Ivan Rikhmaier

Evaluator
DISC Type : DSC

Director of Engineering at RE Partners

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Ivan is a Director of Engineering at RE Partners with over 16 years of experience leading cross-functional programs in complex environments. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), he has deep technical expertise in cloud platforms and system architecture. Colleagues describe him as thorough, organized, and a strong people manager.

He is a continuous learner, recently focusing on risk management and the intersection of AI and agile methodologies. Ivan shows a keen interest in the societal impact of technology, particularly in how AI can enhance accessibility. He also enjoys sharing his knowledge by posting insights on hiring and career development in tech.

Ivan was one of the first developers at a Brazilian startup, helping grow the team from two to over twenty engineers.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Engineering Leadership
As a Director and Manager, he leads and scales engineering teams. He frequently posts about hiring and interviewing trends for senior and staff-level engineers.
Risk Management
He recently completed a Risk Management course and obtained his PMP certification, indicating a strong, current focus on managing business and project risks effectively.
Agile Methodologies
Colleagues credit him with introducing SCRUM to their teams. His "AI & Agility" certification shows he is adapting these frameworks to modern technological challenges.

Media Appearances

Ivan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Director of Engineering at RE Partners
9-2025
Engineering Manager at Citi
10-2020 - 12-2021
Technical Product Owner at Reckitt
12-2012 - 7-2016
Engineering Manager | Architect at Bematech
1-2009 - 9-2025
Senior Technical Program Manager at DataArt

Education

2008 - 2010
Master's degree from National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'​
2004 - 2008
Bachelor's degree from National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'​

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Exp : 9 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering at RE Partners
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Insights For Selling To Ivan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ivan is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ivan

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ivan move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ivan take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Ivan

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