Melkon Hovhannisyan

Melkon Hovhannisyan is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles. Currently, Melkon serves as a member of the Forbes Technology Council, providing insights on technology innovation and trends. As Chief Technology Officer at Direlli and MicroGPT, Melkon spearheads research and development initiatives, driving cutting-edge product innovations in technology and AI. Previous experience includes software engineering positions at Reddit, EPAM Systems, Vans, and WasteHero, where Melkon contributed to the design, implementation, and optimization of various software features and architectures. Additionally, Melkon represents WorldSkills Champions Trust for Asia, advocating for skill development in technology fields. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the European University of Armenia and an Associate's degree in Computer Software Engineering from Yerevan State College of Informatics.