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Russell (Russ) Khaimov

Principal Architect at Google Cloud AI

30+ Years of Engineering Leadership, Generative AI, Cloud Infrastructure, and Media Systems Architecture.

Experience Highlights

Principal Architect · Google

2020 - Present · New York, NY

Spearheading AI-first transformations and cloud strategy to guide industry giants—including major TV networks, streaming services, sports leagues, and gaming companies—to unlock the full potential of Google Cloud. Leading cross-functional SME teams to design secure, scalable cloud solutions for generative media, code optimization, and autonomous agents.

Principal Solutions Architect · CenturyLink / Level 3 Communications

2016 - 2020 · New York, NY

Solved complex technical challenges across digital media and cloud domains. Spearheaded CDN Mesh and Edge Compute initiatives, multi-cloud architectures, and WAF security solutions.

Founder / CEO / CTO · iFi

2015 - 2020 · New York, NY

Built and led entire SaaS organization from concept to market. Assembled founding executive team and managed US-based and offshore development teams.

Director, Professional Services · Verizon

2012 - 2015 · Basking Ridge, NJ

Led technology M&A due diligence (EdgeCast Acquisition) and built nationwide team of digital media technology specialists.

Distribution Systems Project Engineer · CBS, Inc.

2007 - 2011 · New York & Los Angeles

Engineered Award-Winning Media Distribution Centers in NY and LA with robust fiber optic backbones (200+ racks NY, 100+ LA).