Peter Koblyakov

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Peter co-founded Raccoon Gang, an LMS development company and official Open edX and Canvas partner. With over 10 years of experience in digital education, he helps organizations design, develop, and scale online learning platforms using LMS technology, instructional design, and custom EdTech solutions. His work connects platform strategy, technical implementation, and real learning outcomes for universities, enterprises, nonprofits, and public sector organizations.

“Choosing the right LMS is rarely a technical decision — it’s a strategic one. The platforms that win long-term are the ones aligned with how an organization actually learns, not just what looks good in a demo.”

— Peter Koblyakov, Co-Founder & Head of Business Development

 

Experience & qualifications

Real-world experience

10+ years building and scaling digital learning platforms for enterprises, universities, and nonprofits worldwide. Has personally led platform selection conversations with CTOs and L&D directors at organizations including Harvard Extension School, UCLA Extension, UNESCO, OECD, and Microsoft.

Expertise & background

Master’s degree, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Previous roles: Assistant Producer at G5 Entertainment, Project Manager at MediaSapiens. Core skills: Software Project Management, Agile, Scrum, LMS Architecture. Based in Estonia.

Raccoon Gang is a Preferred Open edX Provider since 2020 and an official Canvas Partner. Peter’s speaking engagements and publications are listed in the Speaking & Publications section below.

Recognition & authority

As an official Open edX Partner and active contributor to the EdTech community, Raccoon Gang’s work is recognized across the industry. Peter’s insights on LMS strategy and platform selection are cited in publications and referenced by practitioners across 30+ countries.

Transparency & disclosure

As co-founder of Raccoon Gang — an official Open edX Partner — Peter has a commercial interest in the platforms his company supports. All comparison articles authored by Peter include an explicit conflict-of-interest disclosure.

Speaking & publications

Open edX Conference 2023 — Speaker

Presented on enterprise-scale Open edX implementation and LMS strategy for organizations managing 10,000+ learners. Session covered deployment architecture, customization trade-offs, and long-term platform maintenance.

Open edX Conference 2022 — Speaker

Contributed insights on Open edX adoption patterns across higher education and enterprise, drawing on Raccoon Gang’s experience with 300+ implementations at that stage.

Learning Technologies Exhibition — London, 2024

Participated as an EdTech practitioner at one of Europe’s premier L&D events. Engaged with L&D directors and platform buyers on LMS selection frameworks and the evolving role of AI in learning platforms.

Quoted in eLearning Industry & EdTech Magazine

Peter’s perspective on LMS strategy, Open edX, and the economics of custom learning platform development has been cited in industry publications read by practitioners across 30+ countries.

Areas of expertise

• Open edX LMS Strategy
• Corporate eLearning
• EdTech
• AI in Learning
• Blended Learning
• e Learning Trends
• Instructional Design
• LMS Pricing
• Online Course Development

Editorial standards

All articles published under this author are reviewed for factual accuracy and industry relevance. Content is updated regularly to reflect current platform versions and best practices. Comparison articles include explicit disclosure of Raccoon Gang’s partner status with the platforms discussed.