Andrii Kosovai
About Andrii Kosovai
Andrii Kosovai serves as the Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations at Ciklum, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in IT management, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, IT security, and DevOps practices.
Current Role at Ciklum
Andrii Kosovai serves as the Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations at Ciklum, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT infrastructure strategies and operations in Kiev, Ukraine. His leadership encompasses managing large account contracts with major technology providers, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. He also facilitates IT security audits and investigations to ensure compliance with security standards.
Previous Experience at Ciklum
Prior to his current role, Andrii Kosovai held several positions at Ciklum. He worked as Head of IT Infrastructure from 2014 to 2020, where he managed IT infrastructure operations. Before that, he served as IT Infrastructure Team Lead from 2012 to 2014, and as a Support/System Engineer and Microsoft System Engineer between 2007 and 2012. His extensive experience at Ciklum has contributed to his deep understanding of IT infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Andrii Kosovai studied at the National University of Food Technologies in Kiev, where he earned a Specialist degree in Information Management Systems and Technologies from 2006 to 2011. He also attended Novorizdilsky Politechnichniy Tehnikum, achieving a Junior Specialist degree in Maintenance of Computer Systems and Networks from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in IT infrastructure and operations.
Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
Andrii Kosovai has extensive experience in managing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the IT infrastructure domain. His role involves overseeing the integration of IT systems and ensuring that infrastructure aligns with organizational goals during M&A activities. This experience is critical in facilitating smooth transitions and maintaining operational continuity.
Technical Leadership and Security
In his current role, Andrii Kosovai leads technical discussions with senior executives to drive strategic decisions and implementations. He has a strong background in implementing DevOps practices to support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). Additionally, he has a deep understanding of information security principles and has been involved in ISO certification and audits, ensuring that the organization meets necessary compliance standards.