Vyacheslav Zholudev is a computer scientist with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Jacobs University (Germany). He began his career as a solution architect at ResearchGate before co‑founding Sumsub (formally Sum and Substance Ltd) alongside the Sever brothers (Andrew, Peter, Jacob).
As Sumsub’s Co‑founder and CTO, he leads the company’s technical vision and development of its full‑cycle verification platform, which secures user onboarding, ongoing identity checks, transaction monitoring, and AI‑powered fraud detection. He is a frequent speaker and has been interviewed by outlets such as Authority Magazine, Pixel Scientia, and the Sumsub blog. His work focuses on machine‑learning‑based verification, deepfake detection, and compliance for regulated industries including iGaming.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Sumsub | Co-founder & CTO | – present |