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Dmitri Khait

@dmitrikhait

Engineering leader with 20+ years in software architecture and management.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, allowing me to leverage my technical expertise and leadership skills to drive impactful projects.

I am an Engineering Leader with over 20 years of experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and engineering management. My career has been marked by a commitment to mentoring and thought leadership, where I have successfully integrated technical leadership with people management to deliver impactful results across various platforms including backend, web, desktop, and mobile.

Throughout my journey, I have built and scaled high-performing engineering teams, driving cross-functional collaboration with product and design leaders. My focus has always been on aligning engineering execution with customer-centric product strategies, optimizing system performance, and spearheading initiatives in CI/CD and release management. Notable achievements include leading the development of a cloud-native video/audio platform and executing a nationwide digital signage rollout for Samsung, showcasing my ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AI
Current

Senior Engineering Manager

Airtime/mmhmm

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Grew a 7-person engineering team by cultivating a high-accountability culture that delivered features with speed. Reduced time-to-market via decisive architectural leadership and by surgically clearing execution roadblocks in real time.

AI

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Airtime/mmhmm

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Launched mmhmm’s native Windows app from the ground up by architecting the full delivery lifecycle end-to-end. Improved release velocity by leading a 12-person hybrid team and cultivating a culture rooted in accountability.

AK

Senior Software Engineer

AKQA

May 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Implemented core backend services, including OCR and REST APIs, that powered Mayo Clinic’s patient appointment portal. Contributed to a critical healthcare platform, ensuring robust and efficient data processing.

RN

Technical Director | Solutions Architect

R/GA NYC

Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Transformed client vision into scalable, future-proof systems by directing architecture strategy and translating business objectives into actionable technical solutions. Boosted delivery speed by building cloud-native architectures and implementing CI/CD automation at scale.

RN

Senior Software Engineer

R/GA NYC

Oct 2007 - Present (17 years 11 months)

Built an end-to-end retail interface for L’Oréal, including a custom UI and real-time connectivity with internal vending and payment APIs. Automated end-to-end photo/video production for H&M using Canon DSLR systems to refine media processing.

IM

Senior Web Developer | Systems Architect | Programing Manager

IMG

Empowered marketing teams to manage and distribute content with greater efficiency by developing core modules for a digital asset management platform. Reduced operational bottlenecks and improved visibility across the fulfillment lifecycle by implementing a web portal.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New Jersey Institute of Technology logoNT

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Studied core concepts and principles of computer science.

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