Nikita Chistikov

Nikita Chistikov started their work experience in 2014 as the Technical Director at a company manufacturing metal components for the construction industry. In 2016, they joined WayRay as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and later became the Deputy Chief Design Engineer. WayRay specializes in augmented reality technologies for the automotive industry and consumer electronics products.

Nikita Chistikov attended Vologda State Technical University from 2005 to 2010, where they obtained a degree in Engineering specializing in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained certifications in various fields. In October 2019, they completed the IQ-Software Two-in-One Training from APIS Informationstechnologien GmbH. In June 2019, they obtained a certification in FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) from Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) e.V. In May 2019, they completed a certification in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) from the same institution. Lastly, in January 2019, they obtained a certification in IATF 16949 for top management, also from Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) e.V.