Vladimir Igolnikov

Vladimir Igolnikov has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of technology and infrastructure. Vladimir started their career at EMC Corporation as a Senior Solutions Architect. Vladimir then worked at HDS as a Principal Technical Consultant, where they developed technical solutions and actively participated in project oversight. After that, they joined Dell EMC as an Advisory Solutions Architect, where they provided pre-sales support, gathered customer requirements, and designed enterprise architectures. Vladimir then moved on to Connection as a Principal Solutions Architect, where they penetrated targeted accounts, developed solutions, and acted as a project leader. Vladimir then worked at Black Box as a Global Solutions Architect - Systems Integrator, where they served as the technical design expert, built and maintained relationships in assigned accounts, and developed and delivered technical presentations. Vladimir later joined World Wide Technology as an Engagement Architect, where they supported sales with services knowledge, reviewed opportunities, and offered advice to the sales team. Currently, they are working at Meridian IT Inc. as a Principal Infrastructure Architect, where they develop standards, policies, and procedures, aligns closely with sales and service delivery, and ensures the successful completion of projects through effective vendor management and communication skills.

Vladimir Igolnikov holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Colorado Denver, which they obtained between 1995 and 1998. Vladimir also has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from Lviv Polytechnic National University, which they completed from 1975 to 1980. In addition to their formal education, Vladimir has obtained various certifications related to cloud architecture, virtualization, storage solutions, and IT service management from institutions such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), VMware, Dell EMC, and others.