Summary
Alexander Samolov is a software engineering leader with 15+ years of experience delivering robust, high-performance solutions, currently leading a Software Development 2 team at eBay. In his current role, he guides DE/UK/Worldwide projects and supports automated deployment infrastructure, enabling sellers to offer extra services for bulky Home & Garden items. Previously, as Senior Software Developer in eBay's German Regional Development team, he drove initiatives like the Points cashback program, Plus loyalty, best price on search, and the Next Best Action framework to boost engagement. Earlier in his career, he served as CTO at Gehtsoft USA LLC, led process improvements, achieved ISO 9001 certification, and streamlined planning to increase billable hours. A collaborative mentor who enjoys pair programming and knowledge sharing, he holds a Master's in Computer Science with honors from Omsk State University and is based in Potsdam, Germany.
9 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Science, Diploma with honors, Master's degree, Computer Science, Diploma with honors at Omsk State University (OSU)
English, Russian, German