Vlad Kirov is an accomplished professional in the field of information security and IT operations, currently serving as the Head of DevSecOps at Magnit since February 2023. Prior to this role, Vlad held the position of Head of Direction Technical Consulting at Axoft JSC from August 2014 to February 2023, focusing on information security and IT operations management. Vlad also contributed as the Head of the Partner Relationship Department at Mixtum from April 2013 to August 2014 and worked as a specialist in the IT and Security Department at ЗАО "НПП "Родник" from April 2011 to January 2013. Vlad's educational background includes a Master's degree in Systems of Radio Communication from the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics, complemented by a Specialist degree in Telecommunications Translation obtained from the same institution.