Mihails Nikitins
Group IT Infrastructure Manager @Absolent Air Care Group
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WORK HISTORY
Group IT Infrastructure Manager @Absolent Air Care Group
Telford, GB
IT Infrastructure Manager directly reporting to CIO, responsible for 10 locations, 5 manufacturing plants,+400 users,+800 IT devices,+10 providers/consultants.Some of the business technologies in scope: Azure, Office 365, VMware, Acronis, Microsoft 365, Meta Compliance, Qualys, Cisco, Fortinet, Dynamics 365, etc.Major Infrastructure projects: Microsoft 365 cloud transition/implementation, Firewall Replacement and Backup Project, Advanced Threat Monitoring Implementation, VLAN project, Intune Implementation, SIEM Implementation, Cyber Security Awareness programme implementation, TM Endpoint security implementation, Servers migration to Data Centers, Server OS upgrades, Server replacements, CPQ Project and License Optimization Project
EDUCATION
Daugavpils Krievu licejs
A levels
RÄ«gas TehniskÄ universitÄte (Riga Technical University)
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
SKILLS
ABOUT MIHAILS NIKITINS
IT Director | Head of IT | Global Infrastructure, Cloud & Cybersecurity | Manufacturing & Enterprise OperationsBusiness-focused IT leader with 10+ years of international experience owning enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud strategy across complex, multi-country manufacturing environments. I operate with a CIO mindset, aligning technology, risk, and investment decisions to business growth, operational resilience, and cost efficiency.Currently serving as Group IT Infrastructure Manager, reporting to the CFO, with group-wide accountability for IT operations across 10+ countries, 5 production sites, and 400+ users. I lead global teams and partners, manage multi-million-pound budgets, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.Key impact areas: Cloud & Modern Workplace StrategyDefined and delivered a group-wide Azure and Microsoft 365 strategy, reducing legacy infrastructure by 80%, improving scalability, and materially lowering operational overhead. Cybersecurity & Risk OwnershipOwn the organisationās cybersecurity posture, implementing a Zero Trust operating model, SOC capabilities, and security awareness programmesāreducing phishing incidents by 65% and strengthening compliance readiness for ISO 27001 and NIS2. Cost, Vendor & Investment GovernanceDelivered six-figure annual savings through vendor consolidation, licensing optimisation, and cloud-first investment decisions, while maintaining service resilience and audit readiness. Global Operations & ResilienceAccountable for hybrid infrastructure across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, supporting both corporate and factory-floor systems with 99.95% service availability.š§ Iām passionate about building accountable teams, embedding security and resilience into everyday operations, and ensuring IT is seen as a strategic business enabler, not a support function. I bring a pragmatic, people-first leadership style with a strong track record of delivering change at scale.
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