Taras Yukish

Director of Engineering @ Ingram Micro

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Experience

  • Director of Engineering at Ingram Micro
    Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

    XVantage Platform

  • CloudBlue ()
    • Engineering Manager – Software Development & DevOps
      Jan 2018 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      CloudBlue - Monetization Platfrom (OSS / BSS) - Drove modernization of CloudBlue Automation by leading the migration to a microservices architecture, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. - Directed the transition to cloud-based deployments on Microsoft Azure (AKS), enabling scalability, reliability, and reduced operational costs. - Improved and optimized DevOps activities, introducing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and standardized deployment practices. - Oversaw the deployment framework, infrastructure, and processes across OSS/BSS layers, coordinating development in Java, Python, and C++. Impact: Spearheaded the evolution of a monolithic enterprise product into a cloud-native, microservices-driven platform, laying the foundation for continuous delivery, faster release cycles, and improved customer adoption.

    • Engineering Manager – Software Development
      Dec 2015 - Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Odin (formerly Parallels) – Odin Automation (OSS / BSS) - Led engineering teams developing and maintaining OSS/BSS components of Odin Automation in Java, C++, and Python. - Directed the deployment framework, infrastructure, and processes, enabling faster and more reliable delivery cycles. - Acted as Release Manager, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver new product versions on schedule. - Increased customer adoption rates of new product releases through improvements in deployment, upgrade paths, and release quality. - Optimized maintenance operations and drove escalation management, ensuring SLA compliance and customer satisfaction. Impact: Expanded role to include release governance, infrastructure oversight, and customer adoption strategies, strengthening Odin Automation’s position as a leading automation platform for service providers.

  • Parallels ()
    • Engineering Manager – Software Development
      Oct 2011 - Dec 2015 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Parallels - Parallels Automation (OSS / BSS) - Managed engineering teams responsible for development, maintenance, and 3rd-line support across Java, C++, and Python systems. - Oversaw the Operations Support System (OSS) and Business Support System (BSS) layers of Parallels Automation, ensuring high availability and reliability for enterprise customers. - Streamlined maintenance activities through process optimization, improving efficiency and reducing operational overhead. - Directed escalation management, coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve high-severity incidents and safeguard SLAs. Impact: Transitioned from hands-on leadership to full engineering management, scaling teams, processes, and customer support practices to enhance product stability, service quality, and customer satisfaction.

    • Team Lead / Technical Lead – Software Engineering
      Oct 2009 - Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Parallels - Parallels Operations Automation (OSS Layer) - Led development and maintenance of the Operations Support System (OSS) layer, a critical component of Parallels Operations Automation. - Provided 3rd-line engineering support and deep technical problem resolution across Java, C++, and Python codebases. - Organized and optimized maintenance activities, reducing turnaround time and improving service reliability. - Managed escalations, ensuring timely resolution of critical customer and production issues. Impact: Combined hands-on technical leadership with process improvements, strengthening product stability and customer trust.

    • Senior Software Engineer
      May 2006 - Oct 2009 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Parallels (now part of Corel / Alludo) - Global leader in virtualization and cross-platform solutions - Parallels Virtuozzo Containers (Linux) - Contributed to core virtualization technology in C++, enhancing containerization performance and scalability. (2006) - Parallels Virtual Automation (PVA) - Developed backend components in C++, supporting large-scale management of virtual environments. (2007) - Parallels Desktop 4 for Mac - C++, improving virtualization performance and system integration for one of the company’s flagship consumer products. (2008) - Parallels Virtual Automation 5 - Advanced development in Java, C++, and Python, expanding automation features for virtual infrastructure management. (2009) Impact: Helped deliver multiple high-profile product releases used by enterprises and consumers worldwide, building expertise across virtualization, automation platforms, and cross-platform system integration.

  • Software Engineer & Researcher (Architecture & Systems Design) at ROSI
    2002 - Mar 2006 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Primorsky Okna - Leading manufacturer of PVC and aluminum constructions in Primorsky region, Russia - Invented, developed, and launched a full Manufacturing Execution System (MES), combining custom software (Python, C++) and hardware components; integrated seamlessly with proprietary REHAU systems. - Recognized as a “complete engineering solution” and presented as a graduate project. - Designed and supported an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system (C++), improving asset tracking and reliability. - Built integrations with ERP systems, enabling better coordination of production and business processes. - Advised on industrial control solutions for production lines, including double glazing, glass cutting machines, metal-plastic pipe manufacturing, and plastic extruders.