A recognized technology expert known for solving complex problems that bridge multiple areas to achieve business goals, Russell Khaimov offers a unique combination of executive acumen, comprehensive team-building, and specialized solutions development. Currently a Senior Solutions Architect with Verizon Digital Media Services, Russell works closely with clients in the selection and implementation of complex solutions that synchronize with their business needs, as well as assisting internal groups with product development.

With a reputation for being the “go to” resource in technology implementation, Russell comes with a broad technical background that spans 14 years. Before being recruited to Verizon, he worked for a widely diverse range of companies including CBS, Inc., as a Distribution Systems Project Engineer. During his employment with CBS, he was one of the key players instrumental in earning the 2010 Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award for the new Media Distribution Center in New York and Los Angeles.

Russell has also worked with ABC Television as their Network Broadcast Technology Specialist, where he became an integral asset to the Broadcast IT Support team;  IBM and JPMorgan Chase as a Firewall/Internet Security Specialist; Standard & Poor's - McGraw-Hill Companies as a Trading Technology Specialist; and Digital Express Inc., as their Network/Systems Engineer.

As a motivational team leader and resourceful problem solver, Russell is skilled in identifying critical players to build strong teams and provide optimum performance. He is an articulate communicator with a proven ability to conceptualize solutions to challenging situations that maximize the success of products and projects. Russell is also fluent in several languages including English, Russian, and Farsi-Juhuri.

A varied background in product development and project management provided the perfect foundation for Russell to start a side company, SEVARI, LLC, which was established in 2006. During this time, he acquired PartyPages.com for which he rebuilt the system for SEO and introduced unique SEF content. He also founded, developed, and managed all aspects of EventShopper.com, including building a LAMP based platform and a successful national radio campaign. In addition, he co-founded SuperSpiders.com, LLC, a site that provides custom-based solutions to online businesses.

Russell holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science that he received from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where he initially studied Criminal Justice before making the transition to Computer Information Systems. While attending school, he was instrumental in helping the FBI organize and establish a New York City chapter of InfraGard, which is a collaboration for infrastructure protection.