As a child, Oboukhov demonstrated strong curiosity and an eagerness to explore new ideas. Early exposure to music fostered creativity and discipline, while hands-on engagement with electronics and problem-solving sparked an interest in computing and programming.
His parents took him to galleries, museums, and scientific events, including science fairs and technology exhibitions. These experiences nurtured both his analytical thinking and creative sensibilities, laying the foundation for his later pursuits in programming and entrepreneurship.
From the first time he encountered binary numbers and disassembled electronics, Oboukhov was fascinated by computing devices. Visits to science fairs and other technical events further fueled this curiosity, which gradually evolved into dedicated programming study.
Recognizing his multidisciplinary interests, Oboukhov’s mother left her career to homeschool him, providing a flexible learning environment that encouraged independent thinking and continuous exploration. She guided his development across music, technology, and business, ensuring he could pursue his varied interests while advancing beyond typical expectations for his age.
At age 13, Oboukhov began composing music with his first piano album, Morning to Evening, and soon expanded to multi-instrument works such as Passing by Storm. While music remained a creative outlet, his growing interest in technology became a central focus.
He began learning Python, progressing quickly from simple exercises to more complex programming projects. Concurrently, he explored business concepts through self-study, including economics and data analysis. His early work in Python sparked an interest in artificial intelligence, which he further developed through guidance from a computer engineering student.
Building on his knowledge of Python and introductory SQL, Oboukhov began learning JavaScript, establishing the foundation for full-stack web development.
The journey was long but rewarding. Oboukhov progressively mastered markup (HTML) and styling (CSS) while advancing in JavaScript. Over time, he built full-stack applications using Node.js with Express.js RESTful APIs and gained hands-on experience with SQL-based databases through dynamic websites featuring login and signup systems. After learning React and completing an online course, by the age of fifteen he had developed the skills to independently design and deploy full-stack web applications.
During this time, alongside his programming studies, Oboukhov expanded into orchestral music, producing the album Chivalry. He explored different musical styles with works such as Rain Drops and Ring of Fire. By 2024, at age fifteen, he composed his first sonata, Triumphus, and his first symphony, Symphony of the Golden Harvest.
At 16, Oboukhov co-founded Oboukhov Entertainment LLC with his mother, a company specializing in multimedia development, record label operations, and custom ghost music composition. As the sole programmer, he managed full-stack development using Node.js, Express, and React, building dynamic web platforms while balancing school and other commitments.
In early 2025, Oboukhov reached a milestone of over 100 compositions. He then focused on producing higher-quality, large-scale works, including the hybrid classical-cinematic score Symphony of the Mountains, a 90-minute orchestral project distributed through Oboukhov Entertainment LLC.
A few months after, Oboukhov developed a course distribution platform, arcadyoboukhov.com/courses, which provides access to a variety of digital content. The platform includes secure account management, content delivery, and user access control for all enrolled participants.Oboukhov also developed the Oboukhov Guitar Tuner for Android. Available exclusively via sideloading, the app provides a high-quality, easy-to-use tuning solution for a wide range of instruments and can be downloaded directly from GitHub.
Oboukhov is actively developing a suite of software tools to expand the capabilities of creators and multimedia professionals. Oboukhov Player is a high-performance video player designed to automatically upscale HD content to 4K, optimized to run efficiently on mid-range NVIDIA GPUs while still taking advantage of high-end hardware capabilities. Future updates will introduce advanced playback features and support for a wider range of video formats. In addition, Oboukhov has planned to develop an AI-powered music composition software in 2027 aimed at helping creators generate professional-grade music efficiently, with advanced tools for workflow optimization and creative flexibility. Both platforms are part of a long-term vision to provide innovative, high-quality digital tools for artists, content creators and general users.