Nikita V. is a seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in senior roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Senior Director of Engineering at Hostaway since March 2025, Nikita previously held the position of VP of Engineering at Ankorstore from October 2021 to March 2025, where responsibilities included overseeing teams for online services and significantly expanding the engineering team. Prior experience includes leading the European Engineering hub at Shopify and managing cross-functional teams at HelloFresh. Nikita's career began with the development of Kazakhstan's first news scraper and has included various technical roles, showcasing a strong foundation in software development and engineering best practices. Nikita holds a Bachelor's Degree in IT in economics and management from Saint Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics.