Yuri Sotnikov

Yuri Sotnikov is a seasoned software developer with extensive experience across multiple industries, including finance, transportation, and telecommunications. Currently serving as a Senior Software Developer at Nasdaq, Yuri contributes to the development of high-frequency automated trading systems utilizing technologies such as Linux and Java. Prior experience includes a role as Technical Lead at Thales Canada, where Yuri participated in the full software development life cycle of safety-critical systems and designed various applications in C++ and C#. Additional software development roles span companies such as VisualGate Systems, Softroute Corporation, and Chubb Canada Insurance System, during which Yuri has demonstrated expertise in designing and developing multi-threaded applications, communication protocols, and user interfaces across diverse platforms and technologies. Yuri holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a diploma in Computer Programming with a focus on object-oriented technology and networking.