In the fast‑evolving world of technology, visionary leadership is the catalyst for innovation and sustainable growth. Ilia Masandilov, an accomplished Engineering Manager, CTO, and VP of Engineering based in Moscow, Russia, has consistently demonstrated the rare ability to blend strategic vision with technical mastery. With a proven track record in building distributed systems, developing high‑performance teams, and driving large‑scale engineering initiatives, Ilia stands as a leader shaping the future of enterprise technology.
A Proven Leader in Technology Transformation
Ilia’s career reflects a deep commitment to delivering innovative solutions that align with business goals. His expertise spans software development life cycle (SDLC), IT infrastructure and networking, distributed systems, automation, cloud computing, and database management. Beyond technical skills, Ilia has excelled in talent growth, conflict management, and building collaborative, high‑impact engineering cultures.
Leadership at Yandex – Building B2B Success Stories
Since November 2022, Ilia has been spearheading the Yango B2B business unit within Yandex. As a Sector Lead, he holds full P&L ownership and drives the creation and scaling of end‑to‑end B2B products. His leadership journey at Yandex includes:
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Building a 60‑member full‑stack development team from scratch – fostering a strong engineering culture.
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Introducing Golang across the Ridetech business unit, enhancing performance and scalability.
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Overhauling and optimizing the interview and hiring process, ensuring top‑tier talent acquisition.
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Delivering brand‑new B2B products leveraging both existing Yandex technologies and completely new solutions.
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Setting the gold standard for technical excellence within the Ridetech business unit.
Innovator in Engineering and Business Integration
Ilia’s leadership is rooted in the belief that technology must be deeply aligned with business strategy. By integrating modern software engineering practices with market‑driven product development, he has consistently delivered measurable results—whether in scaling systems, reducing operational overhead, or accelerating time‑to‑market.
His deep knowledge in IT networking, infrastructure systems, and large‑scale distributed architectures enables him to lead complex engineering transformations while maintaining business agility.
Key Areas of Expertise
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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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Distributed Systems & System Programming
A Vision for the Future
Ilia Masandilov’s career is a testament to strategic foresight, technical depth, and people‑centric leadership. In an era where technology is the backbone of business transformation, his ability to architect scalable systems, cultivate high‑performing teams, and drive innovation makes him a sought‑after leader in the engineering landscape.
As he continues to shape the future of B2B technology at Yandex and beyond, Ilia remains committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence—turning visionary concepts into impactful realities.