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# Zahhar Kirillov
Delivery manager at EPAM Systems focused on building AI-native engineering teams.

## About

Zahhar Kirillov manages delivery at EPAM Systems, keeping his hands in the code by building early prototypes and MVPs. Across two decades in tech, he has worked as a software developer, UX designer, and CIO before focusing on modern enterprise engineering.

Lately, Zahhar studies how generative AI changes standard hiring criteria. He focuses on helping teams find and interview true AI-native developers, looking past basic prompts to evaluate real engineering skill.

Originally from Estonia, Zahhar now lives in Switzerland. When he steps away from his keyboard, you can find him doing yoga or snowboarding.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2026 Europe · July 8, 2026
Berlin, Germany
- [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) · 10 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) · Zahhar Kirillov


## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahhar/)