Summary
Ilia Karasin is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at eBay with a decade-plus track record architecting scalable web applications, data pipelines, and distributed cloud systems. He blends hands-on software engineering with strategic product ideation, specializing in web app development, third-party integrations, and headless CMS integrations (AEM, Contentful) to deliver cohesive digital experiences. A proven leader of offshore and distributed teams, he shepherds programs from proposal and RFx through SOW and execution, balancing speed with architectural rigor. His Graphic Design background from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee informs a user-centric, visually coherent approach to complex systems. Previously, he has shaped architecture and delivery at Caramel, Y Media Labs, Left Field Labs, and a range of agencies, delivering high-visibility, enterprise-grade projects. Based in Denver, Ilia's hands-on experience across startups and large-scale platforms equips him to translate ambitious ideas into reliable, scalable software at scale.
10 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at James Madison Memorial
BFA, Graphic Design, BFA, Graphic Design at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Russian, Spanish