Meet Nikolay Ikhayev
Nikolay joined Haflaga from the IT sector to build the fastest, most transparent booking architecture on the market. He is responsible for making the "one tap" magic work seamlessly: from selecting a yacht in the app to sending automated data to the captain. For him, tech is a tool that completely eliminates bureaucracy.
The best systems are invisible. They should feel as natural as a sea breeze. By eliminating chaotic chats and phone calls, Nikolay created an architecture that manages thousands of bookings in real time. He tests his code right on the water, checking how easily guests can put away their phones and start unwinding.
In their own words
How does technology change the standard of maritime leisure?
We eliminated the line "let me call you back to confirm the price." The system synchronizes boats, captains, and pricing in real time. You see live info, pay online, and simply walk onto the dock.
What is the main challenge in developing for the yachting sector?
The sea is dynamic: weather, availability, seasonality. The challenge is building an ecosystem that instantly adapts while offering 100% booking reliability.
Advice for users of the app?
Let technology do all the heavy lifting. Use the filters, choose your vibe, split payments into installments, and look forward to your day on the water. You pick. You tap. You sail.
Nikolay Ikhayev's sea picks
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