Ivan Smirnov Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

As the Founder and CEO of Smirnov Labs LLC, I lead a consultancy dedicated to empowering startups and growing companies through strategic technology leadership. With over 15 years of experience in Platform Engineering, Systems Architecture, and Technical Strategy, I provide fractional CTO services tailored to the unique needs of each client.At Smirnov Labs, I work closely with a diverse range of startups—from solo founders with visionary ideas to well-funded SaaS companies at the cutting edge of technology. My role involves:- Technical Strategic Guidance: Developing and implementing comprehensive roadmaps that align technical initiatives with business goals.Infrastructure Solutions: Designing and deploying scalable, robust systems to support growth and innovation.- Startup Coaching: Offering mentorship and advice to founders and CEOs, helping them navigate technical challenges and accelerate their path to success.- Team Building: Assisting in the recruitment and development of high-performance engineering teams.My mission is to turn complex technical challenges into strategic opportunities, ensuring our clients are well-positioned for sustainable growth and success.

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

I lead the infrastructure strategy and engineering teams working to launch and scale a revolutionary platform disrupting the healthcare industry. Through my leadership, the company has adopted a microservices architecture and cloud-native Kubernetes infrastructure that enhanced system scalability and reliability.I’ve also developed a 24-month technical infrastructure roadmap to drive modernization and future scalability while implementing processes to boost deployment speed and system capacity. I’ve also played a significant role in negotiating pivotal vendor contracts, all while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As a founding member and CTO, I was instrumental in architecting and leading the system design for a high-performance, distributed microservices platform. My ability to align business goals with technical vision facilitated the launch of five groundbreaking product releases. I also spearheaded the hands-on building of technical infrastructure from scratch to establish a solid foundation for scalability and resilience. My leadership not only accelerated development velocity but also significantly enhanced UI/UX, contributing to the platform's impressive uptime and performance metrics.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

I contributed to the development and enhancement of key products like Google Ads, Google Assistant, and Google Cloud. I also retooled core technologies and integrated backend systems, which significantly improved product performance and market impact.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

As a Software Engineer in Google's Tools and Infrastructure team, I was the core contributor to several internal pipeline optimization projects which power the entirety of the Google Ads stack. The majority of my work is covered by an NDA given the sensitive nature of the projects.

Palo Alto, California, Us

As the first employee at LightHouse AI, I played a pivotal role in defining the company's direction and product strategy. I led the development of a smart security camera MVP and was instrumental in creating patented AI camera technology, showcasing my ability to drive innovation and ensure market readiness.

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General