Nikolajs Aleksandrovs
About Nikolajs Aleksandrovs
Nikolajs Aleksandrovs serves as the Chief IT Infrastructure and Internal Development Officer at Mail.Ru Group, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in IT infrastructure management, having developed several systems and managed various projects throughout his career.
Current Role at Mail.Ru Group
Nikolajs Aleksandrovs serves as the Chief IT Infrastructure and Internal Development Officer at Mail.Ru Group. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's IT strategies and infrastructure development. His work spans multiple locations, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Riga. In this role, he focuses on enhancing internal systems and infrastructure management to support the company's operations.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before his current role, Nikolajs Aleksandrovs worked at Mail.Ru Group as the Head of Infrastructure Division from 2015 to 2018. His earlier experience includes a five-year tenure as an IT Manager at Forticom Ltd. (Odnoklassniki.ru) from 2010 to 2015, and seven years as the Head of Infrastructure Department at Aizkraukles Banka from 2003 to 2010. His diverse roles have equipped him with extensive knowledge in IT infrastructure management.
Educational Background in IT
Nikolajs Aleksandrovs studied at Transporta un Sakaru Instituts, where he focused on IT and earned a master's degree from 1993 to 1999. This educational foundation has contributed to his expertise in IT infrastructure and development, enabling him to implement various systems and solutions throughout his career.
Infrastructure Development Projects
Throughout his career, Nikolajs Aleksandrovs has been involved in several significant infrastructure development projects. He constructed the Optical Ring between data centers in Moscow in 2010, developed an Infrastructure Management System in 2013, and created a Content Moderation System in 2015. Additionally, he implemented a Smart Monitoring System in 2015 and an Online Deployment System in 2014, showcasing his commitment to enhancing IT infrastructure.
Technical Innovations and Implementations
Nikolajs Aleksandrovs has implemented various technical innovations in his roles. He optimized virtual infrastructure through server consolidation in 2007 and implemented virtual infrastructure using VMware in the same year. His work also includes designing a system for predicting infrastructure bottlenecks in 2012 and managing capacity while developing a Service Catalogue in 2012. These initiatives reflect his focus on improving operational efficiency.