Mikhail Shimkiv
Senior Engineer with 10+ years of experience in software development, automation QA and infrastructure. Python & Java developer, SDET, and DevOps. Currently building Astra Automation at Astra Linux.
Who I Am
Versatile engineer with over 10 years of experience combining software development, automation QA and infrastructure automation. Currently one of lead developers of Astra Automation — a platform for automated IT infrastructure management at Astra Linux.
Previously spent 6 years at Deutsche Bank Technology Center as SDET (Assistant Vice President) — writing Python and Java automation framework for mission-critical ultra-low latency banking systems. Before that, worked at Acronis as an Automation QA Engineer on Backup 12, 12.5 and Cloud products, and at IBM on z/OS (mainframe OS) testing.
Graduated from NRNU MEPhI in Cybernetics and Information Security.
Skills & Technologies
Experience
Astra Linux
Jun 2023 — PresentInfrastructure Automation Engineer
- Leading development of Astra Automation — a platform for automated IT infrastructure management on the Astra Linux ecosystem
- Designing architecture and implementing automation workflows for enterprise Linux infrastructure deployments
- Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for the platform
- Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure automation solutions
Deutsche Bank Technology Center
2017 — 2023SDET · Assistant Vice President
- Developed and maintained automated test frameworks for mission-critical banking technology systems
- Drove quality engineering practices across software delivery pipelines in a large financial institution
- Designed end-to-end test automation strategies integrating with CI/CD workflows
- Contributed to improving software reliability and delivery velocity across engineering teams
Acronis
Feb 2015 — Jun 2017Automation QA Engineer
- Automated testing for Acronis Backup 12, 12.5, and Cloud backup/recovery solutions
- Built and maintained automated test suites for enterprise-grade backup software
IBM
Apr 2015 — Feb 2016Test Engineer — Mainframe
- Mainframe testing on IBM z/OS platform including DFSMS SDM API verification
- TSO/ISPF interface testing and JCL job control assessments
- Worked with enterprise mainframe tools and processes in a large-scale production environment
Academic Background
Specialist Degree — Cybernetics & Information Security
English Upper Intermediate
Research Special Digital Signature Schemes Based on GOST R 34.10-2012
Say Hello
Open to interesting infrastructure and automation challenges, consulting engagements, and professional conversations. I typically respond within a day.