Ilya Konyukhov
Senior Software Engineer @Academia.Edu
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Software Engineer @Academia.Edu
San Francisco, CA, US
Led the design, development, and performance analysis of high-impact A/B tests aimed at improving user engagement and monetization. Owned features end-to-end - from task scoping and architecture to backend (Ruby) and frontend (React) implementation, testing, and deployment. Collaborated cross-functionally with product, design, and data teams to prioritize experiments and measure results.Key achievements:• Optimized the user cancellation flow, reducing churn and increasing retention.• Introduced alternative payment methods on the checkout page, expanding revenue capture.• Built a centralized Email Communication Center to unify and personalize user messaging.• Drove a 20% increase in revenue through cumulative impact of feature rollouts and iterative experimentation.
EDUCATION
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
Master's degree, Computer Science
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT ILYA KONYUKHOV
Staff Software Engineer with 20 years of experience, currently focused on growth engineering - leveraging product development, rapid experimentation, and data-driven iteration to drive user acquisition, engagement, and retention. In my latest role, I led feature development and A/B testing initiatives aimed at accelerating user growth and improving key funnel metrics.Skilled in building scalable web applications, with production experience across high-traffic platforms including social media, SaaS, dating apps, and e-commerce. My preferred backend stack includes Ruby, Python, Golang, and Rust, supported by PostgreSQL, Redis, and MySQL for data storage. On the frontend, I deliver performant UI with modern frameworks (React, Vue) and strong UX sensibilities.
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