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Vasily Shikin

CTO at AppLovin
Since January 2020
Age
39 years
Education
Holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from Saint-Petersburg State University.
Tenure
Joined APP in January 2012 as Vice President of Engineering and was promoted to CTO in January 2020.

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About

Vasily Shikin has built a strong technical foundation with a Master's degree in Mathematics from Saint-Petersburg State University, which has been instrumental in shaping his analytical and leadership skills.

He began his professional journey as a Senior Software Engineer at DeviceAnywhere, Inc. from May 2008 to January 2012 before joining APP as Vice President of Engineering in January 2012, where he contributed to critical engineering projects and strategic growth.

In January 2020, he was promoted to Chief Technology Officer at APP, a role in which he has played a pivotal part in driving technological innovation and overseeing the company’s engineering efforts.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
AppLovin CorporationVice President of EngineeringJan 2012 - Jan 2020Served prior to his promotion to CTO in Jan 2020
DeviceAnywhere, Inc.Senior Software EngineerMay 2008 - Jan 2012Developed for a cloud-based mobile testing platform; later acquired by Keynote Systems, Inc.

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$400,000 AnnualBase salary
Stock Awards$5,394,147 for 33,902 RSUs Granted on November 4, 202433,902 RSUs granted
All Other Compensation$120,675 AnnualIncludes Work-from-Home Cash Stipend: $1,800; 401(k) Company Matching: $13,875; HSR Act Filing Fee: $105,000
Termination Payment (Outside of Change in Control)$426,299 Lump sum upon termination (12 months base and COBRA)Includes Base Salary: $400,000; COBRA Premiums: $26,299
Termination Payment (Within Change in Control)$52,096,683 Lump sum upon change in controlIncludes Base Salary: $600,000 (18 months); COBRA Premiums: $39,448; Accelerated Equity Awards: $51,457,235

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024