Eugene Bolotin
Founder & Fractional CTO at ImpulseLab
Based in United Arab Emirates · 16+ years experience
Summary
Fractional CTO and founder of ImpulseLab. 16+ years in tech, ex-Yandex. I help founders scale engineering teams, fix delivery and bring AI into products and dev workflows
About
I help founders and CEOs solve complex technology and engineering challenges as a Fractional CTO.
With 16+ years in tech, including Yandex and CTO / VP of Engineering roles, I bridge business strategy, engineering execution and AI adoption.
Selected results:
• Founded ImpulseLab, an applied AI engineering studio: 97 projects delivered, from hypothesis to production
• Co-founded HiGuys and grew a team of 20+ developers that delivered 52 projects: mobile apps, chatbots, e-commerce, platforms
• Built Tappa's engineering organization from scratch: Android, iOS, QA and AI teams across several time zones
• At Yandex, built high-load services for an anti-spam system handling hundreds of millions of emails per day
What I help companies with:
• Fractional & Interim CTO: technology leadership without hiring a full-time CTO
• Engineering Transformation: rebuilding teams, improving delivery, hiring tech leaders, solving execution bottlenecks
• AI Adoption: introducing AI into products, engineering workflows and business operations
• Architecture & Scaling: technology decisions that support business growth
• Technical Due Diligence: evaluating architecture, teams, risks and technology strategy
I combine hands-on engineering experience with a business-first approach.
Open to fractional CTO, advisory and technology transformation engagements. Let's connect
Skills
Software Architecture, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, Data & AI
Regions covered
Industry experience
Fintech, Manufacturing, Retail, SaaS, Education
At a glance
Eugene brings hands-on experience across Software Architecture, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, Data & AI. Available for engagements across United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Europe. Industry experience includes Fintech, Manufacturing, Retail, SaaS, Education.
How fractional CTO engagements with Eugene work
Eugene works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.