Mat Zagaynov
About Mat Zagaynov
Mat Zagaynov is the Head of Product at Varjo, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in product management and consulting, having held positions at notable companies such as Samsara, Facebook, and The Boston Consulting Group.
Work at Varjo
Mat Zagaynov has been serving as the Head of Product at Varjo since 2022. In this role, he has spearheaded the transformation of the company into a product-led organization, with a focus on advancing industrial virtual reality solutions through cloud technology. His leadership aims to enhance product offerings and align them with market needs.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current position, Mat Zagaynov held various roles in product management across several companies. He worked at Samsara from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to establishing the European product and engineering team. He also worked at Facebook from 2018 to 2019, enhancing the Facebook Audience Network to attract more advertisers. His experience includes a role as Product Director at Arrival from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on improving industrial data quality.
Consulting Background
Mat Zagaynov has a solid foundation in consulting, having worked at The Boston Consulting Group from 2013 to 2018. He progressed from Junior Associate to Senior Associate, where he implemented strategies that improved job efficiency for a major British energy provider. He also served as an Assistant Manager at KPMG UK for seven months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Mat Zagaynov holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Mathematics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also studied Computer Science and Economics as a BSc exchange student at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam and completed an MSc as a visiting student at Yandex School of Data Analysis. His educational background equips him with a deep understanding of technical concepts such as backpropagation and logistic regression coefficients.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Mat Zagaynov completed an Ironman 70.3 triathlon with only one month of training, showcasing his determination and athleticism. He also has a passion for classic cars, particularly driving and maintaining a 1974 MGB GT.