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Oleg Shchegolev is the Chief Technology Officer at Semrush, the world's leading online visibility management and content marketing SaaS platform. As a co-founder of Semrush, Oleg has been instrumental in building the platform from the ground up, shaping it into a trusted tool for more than 10 million users worldwide, including 30% of Fortune 500 companies.
Who is the CTO of Semrush?
Oleg Shchegolev is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Semrush. He co-created Semrush in 2008 alongside his childhood friend Dmitry Melnikov, with a vision to revolutionize the world of digital marketing. Under his leadership, Semrush has grown into the world's leading online visibility management and content marketing SaaS platform, trusted by more than 10 million users, including 30% of Fortune 500 companies.
Oleg has guided Semrush with an agile working philosophy and a commitment to optimizing the marketing world one tool at a time. The company's global team now spans more than 1,000 people across 23 countries, united by a driven and positive company culture.
Work History
Oleg Shchegolev's work history reflects his deep and enduring commitment to building Semrush into a global leader in digital marketing technology. Here is a list of the places he has worked:
- Semrush - CTO & Founder (March 2025 to Present)
- Semrush - CEO & Founder (August 2008 to March 2025)
Education History
Oleg Shchegolev studied Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University. This technical foundation has been a cornerstone of his ability to architect and scale Semrush into a world-class SaaS platform.
When did Oleg Shchegolev join Semrush?
Oleg Shchegolev co-founded Semrush in 2008 and has been a driving force at the company ever since. He assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer in March 2025, bringing with him nearly two decades of experience building and leading the platform he helped create.
