Sergey Nikolaev is the CEO of Manticore, leading his team in building Manticore Search, one of the fastest and most user-friendly databases for search.

As both an Ivinco Partner and Chief Technology Officer, Sergey oversees both the Development and Operations teams, working closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions. With over 13 years of experience in the IT and software industry—and more than 9 years with Ivinco and Percona—he has developed a deep understanding of the unique technological needs of businesses and the importance of precise, effective recommendations.

At Ivinco, Sergey and his team specialize in audits, software recommendations, and the development of custom software and IT systems designed to meet the specific needs of their clients.

His passion for databases and performance benchmarks led him to create and lead DB Benchmarks—a framework and platform dedicated to providing fair and transparent open-source database benchmarks.

With a strong focus on database performance, search technologies, and software optimization, Sergey continues to drive innovation in the industry.