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    Vasily Shikin

    CTO at Applovin Corp
    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.

    Also at Applovin Corp

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    Victoria Valenzuela
    Chief Legal Officer

    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