Mikhail Zhilkin

Mikhail Zhilkin is a seasoned data scientist with extensive experience across various industries, notably in sports and gaming. As the First Team Data Scientist at Arsenal F.C. since July 2018, Mikhail contributed to the team's success, including winning the FA Cup. Mikhail co-founded ZX Games in December 2005, specializing in remakes of classic video games such as Lode Runner and Boulder Dash. Previous roles include Lead Data Scientist at Kambi, where research into player behavior was a focus, and a pivotal position at King.com, overseeing data science initiatives for the Candy Crush franchise. Mikhail has also held positions at Klarna AB and Acronis, contributing to fraud prevention and customer support team development, respectively. Mikhail's academic background includes a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Mathematics from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.