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HISTORY

Despite the fact that distributed processing concept has been around for decades, grid computing in its current form is still used only by a small number of businesses. GridGain Systems started in Pleasanton, CA in 2005 by the group of people that realized that traditional grid computing solutions are still largely inadequate for the majority of businesses due to their complexity, high cost, and lack of simple integration with and applicability for mainstream enterprise technologies like JEE.

We envisioned the Enterprise Java Grid Computing software that will combine intuitive integration and seamless application of the technology with state of the art grid computing features providing JEE grid enabling solution that is easy to acquire and easy to implement.

 
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VISION

We have simple vision here at GridGain Systems: we want to make a product that will make grid computing an everyday tool of enterprise application developer.

Looking back at history we see that technologies like transaction monitors and distributed caching were out of reach for many businesses a little more than a decade ago. Yet today due to advances in technology and product development coupled with overall cost reduction of computing resources these technologies are used on the daily basis by almost any enterprise project.

We believe that grid computing technology is reaching the point where it will make a transition from one-off and expensive solution to ubiquitous technology available for the project of any size and complexity.

We also believe that there is a great unmet demand for grid computing technology. Majority of the businesses today have a need for better utilization of their resources and/or faster performance without additional capital expenditure and grid computing software solution provides the most direct answer to these needs. Yet despite that demand most of the current offerings are either unnecessarily complex, too costly or lack the enterprise focus and features.

With GridGain™ we want to make grid computing simple to use and powerful with features, affordable for the project of any size and squarely focused on enterprise application development.

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Management

Nikita Ivanov
Founder, President

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In his advisory role Mr. Ivanov provides technological direction and vision for GridGain open source project. Mr. Ivanov brings 16 years of experience in software development, a vision and pragmatic view of where development technology is going, and high quality standards in software engineering.

In 1996, Mr. Ivanov was one of the pioneers in using Java technology for server side middleware development while working at T-Systems GmbH, one of the largest European System Integrator.

Nikita has held various positions architecting and leading software product development for start-up companies and working with well-established companies such as Adaptec, Visa and BEA Systems. Mr. Ivanov is an active member of Java middleware community and is a contributor to Java specifications.

Mr. Ivanov holds a Master's degree in Electro Mechanics from Baltic State Technical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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Dmitriy Setrakyan
Founder, Director of Development

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In this role Mr. Setrakyan manages dayly operations of GridGain Systems. Mr. Setrakyan brings over 12 years of experience to GridGain Systems which spans all areas of application software development from design and architecture to team management and quality assurance. His experience includes architecture and leadership in development of distributed middleware platforms, financial trading systems, CRM applications, and more.

Dmitriy holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of California at Davis specializing in Networking and Algorithms.

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Denis Kharlamov
Director of Professional Services

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Mr. Kharlamov brings over 10 years in software development and over 3 years in operations management and technical management. As a recent addition to GridGain Systems team Mr. Kharlamov strengths operational and off-shore development management expertise provided by our company.

Before joining GridGain Systems Mr. Kharlamov has been working with a number of Western European customers and demonstrated solid experience and remarkable results in setting up off-shore projects and managing them from conception through successful completion.

Denis holds a Master's degree in Software engineering from Rybinsk State Academy of Aviation Technology, Rybinsk, Russia.

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Alexander Magdenko
Principal Architect

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Mr. Magdenko brings over 8 years of experience in enterprise software development and deep passion for middleware systems. As a founding member of GridGain Systems team since 2005 Mr. Madgenko helped to establish and lead our Saint Petersburg R&D center as well as manage multiple client's engagements.

Prio to joining GridGain Systems in 2005 Alexander worked as a technical leader in The Web Production and Recksoft where he participated in development of innovative Java mobile solutions, call centers automation systems and complex web-based business applications. This experience makes Mr. Magednko a "go-to" technical lead for a broad range of technologies.

Alexander holds a Master's degree in Technical Cybernetics and Information Security from State Polytechnic University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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Boris Sukhodoev
Principal Architect

Mr. Sukhodoev brings over 8 years of experience working for various software startup companies and critical analytical mind to GridGain team. As one of the oldest members of GridGain R&D office in Saint Petersburg, Mr. Sukhodoev participated in various clients engagements helping customers utilize GridGain technology as well as playing a key role in development of GridGain technology itself.

Before joining GridGain in 2005, Mr. Sukhodoev led the development efforts in startup company developing innovative back-office processing system for the publishing industry. Boris also worked for other various publishing companies helping them with enterprise software development.

Mr. Sukhodoev hold Master of Science in Radioelctronics from State University of Telecommunications, St. Petersburg, Russia.

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