Katya Bakhova

Katya Bakhova has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. In their most recent role, they are currently serving as an Account Executive at optilyz since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Enterprise Account Manager at Similarweb from August 2021 to February 2023. Before entering the tech industry, Katya held the position of Head of Business Development at Napoleon IT, where they focused on Data Science and innovative technologies surrounding mobile and web development from May 2020 to May 2021. Preceding this, they served as the Head of International Sales at Varwin, a virtual reality management system, from July 2019 to May 2020. Earlier in their career, Katya gained sales experience as a Sales Executive Software & Solution at Azlan, part of TechData Group, from August 2016 to October 2018. Prior to that, they worked at Veeam Software in various sales roles, including Inside Sales Team Lead Austria/Switzerland from January 2013 to June 2016 and Inside Sales Representative CEMEA from March 2011 to January 2013. Katya's professional journey began with their role as an Inside Sales Representative at Global Rubber Company from August 2009 to March 2011, where they focused on generating leads, closing deals, and managing business correspondence. Overall, their experience showcases a strong sales background with a focus on account management and business development in the technology industry.

Katya Bakhova attended the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia from 2004 to 2009, where they studied in the Faculty of Foreign Languages. In 2008, they also briefly attended the Universität Erfurt in the Faculty of Philosophy/Linguistics. Katya Bakhova has obtained various certifications throughout their career, including training in leading virtual teams from PwC in April 2016, interviewing skills for leaders from Mentor Group Ltd in February 2016, leadership training from Yord in October 2015, employee engagement training from Yord in September 2014, tactical management training from Yord in October 2013, effective business communication skills from Yord in August 2013, and sales negotiation strategies and techniques from Sales Excellence, Inc. in July 2011.