Summary
Andrii Gakhov is a hands-on CTO and mathematician with 15+ years designing and scaling B2B and B2C online-community AI products, currently leading technology at Berlin-based ferret go GmbH. He combines academic rigor—a PhD in mathematical modeling and a published book on probabilistic data structures—with deep product engineering experience from early startups to market-leading community platforms in the DACH region. His background spans building analytics-driven community tools, wellness platforms, and browser-integrated services, plus teaching and organizing international symposiums in mathematical physics. Known for shipping pragmatic, data-efficient systems, he bridges probabilistic algorithms and practical engineering to handle large-scale engagement and moderation challenges. Early-career roles in academia and multiple startups give him a rare blend of research pedigree and operational leadership. He is fluent in turning complex mathematical ideas into production software that improves online conversation quality and community health.
11 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Ph.D. Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Methods, Ph.D. Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Methods at A.N. Podgorny Institute for Mechanical Engineering Problems National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
M.Sc. Applied Mathematics, M.Sc. Applied Mathematics at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
English, Russian, Ukrainian, German