Summary
Aleksey Yudin is an information security and antifraud leader with two decades in security and over 20 years in IT, currently serving as Information Security and Antifraud Manager (CSO) at QIWI. He has led SOCs and cybersecurity centers across major Russian companies including Rostelecom, BI.ZONE, and Positive Technologies, blending technical research (database and ERP security) with product ownership and operational leadership. His background ranges from hands-on penetration testing to directing threat detection, biometric authentication security, and antifraud programs at scale. Aleksey combines academic rigor from a master's in applied mathematics with practical expertise in vulnerability discovery and compliance-driven processes. Notably, he has transitioned repeatedly between research-heavy roles and executive management, reflecting a rare ability to translate deep technical findings into actionable enterprise strategy. Based in Moscow, he also engages with the HSE community and maintains a long-term commitment to advancing defensive security practices.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Applied Mathematics, Master's degree, Applied Mathematics at MGUL
English