Mike Varakin

Mike Varakin is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and technical training. Currently serving as a Cybersecurity Engineer in Cloud Security (DevSecOps) at Guardian Life since November 2022, Mike previously held senior roles at VirtualHealth and worked as a systems engineer at Digital Edge. Mike’s earlier experience includes significant contributions as System Architect and Head of Unix systems at Miaton System Integrator, as well as independent consulting work focused on security audits and system upgrades. An accomplished technical trainer, Mike has educated over 2000 professionals, including staff from leading companies such as Kaspersky Lab and Gazprom. Mike holds an Engineer's degree in Control and Information Science from Cherepovets State University.