Kirill Afonin
About Kirill Afonin
Kirill Afonin is a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at OANDA, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering and systems integration, with previous roles at companies such as MEGAComfort and The Stars Group.
Current Role at OANDA
Kirill Afonin serves as the Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at OANDA, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of OANDA's systems. He previously worked as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at the same company, starting in 2021. His tenure at OANDA spans a total of three years, during which he has contributed to the stability and efficiency of the company's infrastructure in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience at MEGAComfort
Before joining OANDA, Kirill Afonin worked at MEGAComfort as a Lead Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His role lasted for seven months and took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. During this time, he focused on software development and engineering practices, contributing to the company's technology initiatives.
Career at The Stars Group
Kirill Afonin has extensive experience at The Stars Group, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Systems Integration Analyst from 2013 to 2015 for two years in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He later served as a DevOps Manager from 2019 to 2020 for one year in Toronto, Ontario. Additionally, he was a DevOps Team Lead from 2016 to 2018 for two years in Richmond Hill, Ontario. His various positions at The Stars Group reflect his expertise in systems integration and DevOps practices.
Early Career at The Marketing Store and mPrest Systems
Kirill Afonin began his career as a Data Integration Specialist at The Marketing Store, where he worked from 2009 to 2013 for four years. He also spent eight months as a Software Developer at mPrest Systems in Israel from 2008 to 2009. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in data integration and software development.
Education and Academic Background
Kirill Afonin studied Computer Science at Bar-Ilan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2005 to 2008. His academic background in computer science has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in software engineering and site reliability.