Nikita Chudakov🇮🇱

About Nikita Chudakov

Backend Team Lead at VK | Vkontakte

Growing up in Moscow, I had an early interest in computers. I loved the way you could use them to create new things and explore fascinating worlds. As a child, I was also fascinated by aircraft and dreamed of becoming a pilot one day.

During my high school years, I became increasingly passionate about coding and dived into learning Java. I knew that this language was one of the best for software engineering, so I spent all my free time mastering it and working on various projects.

By the time I got to the second year of university I already had a job as a java software engineer. After university, I worked for some of the biggest tech companies in Moscow such as Mail.ru and Vkontakte. During this period, I gained valuable experience and knowledge which allowed me to become a Lead Software Engineer and lead teams of 10+ FTE.

I decided to use my experience and knowledge to start my own high-tech company. Now, I am the founder of this edge-tech startup, and I still use Java for my day-to-day work.

Looking back, it's amazing how far I have come from those early days of coding with QBasic. Coding has become a way of life for me, and I'm grateful for all the opportunities it has given me.

Expertise

Sessions with Nikita Chudakov

• General Mentorship Session (30 min)

What mentees say

“Having a great mentor external to my workplace has been a fantastic resource for constructive feedback, impartial advice, and general hand-holding. After a friendly face call, I felt I had extended my network of contacts. I sincerely appreciate your guidance, Mr. Nikita!”