Irina Yakhina
About Irina Yakhina
Irina Yakhina serves as the Director of Data Intelligence Technical Experts EMEA at Hitachi Vantara, a position she has held since 2018. With a background in computer science and extensive experience in pre-sales and technical consulting roles, she has worked at various levels within Hitachi Data Systems and other organizations.
Current Role at Hitachi Vantara
Irina Yakhina serves as the Director of Data Intelligence Technical Experts for the EMEA region at Hitachi Vantara. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's focus on data intelligence solutions. Her role involves leading technical experts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality data solutions to clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She operates from California, United States.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Vantara
Prior to her current role, Yakhina worked at Hitachi Vantara as the Pre-sales Director for Russia and CIS, as well as for Norway, Sweden, and Finland. She held this position for 11 months in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, she was the EMEA North SME Organization Lead for a period of 7 months in 2017. Her experience at Hitachi Vantara has spanned multiple roles, enhancing her expertise in pre-sales and technical consulting.
Career at Hitachi Data Systems
Irina Yakhina has an extensive background at Hitachi Data Systems, where she held several key positions. She served as a Senior Solutions Consultant from 2008 to 2010, and later as a Pre-sales Manager from 2010 to 2013. Yakhina was also a Senior Presales Manager from 2013 to 2016, and she continued her trajectory as the Pre-sales Director for Russia and CIS from 2016 to 2017. Her roles involved significant responsibilities in pre-sales activities and technical support.
Early Career and Consulting Roles
Before joining Hitachi, Yakhina worked as a Storage Pre-sales Consultant at Opelin from 2006 to 2008. She also gained experience as a Research Analyst at Cnet Channel in Switzerland from 2002 to 2003. These early roles contributed to her foundational knowledge in technology and consulting, setting the stage for her future positions in pre-sales and technical leadership.
Education and Professional Development
Irina Yakhina studied Computer Science at Bauman Moscow State Technical University from 1998 to 2004. She also pursued leadership studies at IMD Business School in 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong technical foundation and leadership skills that are essential for her roles in the technology sector.