Ilya Omekhin is a seasoned software leader with 28 years of IT experience, currently serving as Software Development Director at CROC and previously as CIO. He has led and scaled organizations—from hands-on development to directing a 550-person software department—by restructuring teams into independent business units and integrating multiple development divisions. Ilya established transparent financial controls and project monitoring capable of handling 150+ concurrent projects, driving 30% IT cost optimization while improving service levels and achieving a 4.3/5 user satisfaction. His delivery portfolio includes enterprise rollouts of ERP, CRM, BI, BPM, HR systems and automation initiatives such as RPA for 15 processes and Telegram chat-bots that accelerated routine tasks. A PMP-certified MBA with a strong technical foundation, he combines deep digitalization expertise with a track record of practical, measurable improvements and industry recognition among Russia’s Top-1000 managers. An often-overlooked strength is his focus on building autonomous leadership layers, enabling sustained delivery velocity across large, complex portfolios.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Programmer - with honors, Degree in automatic telecommunication and computer engineering, 5, Programmer - with honors, Degree in automatic telecommunication and computer engineering, 5 at Moscow Technical University of Communication and Informatics
Project Manager Professional certification, Project Manager Professional certification at Project Management Institute
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Ilya Omekhin - Software Development Director at CROC