Val Savvateev

Val Savvateev is a seasoned software engineering professional with extensive experience in backend architecture, design, and implementation. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at YouTube since April 2016, Val drives search and discovery initiatives for YouTube Go. Previous roles include Director of Engineering at Exitround, where Val led engineering efforts and implemented machine learning algorithms, and as a Software Architect on the founding team at Clementine Labs, instrumental in developing cross-platform mobile solutions. Val has also held leadership positions at Avira, SocialShield, Meridium, and Shufl, contributing to critical backend components and leading teams to enhance product scalability and performance. Val holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from a Russian institution and has furthered education through Stanford Continuing Studies.