About

Andrew Mikhailov is the Chief Technology Officer at EvaCodes with over 20 + years of development experience in software, distributed systems, and blockchain architecture. Andrew leads technical strategy for high-impact Web3 products, with deep expertise in smart contract development, TON blockchain, and scalable infrastructure. Andrew‘s content focuses on actionable tips for founders and teams building within the TON ecosystem and beyond, translating abstract Web3 concepts into real-world solutions.

Currently

Chief Technology Officer at EvaCodes

Resides In

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Education

Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics - Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Complex Signal Processing

Expertise

Blockchain technology, TON blockchain, smart contracts, FunC & Fift development, Decentralized applications (dApps), Telegram mini apps, Jetton tokens, Web3 infrastructure, tokenomics, gas optimization, cryptoeconomics, Layer-1 & Layer-2 solutions, ecosystem architecture, security audits, technical leadership

Summary

Specializing in TON blockchain, smart contract architecture, and scalable Web3 infrastructure
Expert in FunC, Fift, and Tact — with deep knowledge of TVM and low-level blockchain logic
Leads development of Telegram Mini Apps, Jetton tokens, DeFi platforms, and custom dApps
Strong background in backend architecture, performance optimization, and protocol design
Author of numerous technical guides and thought pieces on TON and Web3 development
Passionate about helping founders bring secure, production-ready blockchain products to market
Regularly advises startups and investors on Web3 tech strategy and product scalability

Experience

Andrew Mikhailov is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in both technical and managerial roles. He earned a Master’s in Informatics and has built a career spanning blockchain, AI, IoT, and enterprise software.

From June 2013 to December 2017, Andrew served as CTO at Videal, leading mobile app development and systems architecture in Kharkiv.
Starting October 2015, he concurrently took on the role of System Architect at Triggmine (Tallinn), where he worked on scalable messaging systems.
In October 2016, Andrew joined Solid IoT as a Technology Mentor, and in January 2018, he moved to Online.IO in Bucharest as a Data Scientist, expanding his expertise in data analytics and blockchain.
Since December 2017, he has served as the Chief Technology Officer at Zfort Group, leading web and mobile development initiatives with a growing focus on Big Data, AI, and blockchain-based systems.
In 2025, Andrew joined EvaCodes as Chief Technology Officer, where he now spearheads development across Web3, TON blockchain, and DeFi infrastructure, helping scale high-impact decentralized applications.

Andrew remains hands-on in architecture and protocol design, actively engaging with the Web3 community. He frequently writes about blockchain, decentralization, and AI-driven infrastructure, sharing insights drawn from over a decade in the tech industry.