Artem Melnikov

As Head of Engineering at WiFi Map, Artem leads the development of a global platform connecting over 190 million users to free internet. His expertise lies in scaling high-load systems, designing robust architectures, and aligning engineering strategy with business objectives.

He manages cross-functional teams spanning backend, mobile, DevOps, and data science, driving initiatives such as AWS infrastructure optimization (achieving a 20% cost reduction), integrating AI and blockchain into the product, and introducing a Kotlin Multiplatform strategy that increased engineering velocity by 50%. He also led the implementation of real-time mapping features and a blockchain-native rewards system.

Artem’s leadership style is both hands-on and growth-oriented. He fosters strong engineering cultures, builds mentorship frameworks, and champions scalable development practices like CI/CD, TDD, and GitFlow. Prior to WiFi Map, he served as CTO and Ruby Tech Lead, where he successfully scaled engineering teams and led legacy ERP platform transformations.

He is passionate about solving complex challenges, building high-performing teams, and developing technology that has real-world impact—always ready to share insights and learn something new.