Max Válenson

Max V. is a skilled software engineer with extensive experience in developing advanced software solutions. Currently working at Seltz since November 2025, Max is focused on building next-generation search engines for AI agents. Prior to this role, experience includes a significant tenure at Amazon from December 2017 to November 2025, where Max specialized in Rust programming, information retrieval, and cloud services using AWS, as well as container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker. Earlier positions included roles at Grid Dynamics, Tango, Yandex, and Wärtsilä Marine, engaging with technologies such as Cassandra, Spring, Java, and C++ for embedded systems. Max holds both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Computer Science from Pomorsk State University.