Artem Sapotkov

Experience

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  DalSatCom LLC

  Mar 1999 - Apr 2004

  • Working on the "Sakhalin-2" project, developing a high-speed data transmission system (DWDM), optimizing and developing technical documentation. • Managing the company's network infrastructure, providing Internet access to residents of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

  • System Engineer

    Sept 2003 - Apr 2004

  • Data Network Administrator

    Mar 1999 - Sept 2003
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  Kriljon-Service LLC

  Apr 2004 - Nov 2008

  • Managing 11 subdivisions and 84 employees, providing a wide range of IT and telecommunications services in the Far Eastern region of Russia. • Actively participating in the organization and development of the service center, contributing to the improvement of customer service quality.

  • Service Center Director

    Aug 2004 - Nov 2008

  • Deputy Director of Service Center

    Apr 2004 - Aug 2004
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  Sakhalin Energy

  Nov 2008 - now

  • Leading a subdivition of 10 engineers and coordinating the work of over 60 contractor employees to support and develop more than 40 telecommunications systems across geographically dispersed facilities, including offshore platforms.• Ensuring continuous operation of critical communication infrastructure for business management, hydrocarbon production and transportation processes, as well as employee safety and environmental protection.• Managing an annual budget of over 10 million dollars and contracts worth about 50 million dollars for telecommunications systems maintenance, new services implementation, and business process improvements.• Developing and implementing telecommunications service strategies, enhancing infrastructure availability and reliability.• Introducing innovative solutions and adapting to sanctions by integrating alternative Russian technologies.• Planning and executing strategic projects for the modernization of telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring connectivity between the company's remote facilities, including via fiber-optic trunk lines over 800 km long.• Developing and implementing comprehensive service and operational support measures, including emergency recovery and planned communication system development.• Effectively collaborating with external service providers and managing contracts to maintain high-quality and reliable communication services.• Implementing and maintaining a multiservice data transmission network supporting key business processes, including production management, surveillance, and access control systems.• Executing communication system integration projects with partners, including Gazprom, to ensure efficient interaction and data exchange.• Ensuring uninterrupted operation of life support equipment in the company's new Data Center. Show less

  • Telecom Service and Operation Manager

    Aug 2011 - now

  • Telecom Maintenance Group Supervisor

    Sept 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Telecom Project Engineer

    Nov 2008 - Sept 2010