At Wisedocs, we believe that innovation starts with great people and that’s why we’re excited to welcome Ksenia Khlyustina as our new Director of Engineering! With an incredible background in artificial intelligence (AI) and engineering leadership, including her role as Senior Manager at FLYR Labs, Ksenia is bringing her expertise and energy to our technical team. Her passion for building impactful solutions and leading with purpose makes her the perfect fit to help us push boundaries in our innovative document processing technology.

Get to know Ksenia Khlyustina, the leader bringing fresh ideas to Wisedocs’ engineering team!

Ksenia’s career began in larger tech environments, starting as a QA Engineer at NICE Systems and advancing through roles at Barclays, UBS, and Guidewire Software. Her first startup experience at FLYR Labs revealed her enthusiasm for fast-paced environments. “Startups are where I thrive,” she shares. “I enjoy the need to adapt quickly and the opportunity to make a tangible impact every day.”

Now at Wisedocs, she’s excited to bring that same energy to a company that, as she puts it, “embodies this spirit -- where each effort makes a real difference, and every day brings new ways to shape the company’s future.”

With the intelligent document processing market projected to grow by $3.34 billion from 2022 to 2027, driven by trends like machine learning integration, Wisedocs is positioned to lead in this expanding space, with Ksenia helping to drive that growth.

What makes you excited about joining Wisedocs? What are the challenges?

“I’m excited to bring the power of AI to industries like healthcare and legal documentation, where it can have a profound impact." - Ksenia Khlyustina, Director of Engineering

AI can analyze large volumes of data more efficiently than a human, and that’s precisely the advantage we’re delivering. The challenges, however, are endless. We have numerous client needs and features to develop, each with unique requirements. While we’re grateful for high client demand, it means we’re constantly working to maintain delivering quality service and address each client’s specific needs.”

At Wisedocs, we’ve seen firsthand how much AI-driven tools can transform industries. In 2023, we experienced a 3.5x growth rate and welcomed twice as many customers to our platform. It’s proof that the need for smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions is bigger than ever. With Ksenia now leading our engineering team, we’re ready to build on this momentum, bringing even more innovative tools to support our clients and the challenges they face every day.

Give us a day in the life of a Director of Engineering: what’s your 9-5?

Ksenia’s role as Director of Engineering at Wisedocs blends leadership with hands-on problem-solving. Her mornings start with team stand-ups and cross-department syncs with product management, machine learning, DevOps, and customer success.

“A large part of my role involves resolving blockers for my team,” she explains, often diving into testing, setting up client environments, and fixing infrastructure issues. She also prioritizes one-on-one meetings to support her team.

“Staying connected to development work keeps me in touch with our product, which is invaluable,” she adds. Alongside daily tasks, Ksenia ensures Wisedocs stays on track by delivering the roadmap and steering projects toward their goals.

What’s your stack as a Director of Engineering? Share your favourite tools:

“Slack, Jira, and MS Teams are my daily essentials. When I have the opportunity, I enjoy diving into Terraform or writing SQL queries—it’s a treat to explore data, troubleshoot issues, or deploy something firsthand.”

“What project of Wisedocs has your team worked on that you are most proud of”

Ksenia is supporting the development team on several exciting features, but one initiative stands out: transitioning Wisedocs’ infrastructure from AWS ECS to Kubernetes. Partnering closely with the DevOps team, Ksenia has contributed her past expertise and experience with Kubernetes to this project. 

“I’ve used Kubernetes in the past and am thrilled we are bringing it into our infrastructure again,” she shares. This transition, driven by the hard work of Wisedocs’ DevOps engineers, is expected to streamline deployments, making them easier to manage and monitor. Ksenia’s support of the Wisedocs’ DevOps team underscores the strength of our teamwork as we continue to enhance our technical capabilities and bring this technology back into use.

What advice would you have for other women entering the tech space and aspiring to leadership roles in engineering?

Ksenia is passionate about supporting women entering the tech world, encouraging them to find their passion and embrace the journey. “Don’t hesitate to enter the tech industry and pursue something you genuinely enjoy,” she says. “Once you find what sparks your interest, career growth will naturally follow.”

She reminds us of the tech industry’s roots, saying, “Programming was initially considered a ‘women’s job’ -- many of the first programmers were women, and they laid the groundwork for modern computing.” In the 1960s, women made up an impressive 30% to 50% of programmers. But as programming became more prestigious, the field’s perception shifted, and fewer women were encouraged to pursue it. Our history reminds us of the incredible contributions women have made, and continue to make, in shaping technology as we know it.

Ksenia also speaks to the challenge of imposter syndrome. “It can feel like you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself,” she shares. “But your perspective and insights are valuable. Confidence will grow with time and experience. Don’t let self-doubt hold you back -- lean into your strengths.”

At Wisedocs, inclusion and representation are a priority. With a female co-founder and 55.6% of senior leadership roles held by women, Ksenia is part of a team proving that diverse voices lead to stronger innovation. Her story is a reminder that there’s room for everyone in tech, and the industry is better when more people bring their unique perspectives to the table.

What strategies have you found beneficial for building and leading a high-performing technical team?

“Some key strategies that have helped me build a strong team include hiring for both skill and team fit, empowering individuals with ownership of their work, and keeping communication open and goal-oriented. I encourage a culture of continuous learning, which is essential in a field that evolves so quickly. I like to  lead by example by staying connected to the technical aspects of our projects — testing, provisioning, and troubleshooting — so I can understand and address the challenges my team faces and support them effectively.”

Build Your Future with Wisedocs

Ksenia is one of the amazing leaders helping to shape what’s next at Wisedocs, and we’re always excited to welcome more incredible people to our team. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and creativity thrives, then we’d love to connect.

‍Explore open roles on the Wisedocs careers page and see how you can be part of a team that’s creating meaningful change. Your unique perspective and skills could be exactly what helps us move forward. Let’s make an impact together!