Sergej Derzap
With over 18 years of experience in the technology industry, Sergej Derzap serves as CEO and CPO of Amasty, one of the leading companies in the Magento extension development ecosystem. He drives the company’s vision, mission, and long-term strategic direction while overseeing the full product strategy and portfolio.
A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Executive MBA graduate, Sergej leverages his expertise to identify and execute growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and navigate competitive market dynamics. He is committed to fostering strong cross-departmental collaboration and operational excellence across the organization.
Beyond Amasty, Sergej actively contributes to the wider Magento community. He volunteers within the Magento Association, where he serves as Chair of the Marketing Team and is a newly elected member of the Board of Directors. In these roles, he works to promote the Magento ecosystem, strengthen community engagement, and support the Association’s global initiatives.
2025-11-24
- Open session
In the digital age, e-commerce platforms based on the Software as a Service (SaaS) model dominate the market thanks to their simplicity, speed of implementation, and affordability. On the ot...
In the digital age, e-commerce platforms based on the Software as a Service (SaaS) model dominate the market thanks to their simplicity, speed of implementation, and affordability. On the other hand, open source software has long offered flexibility and full control over the code, which is crucial for large and custom projects. How can this be used optimally?
The discussion focuses on the question: in an increasingly standardized world of SaaS, do the openness and flexibility of open source platforms still constitute a key competitive advantage? Do they give companies a unique opportunity to stand out in the market, build custom solutions, and avoid vendor lock-in?
This topic explores how companies can use open source software not only to create, but also to scale and innovate, gaining unique advantages that cannot be achieved in a closed SaaS platform ecosystem.
