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Developer, Copilot, Scientist
BIOGRAPHY
A PhD in Chemical Engineering, Master in Physics, and a largely self-taught software engineer, Sergey joined Topcoder as a data science and software development competitor to get new experience, learn new technologies, and to make an extra buck. In the following years he found himself a full time competitor, a copilot of software development and data science projects, twice a winner of the Topcoder Open tournament in development track, and one of the MVP members. Today he carries on as an active Topcoder community member, participating in different roles in projects interesting to him.
In his free time Sergey enjoys traveling and photography, snowboarding and windsurfing, learning history, and exploring the world.
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS
45+
1st place wins in dev challenges
15+
Other wins in dev and DS challenges
120+
Copiloted challenges
Follow this link for a visual representation of Sergey’s past research articles
Fun fact! This Google.Map shows all the places Sergey has ever visited
MOST PROUD OF
Speaker at the Innovation Summit
Development champion
Spirit Award
Sergey sees one of his major Topcoder accomplishments being the massive amount of new skills and technologies learned during his four years at Topcoder. Progressing through and mastering harder and more complicated challenges and projects over time is its own reward.
Economy: How the Future Works”