayPal as Software Engineering Team Lead and at GameGenetics as Director of Data and Analytics.
Education and Expertise
Artur Mkrtchyan studied at the State Engineering University of Armenia, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science. His education laid the groundwork for his expertise in a variety of programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, Scala, SQL, PHP, and Golang. He also has a strong foundation in front-end development and mobile development using Android SDK.
Technical Skills
Artur Mkrtchyan specializes in building highly scalable products using open-source software. He is skilled in test-driven development and continuous delivery, utilizing tools such as Junit, Selenium, and Jenkins. His technical proficiency extends to big data technologies like Spark and Cassandra, as well as cloud services with AWS/EC2. He is familiar with various frameworks and tools, enhancing his capability to lead cross-functional engineering teams.
Career Progression
Artur Mkrtchyan's career began as a Software Engineer at Lycos and progressed through various roles in different companies. He worked at ADC - Armenian Datacom Company as Technical Lead and at AtTask, Inc. as Technical Lead/Senior Software Engineer. His diverse experience in software engineering and leadership roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in his current position.