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Vladimir Mukhin

Chicago,IL

Skills

  • Infrastructure & Cloud: IT asset management, Infrastructure management, Virtualization technologies
  • DevOps & Compliance: DevOps practices, IT compliance
  • Support & Service: Application support, IT service management
  • Security protocols
  • Testing strategies
  • Software development life cycle
  • Data transformation
  • Middleware technologies
  • Performance tuning
  • API development
  • Continuous integration
  • Continuous deployment

Summary

Dynamic Senior IT Consultant with extensive experience in Media and Advertising, integration, automation, and DevOps practices. Demonstrated expertise in API development, systems support, and optimizing system performance, with a focus on cloud infrastructure and containerized applications. Proven track record mentoring cross-functional teams and enhancing data accuracy while ensuring scalable, reliable solutions aligned with industry best practices.

Work History

Integration Consultant

CatSolutions LLC
07.2025 - Current


  • My own company, which is created to work with anyone as U.S. Business entity, and provide services for clients in the United States and Australia
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and certifications to reinforce credibility among clients and colleagues.
  • Provided exceptional customer support during post-integration stages when adjustments or modifications were required.
  • Led workshops for clients on best practices in system integration, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and expertise.
  • Analyzed client requirements to determine optimal integration solutions that aligned with their business objectives.
  • Troubleshot complex system issues during implementation phases, quickly resolving problems to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Resolved cybersecurity treats and prevent them via hardening clients infrastructures.

Integration Engineer

Marlo Group Australia
10.2017 - 12.2024
  • Managed day-to-day operations to support and develop integrated solutions for the company's clients, emphasizing scalability and maintainability.
  • Coordinated projects for high-profile clients including Jetstar (a subsidiary of Qantas, Australian National Air Carrier), Australian Super Annuation Fund (Pension Fund), Department of Land, Water and Planning ( DELWP. Government of Melbourne), NAB (National Australia Bank), Bendigo Bank, Vanguard and LION, ensuring robust system integrations.
  • Streamlined communication between disparate systems through API development, aligning with DevOps practices and automation proficiency.
  • Leveraged third-party applications and middleware to develop integrations while adhering to best practices of infrastructure management.
  • Optimized system performance by troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges related to integration, infrastructure, and software components.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional multi-lingual teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver integrated systems that align with both business needs and architectural best practices.
  • Documented integration processes and best practices to facilitate knowledge transfer, ensuring alignment with automated testing strategies and overall quality objectives.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by developing automated processes for validating and synchronizing information between systems, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement.

IT Project Manager

Burda International
03.2017 - 10.2017


  • Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
  • Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure efficient allocation of resources and successful project completion.
  • Implemented Modern Cloud solutions
  • Optimized company expenses for Internet Services
  • Reported to Management in Singapore and Germany

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Rabbit Internet (BTS Group)
08.2016 - 03.2017


  • Developed and Managed Infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Reduced server downtime with proactive monitoring, timely issue resolution, and preventative maintenance.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Led capacity planning efforts by forecasting growth trends and adjusting resources accordingly.
  • Transitioned databases tp MongoDB
  • Participated in Advertising Campaigns, to promote Rabbit Insurance and Rabbit Finance platforms
  • Coordinated efforts with Vendors (Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Splunk) to achieve optimal costs of software products and services

Project Manager

TICKETS.CO.TH
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Translated original Thai routes, stations and POI to English and Russian languages
  • Coordinated teams between Kyiv, Moscow, Bangkok and Singapore

Full Time Student

UTL (Unity Thai Language School)
11.2013 - 12.2014
  • Continued to study Thai Language and Literature
  • Successfully finished advanced levels
  • Passed MOE (Ministry of Education) Government Exam) with highest possible scores.
  • Achieved the near native level of proficiency in Thai Language

Full Time Student

RTL (Rak Thai Language School)
10.2012 - 11.2013
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Studying Thai language and Literature

IT Manager

Russian House Real Estate Company
07.2011 - 09.2012
  • Developed custom IT solutions to address specific business needs, driving operational improvements and cost savings.
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
  • Implemented new TV broadcast solutions based on streaming platforms.

Regional IT Manager

Havas Creative
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Developed custom IT solutions to address specific business needs, driving operational improvements and cost savings.
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
  • Optimized helpdesk performance through process improvements, enabling faster response times and increased user satisfaction levels.

Senior IT Support Engineer

INNOVA Systems
07.2009 - 09.2010
  • Rebuild office IT infrastructure from scratch
  • Participated in DataCenter building and setup, including high-end equipment from PaloAlto, F5, Force10, Juniper Networks, Cisco Systems
  • Implemented office wide WiFi Solutions based on Juniper equipment, with transparent roaming between floors and difficult to reach locations.
  • Enhanced network security through the deployment of advanced firewall configurations and intrusion prevention systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in S. Korea, Russia and Europe to successfully complete large-scale online game projects (LineAge II, PointBlank, etc) on time and within budget.
  • Optimized network performance through regular monitoring, analysis, and fine-tuning of settings.
  • Lead Helpdesk support team

Deputy Head of IT Services and User Support

TOYOTA Bank Russia
06.2009 - 06.2009
  • In temporary project to Support TOYOTA Bank Infrastructure
  • Provided technical support for TOYOTA Bank Financial and Leasing
  • Reported to Government Entities and Central Bank Of Russian Federation
  • Proactively support Fraud Monitoring Department

Regional IT Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network
09.2008 - 03.2009
  • Managed vendor relationships for hardware, software, and services procurement, ensuring quality products at competitive prices.
  • Oversaw technology budget planning and allocation to optimize resource utilization while meeting organizational objectives.
  • Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsource resources and contractors to secure products and services.
  • Promoted collaboration between cross-functional teams by integrating systems into unified platforms by Japanese Standards and bast practices for improved communication and workflow efficiency.
  • Established a robust IT service management framework based on industry standards such as ITIL, driving quality improvements and operational excellence.

Global IT Director

SOREC-MEDIA
01.2003 - 08.2008
  • Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost-effective solutions and seamless integration within existing systems.
  • Established efficient help desk operations by implementing ticketing systems and prioritizing critical issues for faster response times.
  • Modernized legacy applications by migrating them to contemporary platforms that supported greater functionality at lower maintenance costs.
  • Optimized network performance with thorough analysis and strategic upgrades to hardware and software.
  • Implemented special solutions for media planning, advert placement.
  • Managed Multi Region Teams in Moscow, Kyiv and Kazakhstan (Astana)
  • Implemented Outdoor solutions and special software for Media Planning to placement Video Advertisement on TV via VIDEO INTERNATIONAL Platform.

Head of User Support

Burda International (Russia)
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Resolved problems in current infrastructure
  • Proposed and implemented internet traffic monitoring using WatchGuard solutions.
  • Lead and succesfully completed development of WatchGuard client application for MacOS / OSX

System Administrator

DDB Needham Worldwide
09.1994 - 03.2001
  • Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies according to HQ (Helsinki, FInland) guidelines .
  • Managed user access rights to maintain a high level of information security while ensuring appropriate levels of accessibility for authorized personnel.
  • Supported the implementation of new technologies by providing technical expertise and training to colleagues as needed.
  • Participated in Apple IMC Russia and Apple Europe Projects of Apple Service Engineer Program
  • Act as Coordinator in the whole certification project, which was Standardized approach to Apple Exams in the field of Apple Service Engineer. Apple Multimedia Technologies, Apple Prepress and Apple Developer for Russia and CIS countries/

Education

Associate of Science - Wireless Electronic Systems

Saint Petersburg Electro Technical University

Associate's Degree - Technology Equipment Service

Saint Petersburg Technical College
06.1992

Certification

  • AWS
  • GCP
  • AxWay
  • KONG
  • Apple

LANGUAGES

English (Native or Bilingual)
Russian (Native or Bilingual)
Thai (Native or Bilingual)
Spanish (Elementary)

Overview

31
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years of professional experience
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Vladimir Mukhin