Mykhailo Kotkov

Mykhailo Kotkov

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Engineering Manager | Challenging Conventions to Achieve Results

  • Education

    • Donetsk National Technical University

      2002 - 2004
      Master of Computer Science - MCS (Honours) Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Donetsk National Technical University

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Computer Science - BCS (Honours) Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Experience

    • Promtelecom

      Feb 2002 - Oct 2013

      - Led a diverse team of 20+ employees, driving innovation to sustain a competitive edge in a highly contested market.- Developed and executed strategic IT budgeting plans, aligning technology investments with business objectives to achieve 30% rise in the client portfolio.- Successfully orchestrated the integration of cross-functional teams across 5 acquisition processes while ensuring uninterrupted service delivery with SLA of 99.9% availability. - Successfully conceptualized and executed a 2-year roadmap for introducing multiple pioneering services, designed and implemented the corresponding tech infrastructure.- Established a high-performing IT department of 10 engineers from the ground up.- Achieved sustainable organizational growth with a 15% annual increase in the customer base. - Designed and implemented a comprehensive billing solution tailored for a Telco customer base of 10K subscribers.- Delivered a 40% increase in billing accuracy and enabled full regulatory compliance.

      • Chief Information Officer

        Jan 2010 - Oct 2013
      • Deputy Chief Information Officer

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      • Software Engineer

        Feb 2002 - Jan 2007
    • Latera software

      Nov 2013 - Mar 2014
      Lead Implementation Engineer
    • LogNet Systems

      Mar 2014 - Dec 2015
      Implementation Engineer

      Enhanced project efficiency through the implementation of Continuous Integration practices.

    • First Utility

      Dec 2015 - Feb 2019
      Senior DevOps Engineer

      - Led the transformation of development processes by introducing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) initiatives and Docker-based containerization strategies for 30+ projects.- Mentored a team of 15 software developers, resulting in enhanced agility of software deployments, faster feedback loops and improved project efficiency.

    • Shell Energy

      Mar 2019 - now

      - Designed and Implemented DevOps Approaches: Spearheaded the adoption of DevOps methodologies, integrating Agile practices such as Scrum and Kanban to drive iterative development and continuous improvement across multiple projects and the entire organization.- Implemented Automation Strategies: Directed the implementation of comprehensive automation strategies, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.- Fostered Cross-Functional Collaboration: Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to optimize productivity and ensure software excellence, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous innovation. Show less

      • Lead DevOps Engineer

        Jul 2022 - now
      • Senior DevOps Engineer

        Mar 2019 - Jul 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications