Artem Zakharov
About Artem Zakharov
Artem Zakharov serves as the Head of Travel Practice at WaveAccess, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in software development and project management, he has a proven track record in managing international projects and optimizing products through automation and testing.
Work at WaveAccess
Artem Zakharov has been serving as the Head of Travel Practice at WaveAccess since 2021. In this role, he oversees the development and management of travel-related projects, leveraging his extensive experience in international project management. Zakharov has implemented strategies to optimize products through automation and multi-variant testing, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Emirates Group
Before joining WaveAccess, Zakharov worked at Emirates Group for five years, from 2016 to 2021. He held the position of General Manager and Senior Engineering Manager at the Travel Partners branch in Saint Petersburg. His responsibilities included managing engineering teams and overseeing the development of travel solutions, contributing to the organization's growth in the travel sector.
Background in Software Development
Zakharov has a strong technical background with over 20 years of experience in software development. He began his career as a Senior Developer at Ru-Soft in 2002. He then progressed to roles at DataArt as a Software Architect and Project Manager from 2003 to 2010, where he gained significant expertise in software architecture and project management.
Entrepreneurial Role at Oktogo Holding
From 2010 to 2016, Zakharov co-founded Oktogo Holding, where he served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this capacity, he was instrumental in developing travel platforms such as oktogo.ru and travel.ru. His work focused on integrating technology solutions to enhance the travel booking experience, solidifying his expertise in the e-commerce and travel sectors.
Education and Expertise
Artem Zakharov earned a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace and Instrumentation, where he studied from 1993 to 1999. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in product management and e-commerce, has equipped him with the skills to manage complex projects and optimize business processes effectively.