Andrei Lopatenko

Andrei Lopatenko is a distinguished VP of Engineering with a rich history of leading successful teams and driving revenue growth for renowned companies like Google, Apple, WalmartLabs, eBay, and Recruit Holdings.

With a PhD in Computer Science and a specialization in data science and machine learning, Andrei has spearheaded the development of machine learning-based systems that cater to billions of users and generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

His expertise spans across machine learning, natural language processing, predictive analysis, and the creation of large-scale, high-load systems, fostering interdepartmental collaborations between business, product, science, engineering, and operations.

In addition to his corporate roles, Andrei co-founded a Conversational AI startup that was later acquired by Facebook, demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen.

A global leader, Andrei has transformed numerous organizations into top-tier engineering product entities, excelling in the creation of NLP-based consumer solutions and enterprise applications like Call Center AI and Call Analytics.

Throughout his distinguished career, Andrei has been honored with prestigious accolades such as the Google Operating Committee Awards, Zillow the Shelfie award, and the ICON Analytics award.

Moreover, as a sought-after speaker, Andrei has delivered engaging talks, tutorials, and keynote speeches at various conferences on topics ranging from machine learning and NLP to MLOps and search engines.