Mikhail Akindinov is an experienced IT professional with a diverse background in various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Director of IT at ITE Group since February 2018, Mikhail previously held the position of IT Service Desk Manager for Europe at Praxair from September 2011 to December 2017. Prior to that, Mikhail was the Infrastructure Team Lead at Sandvik from August 2008 to September 2011, and worked as a SW/HW Specialist at PepsiCo from June 2007 to August 2008. Mikhail's career began at McDonald's Corporation as a Helpdesk Specialist from July 2005 to June 2007, followed by a role as an IT Support Specialist at Mail.ru Group from April 2004 to January 2005. Mikhail holds an Engineer's degree in Personal computers, systems, and networks from Moscow State University of Instrument Engineering and Computer Sciences, completed in 2009.