Dmitrii Chudinov

B2B | SaaS | Workflow | Document Processing airSlate is a global SaaS platform for workflow automation, combining e-signature, no-code automation, and document editing tools.   • Led an engineering organization of 100+ people, built transparent org structure and talent practices. Retained 95% of the team while reducing burn rate by $2.5M/year.   • Owned engineering P&L and budget planning. Optimized cloud infrastructure costs by $500K/year without loss of reliability.   • Drove architectural transformation. Migrated key services from PHP monolith to Node.js microservices, doubling delivery speed and cutting incidents by 80%.   • Defined and executed technology strategy for the Workflow product. Aligned architecture, processes, and priorities with GTM goals.   • Implemented OKR, SLO/SLA, and NSM frameworks. Boosted eNPS from –30 to +16 and achieved 99.5% platform SLO.   • Introduced AI agents (LLM + LangChain) to automate user flows and strengthen the self-serve experience.   • Contributed to business growth. Increased share of paying orgs from 5% to 8% and added $2M ARR through platform improvements.

B2B | HRTech | SaaS | Startup | VC-backed | MVP | CI/CD | Architecture Early-stage VC-backed HRTech startup from the US, building a new platform for hiring and team management. The project was paused due to the market downturn in 2023.   • Defined the company’s technology vision and architecture. Delivered a scalable, production-ready platform with zero technical debt.   • Built the engineering team from scratch: hired, structured roles, defined org model, and introduced prioritization/accountability frameworks.   • Led full-cycle development, aligning engineering work with go-to-market strategy in collaboration with CEO, CMO, and CCSO.   • Delivered MVP in 7 months (vs. planned 10), accelerating time-to-market by 30%.   • Established CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring. Achieved 4-day lead time and 1-day bug resolution for critical issues.   • Managed engineering P&L: budgeting for hiring, infrastructure, and services to align costs with business stage and growth plans.   • Implemented technical KPIs (uptime, lead time, SLO/SLA), CI coverage >90%, and full system observability through logging and monitoring.

B2C | B2B | E-commerce | Retail Tech | High-Load Systems | Platform Scaling | Team Scaling Top-10 e-commerce player in Russia (GMV 200B+ ₽/year), grocery and retail delivery across hundreds of cities.   • Led the development department and client platform, scaling the engineering team from 20+ to 70+ people by implementing technology strategy, defining org structure, and introducing engineering growth frameworks.   • Introduced a matrix management model, structuring horizontal competencies across product teams to improve collaboration and accountability.   • Oversaw migration of the client platform from Ruby on Rails to Next.js, which accelerated delivery by 30% and significantly improved stability.   • Instituted professional development tracks and hired senior leadership (chapter leads, EMs), strengthening team capabilities and engineering maturity.   • Directed budgeting, hiring strategy, and priority setting, aligning growth initiatives with business objectives.   • Launched the first developer internship program in the company: 30% of participants were hired full-time, enhancing the talent pipeline.

B2B | SaaS | AI | Document Processing | Enterprise Software Led the development department across Russia and Hungary, overseeing architecture, planning, and delivery of key products. Standardized engineering processes across product teams, mentored engineers to grow seniority, and actively supported hiring and onboarding efforts. Promoted engineering expertise internally and represented the company externally.

Led development of the FlexiCapture web app as principal engineer, overseeing architecture, performance, and delivery. Managed a team, handled feature planning, and maintained the integration layer between the AI core and frontend. Provided mentorship and enforced engineering best practices.

B2B | Outsourcing | Web Development | International Projects | Team Leadership Led a team delivering business features across multiple projects. Managed architecture, planning, and delivery. Conducted code reviews, set priorities, and mentored engineers. Organized an internship program with lectures, mentoring, and onboarding materials.

Acted as technical lead on international projects in distributed teams. Designed and built web apps from scratch, reviewed code, and established engineering standards. Collaborated with QA, estimated features, and facilitated delivery processes.

FinTech | Online Banking | Web Development | Frontend Architecture | Automated Testing Worked on “Kykyryza” online banking platform: implemented new features, maintained frontend architecture, and integrated modern dev workflows. Collaborated with QA, wrote unit and integration tests, and presented results to stakeholders.

Mobile Development | Cross-Platform | EdTech | Web Technologies | UI/UX Developed cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android using web technologies. Delivered production-ready releases, collaborated with designers and PMs, and improved apps based on post-release analysis.