Ilya Katsov

CTO, Americas at Grid Dynamics

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

About Ilya Katsov

Ilya Katsov is CTO, Americas at Grid Dynamics. Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States.

Technology leader specializing in Physical AI and Enterprise AI, with 15+ years of experience building and scaling solutions, products, and teams for Fortune 500 companies. Proven track record of translating cutting-edge research in AI, robotics, and data platforms into deployable industrial solutions and new business lines. Author of books and open-source projects on enterprise AI, a frequent advisor to senior executives on AI strategy, and a speaker at industry conferences. Books and community projects: – The Theory and Practice of Enterprise AI, 2022 - https://www.enterprise-ai-book.com | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C54H6C3R – Introduction to Algorithmic Marketing, 2017 - https://www.algorithmicmarketingbook.com | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ - TensorHouse - https://github.com/ikatsov/tensor-house

Skills

  • Industrial Robots
  • Robotics
  • Python (Programming Language)

Additional experience

  • VP Technology, AI and Data Platforms

    Grid Dynamics

    June 2021 – February 2025

Education

  • Master’s Degree, Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace and Instrumentation