Technology Leader

Aleksey Kolupaev

CTO & Strategic Technology Advisor

An agile technologist with a proven track record across multiple successful startups, specializing in scaling organizations, building high-performance teams, and driving product innovation in fast-paced environments.

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Core Expertise

Technology Leadership

Leading technical organizations from startup to scale. Building and mentoring high-performance engineering teams, establishing technical vision and architecture strategies that align with business objectives.

Agile & Product Management

Deep expertise in agile methodologies, Scrum, and product development. Implementing effective processes that balance velocity with quality, from early-stage iteration to mature product operations.

Startup Scaling

Proven success in scaling startups through multiple growth phases. Navigating the challenges of rapid expansion while maintaining technical excellence and team culture.

Platform Development

Architecting and building large-scale platforms and marketplaces. Experience across e-commerce, fintech, and SaaS, with focus on scalability, performance, and user experience.

Experience

January 2016 - Present

Chief Technology Officer

eduki.com

Leading technology strategy and engineering team for Germany's leading educational marketplace. Building AI-powered tools for educators, scaling platform to serve over one million users.

October 2011 - September 2015

Chief Technology Officer

MeinFernbus GmbH

Built and scaled the technology platform for one of Europe's fastest-growing long-distance bus services. Led technical team through rapid expansion and eventual merger with FlixBus.

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About

With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, I've navigated the full spectrum of startup challenges—from early-stage chaos to scaling successful exits. My approach combines technical depth with strategic thinking, always focused on building sustainable, high-performing teams and products.

Based in Berlin since 2010, I've been at the forefront of the European startup scene, contributing to multiple successful ventures and building lasting technology organizations.

Key Skills

Agile Project Management
Scrum & Product Development
Startup Scaling & Growth
Technical Architecture
Team Building & Leadership

Languages

English (Professional Working)
German (Limited Working)
Ukrainian (Native)
Russian (Native)

Education

National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"

Founded 1885 · One of Ukraine's leading technical universities

2005 - 2006

Project Management

Master's Degree
2004 - 2005

System Analytics

Specialist Degree
1998 - 2006

Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree

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