Alexander Shirmanov
About Alexander Shirmanov
Alexander Shirmanov is the Director of Veeam Armenia and has extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in R&D and customer support roles at Veeam Software. He holds an engineering degree in Computer Science from Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University and an MBA from the International Management Institute of Saint-Petersburg.
Current Role at Veeam Software
Alexander Shirmanov serves as the Director of Veeam Armenia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives for the company in Yerevan, Armenia. His leadership is focused on enhancing Veeam's presence and performance in the region.
Previous Positions at Veeam Software
Shirmanov has held multiple significant roles at Veeam Software. He was the Director of R&D and Customer Tech Support from 2012 to 2016, followed by a tenure as Senior Vice President of Customer Tech Support from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, he served as the General Director of Amust Software, a Veeam group company, from 2019 to 2022, and as R&D Director from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Shirmanov studied Computer Science at Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University 'LETI', where he earned his Engineer degree from 1993 to 1999. He also pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the International Management Institute of Saint-Petersburg (IMISP) from 2007 to 2011.
Expertise and Skills
Shirmanov possesses expertise in Windows Management and Virtualization, along with skills in Information Security and People Service Management. His strong background in Legal and Compliance further supports his roles in technology management and organizational leadership.
Career History Prior to Veeam Software
Before joining Veeam Software, Shirmanov worked at Quest Software as R&D Director and Branch Director from 2005 to 2008. He also held the position of Deputy CEO for R&D at Informzaschita for six months in 2008 and served as CEO of Security Code from 2008 to 2011.