Maksim Golivkin is a seasoned Engineering Manager with a background in software engineering and a passion for improving human living conditions through technology and communities. He holds a Master's degree in Software Services Design and Engineering from Aalto University and a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Vilniaus Universitetas.

Before his role as a Senior Engineering Manager at Instacart, Maksim worked as an Android developer at Uber, Inc., a Software Engineer at KIVA SYSTEMS INC, a J2EE Developer at Webmedia, and a Website Administrator at Verslo Valdos. He had also worked as a Prospector at California Gold Rush.

Currently, Maksim focuses on team output, impact, and happiness. He is dedicated to improving human living conditions and believes that technology and communities are vital tools to achieve this goal.