Volodymyr Usov
About Volodymyr Usov
Volodymyr Usov serves as the Head of Cloud Infrastructure at M-KOPA, where he has implemented significant advancements in cloud technology and infrastructure management since 2021. He has a solid educational background in Applied Mathematics and extensive experience in IT infrastructure roles across various companies.
Current Role at M-KOPA
Volodymyr Usov serves as the Head of Cloud Infrastructure at M-KOPA, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on modernizing the company's cloud infrastructure and implementing advanced cloud solutions. His responsibilities include leading the transition from legacy infrastructure to managed PaaS/SaaS solutions, which enhances operational efficiency. He has also developed a cloud network topology using the HUB & Spoke model, improving network security and integration with third-party services.
Professional Experience
Before joining M-KOPA, Volodymyr Usov held various roles in IT infrastructure management. He worked as the Director of IT Infrastructure at LanguageWire from 2012 to 2021, where he managed IT operations in Copenhagen, Denmark. He also served as an IT Consultant at Byggestart.dk A/S and Kuadriga, and as the IT Infrastructure Team Lead at Ciklum from 2006 to 2012. His extensive experience in IT infrastructure has contributed to his expertise in cloud cost-optimization and capacity management.
Education and Expertise
Volodymyr Usov has a strong educational background in mathematics and engineering. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from the National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' from 1998 to 2002, followed by a Master's degree (Specialist) in Applied Mathematics from the same institution from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he studied Computer Hardware Engineering at Kyiv Radio-Electronic Technical College, achieving the status of Junior Specialist from 1994 to 1998. His academic foundation supports his specialization in cloud infrastructure and automation.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Volodymyr Usov has led significant projects aimed at enhancing cloud infrastructure. Notably, he led the transition to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and service mesh, modernizing the cloud infrastructure at his previous organizations. He has also developed and managed infrastructure automation processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), which streamlines operational orchestration. His focus on improving network security and operational efficiency has been a consistent theme in his work.