Vladimir Katalov

Bio

Vladimir Katalov is CEO, co-owner, and co-founder of ElcomSoft Co.Ltd. Born in 1969 and grew up in Moscow, Russia. He studied Applied Mathematics at Moscow Engineering-Physics Institute (State University); from 1987 to 1989, was a sergeant in the Soviet Army. Vladimir works in ElcomSoft from the very beginning (1990); in 1997, he created the first program the password recovery software line has started from Advanced ZIP Password Recovery. Now he coordinates the software development process inside the company and develops strategic plans for future versions.

​​Vladimir manages all technical researchers and product developments in the company. He regularly presents on various events and also regularly runs it security and computer forensics training both for foreign and inner (Russian) computer investigative committees and other organizations.