Viacheslav Zakharov

Viacheslav Zakharov is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in control systems, automation, and engineering. Currently serving as a Senior Specialist in Control System Functional Safety at KONE since September 2025, Zakharov previously worked as a Research and Development Engineer at Merus Power and held roles as a Doctoral Researcher and Project Researcher at Tampere University. A brief exchange research stint occurred at the University of Agder in early 2023. Prior positions include Automation and Software Development Engineer at LIIS, Project Engineering at CNII SET, and Installer of automation devices at SZMA. Zakharov's educational background includes a Doctor of Science in Electrohydraulics and Automation from Tampere University, among other degrees in Mechatronics and Automation from prestigious institutions.