About
Highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a demonstrated history of driving complex cloud migration initiatives and optimizing IT operations within the banking industry. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage significant IT risks, and deliver strategic projects that enhance operational resilience and drive cost efficiencies, including overseeing a portfolio valued at over €13M. Adept at translating complex technical concepts into business-centric solutions, bridging the gap between IT and business stakeholders, and fostering innovation in dynamic financial environments.
Work
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Leading the business applications migration stream and FinOps optimization for 50+ applications transitioning from on-premise to cloud infrastructure.
Highlights
Lead the business applications migration stream, overseeing the successful transition of approximately 50 on-premise applications to cloud infrastructure.
Act as a FinOps Practitioner, optimizing cloud costs and ensuring financial efficiency for the migration project.
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Managed cloud migration progress, resources, budget, and risks, collaborating with product teams and stakeholders.
Highlights
Facilitated the migration of product teams to the cloud by aligning with product teams and relevant stakeholders, ensuring seamless transitions.
Monitored and reported on migration progress, resource allocation, budget adherence, and project risks, providing critical insights to senior management.
Developed and implemented interactive Tableau dashboards to enhance reporting and stakeholder communication for the cloud migration project.
Prepared and delivered workshops and communications for involved forums, fostering understanding and collaboration across project teams.
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Assessed and managed IT risks for Joint Supervisory Teams (JSTs) within supervised financial institutions.
Highlights
Assisted Joint Supervisory Teams (JSTs) in assessing IT risk across supervised institutions, contributing to enhanced operational resilience.
Managed critical IT risks in significant institutions, ensuring robust operational resilience and strategic business support within the financial sector.
Monitored and evaluated IT risks across the financial sector, providing expert analysis to inform risk mitigation strategies.
Translated complex IT topics and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both expert and non-expert audiences.
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Led problem management lifecycle, root cause analysis, and process improvements, coordinating expert and vendor teams.
Highlights
Spearheaded the problem management lifecycle and root cause analysis, significantly improving IT service stability and reducing recurring issues.
Coordinated expert teams, support teams, and vendors during problem investigations, streamlining resolution processes and minimizing downtime.
Provided technical coordination during major incidents bridge calls, ensuring rapid resolution and effective communication across stakeholders.
Conducted analysis and follow-up on ISO 20000 audit requirements, identifying and implementing process improvements that enhanced compliance and efficiency.
Monitored KPIs and performed trend analysis of incidents, identifying patterns and proactively addressing potential service degradations.
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Defined business cases, user stories, and process workflows, and managed decommissioning and migration projects.
Highlights
Led requirements elicitation and defined comprehensive business cases, user stories, and process workflows to align IT solutions with strategic objectives.
Managed the decommissioning of legacy systems and coordinated data and content migration to cloud-based products, ensuring seamless transitions.
Developed and executed release and change management plans, minimizing disruption during system upgrades and new product deployments.
Prepared operational documents for SLAs, problem, incident, availability, and capacity management, enhancing service delivery frameworks.
Conducted market analysis of cloud offerings, performed product assessments, and prepared tender documentation, leading to informed procurement decisions.
Managed budget planning and contract negotiations with vendors, resulting in significant budget savings and optimized resource allocation.
Oversaw the total cost of ownership (TCO) for all systems in my portfolio, valued at approximately 13 million Euros, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Developed and documented test plans and cases, coordinating and reporting on test results to ensure software quality and reliability.
Monitored licenses usage and forecasts, optimizing software asset management.
Provided training, support, and onboarding for end-users and administrators on new cloud solutions, facilitating adoption and maximizing system utilization.
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Defined requirements and workflows, implemented and configured Self Service portal, and managed data migration and system administration.
Highlights
Defined requirements and workflows for the Self Service portal, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
Implemented, configured, and continually improved the Self Service portal, contributing to streamlined service delivery.
Managed test activities, including preparation, execution, documentation, and reporting, to ensure the quality of system releases.
Performed data curation and migration, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for critical business operations.
Administered systems, configuring business objects, managing interfaces, and overseeing access and authorization, ensuring secure and compliant operations.
Delivered training and support to end-users and administrators, fostering effective system adoption and utilization.
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Assisted in test management, bug reporting, technical documentation, and data migration, while supporting end-users and administrators.
Highlights
Supported test management activities, including bug reporting, to ensure software quality and reliability.
Authored technical documentation, improving clarity and accessibility of system information.
Assisted with data migration efforts, ensuring accurate and efficient transfer of critical information.
Contributed to change and release management processes, facilitating smooth system updates.
Provided training and support to end-users and administrators, enhancing user proficiency and system adoption.
European Central Bank
|Traineeship in Operation Risk Management/Business Continuity Management (ORM/BCM)
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Gained experience in Business Continuity concepts, operational risk management software testing, and drafting annual operational risk reports.
Highlights
Gained practical experience with Business Continuity concepts, including incident response, contingency testing, Maximum Tolerable Outage (MTO), and Recovery Time Objective (RTO).
Tested and operated Operational Risk Management software, contributing to the identification and mitigation of operational risks.
Applied the ORM framework to assess operational risks, enhancing the organization's resilience.
Drafted the annual operational risk report, providing comprehensive insights into the risk landscape.
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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Summary
Developed and implemented a new website for international students, mentored new students, and managed social media profiles.
Highlights
Developed and implemented a new website for international students, enhancing their online experience and access to information.
Mentored new international students, facilitating their integration into the faculty and academic environment.
Managed the social media profiles of the faculty, increasing engagement and outreach to the international student community.
Drafted and published articles for the website, recorded, and edited videos, enriching content offerings.
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Summary
Managed IT asset inventory, monitored SLAs/KPIs, supported vendor management, and assisted with office relocation and IT infrastructure installation.
Highlights
Managed, maintained, and reported on all IT asset inventory information, ensuring accurate tracking and efficient utilization of resources.
Monitored internal SLAs and KPIs, contributing to service level adherence and performance optimization.
Supported vendor and supplier management activities, fostering effective relationships and service delivery.
Assisted with the relocation of the PwC office, including the installation of new IT infrastructure, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption.
Supported the testing of new application releases and changes, contributing to system stability and quality assurance.
Education
Languages
Romanian
English
German
Certificates
Skills
Project Management
IT Project Management, Programme Management, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, Resource Management, PM².
Cloud Technologies
Cloud Migration, FinOps, AWS, Cloud Solutions, Azure.
IT Service Management
ITSM, ITIL4, Problem Management, Incident Management, Change Management, Release Management, SLA Management, KPI Monitoring, ISO 20000.
Business Analysis & Strategy
Requirements Elicitation, Business Cases, User Stories, Process Workflows, Business Process Management, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis.
IT Risk Management
Operational Risk Management, Business Continuity Management (BCM), IT Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Sector Risk.
Tools & Platforms
Jira, Confluence, Miro, Tableau, OpenText, Brainloop, Interact Intranet.
Technical Operations
System Administration, Data Migration, IT Asset Management, Vendor Management, Technical Documentation, Testing, Root Cause Analysis.
Leadership & Communication
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication, Mentoring, Training Delivery, Technical Communication.
Interests
Sports
Skiing, Running, Climbing.
Music
Playing drums.