Mikhail Stepanov is a backend engineering leader with over eight years of hands-on development experience and a track record of scaling teams and systems across both startup and enterprise environments. Currently Head of Backend at SberEducation, he progressed from performance testing and junior Java roles to senior engineering and founding-tech-lead positions, demonstrating strong technical depth in Java and system analysis. He combines academic rigor—pursuing a PhD in System Analysis and a master’s in Business Informatics—with practical product delivery at companies like Align Technology and Oneum. Mikhail also has teaching experience as a lecturer, reflecting an aptitude for mentorship and knowledge transfer that complements his engineering leadership. Based in Moscow, he brings a pragmatic blend of research-minded problem solving and operational focus, often bridging performance, security-aware design, and scalable backend architecture.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Exchange Student on Master Program Cyber Security, Exchange Student on Master Program Cyber Security at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD System Analysis, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD System Analysis at Higher School of Economics
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Mikhail Stepanov - Head Of Backend at SberEducation