Vlad Bondarenko has spent over eight years in the iGaming industry, progressing through customer support, affiliate management, and technical leadership roles before becoming Head of Product at ReferOn. He describes his product philosophy as a “lazy approach” – designing systems that automate repetitive tasks so teams can focus on growth.
Bondarenko emphasizes “humanising” backend tools, making them engaging instead of sterile, and believes that real-time data and automation are key to scaling affiliate platforms. He frequently speaks at industry conferences such as SiGMA and AffPapa, sharing insights on product integrity and digital innovation.
His career began in customer support, then moved into affiliate management, and later into technical leadership involving platform migrations and integrations. Today, as Head of Product at ReferOn, he leads product development and innovation for the iGaming affiliate management platform.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Referon | Head of Product | – present |