Alexey Shtokolov
About Alexey Shtokolov
Alexey Shtokolov is a Development Manager with extensive experience in leading project teams and managing OpenStack Fuel. He has worked at Mirantis since 2015 and has held various roles in the tech industry, including Chief Information Officer at Sistema Mass Media and a physicist at Moscow State University.
Work at Mirantis
Alexey Shtokolov has been employed at Mirantis since 2015, where he holds multiple roles including Development Manager, OpenStack Fuel Development Lead, and Senior Deployment Engineer. In his capacity as Development Manager, he coordinates project teams and oversees development processes. He has been instrumental in leading the OpenStack Fuel project, managing release processes, and chairing weekly team meetings. His tenure at Mirantis spans over eight years, during which he has contributed significantly to the company's initiatives in cloud infrastructure.
Experience in OpenStack
Since 2016, Alexey Shtokolov has served as the Project Technical Lead for OpenStack Fuel, a role he has maintained for eight years. He coordinates project teams across various companies and is responsible for preparing and driving design summit sessions. His leadership in OpenStack Fuel has involved overseeing the development and implementation of features, ensuring alignment with community standards, and facilitating collaboration among contributors.
Previous Roles at Sistema Mass Media
Before joining Mirantis, Alexey Shtokolov worked at Sistema Mass Media in various capacities from 2010 to 2015. He served as Chief Information Officer for two years, where he was responsible for overseeing the company's IT strategy and operations. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior System Administrator and Lead Network Services Specialist, where he managed network services and system administration tasks.
Educational Background
Alexey Shtokolov studied Physics at Lomonosov Moscow State University from 2004 to 2010, earning a degree in the field. His foundational education includes attending Moscow High School #1248 and Moscow High School #1567, where he completed his secondary education between 1994 and 2004. Additionally, he served as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Washington for six months in 2013-2014, further enhancing his research experience.
Professional Contributions
Alexey Shtokolov has made significant contributions to the OpenStack community, particularly through his role as Project Technical Lead for OpenStack Fuel. He has coordinated project teams, managed release processes, and chaired team meetings. His responsibilities have included preparing design summit sessions, which facilitate discussions and planning for future developments within the OpenStack ecosystem.