Experience

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  Vodafone

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2000

  Team leader / senior developer

  - Responsible for successfully leading a team of developers through completing the requested applications - Coordinate the Customer Management application development team: tasks prioritization, resource allocation, planning, knowledge transfer, coaching- Prioritize faults reported by end user and assign them among support team members- Provide multi-tier (level 2, 3) technical support to billing, customer management, network provision and collection software applications- Provide multi-tier (level 2,3) technical support for the provision & collection interface applications between the network switches (MSCs) and Customer Care & Billing application- As part of the development team in charge with software support, maintenance and development of Customer Care, CABS2000 module: fix application defects reported by end-users from Customer Operations departments, patch modules were subsequently sent for system testing and integration Show less

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  Amdocs

  Mar 2000 - Mar 2003

  Team leader for development team / senior developer

  - Responsible for successfully leading a team of developers through completing the requested applications (billing and product/price plans catalogues) for 6 telecom companies from Columbia (Movistar), Venezuela (Movilnet), Dominican Republic (Codetel), Denmark (Telenor), Russia (Vimpelcom), USA (Verizon, SouthWestern Bell Mobile Systems)- Responsible with the technical decisions and directions for the developers’ team projects- Responsible with knowledge transfer and team members coaching - Meeting programming standards by following productivity, quality, production and customer service standards- Verifying iterations by confirming testing results- Product development for the R&D department responsible with delivering 3G applications to service providers- Preparing detailed design specifications for various application models Show less

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  Dubhe shipping ltd

  Mar 2003 - Feb 2009

  Ict manager

  - Responsible for leading a team of 3 developers and 1 helpdesk engineer through maintaining and developing office desktop applications and ensuring a high rate of availability for the office software and hardware- Responsible for full refurbishment of the office IT/communication infrastructure- Plan, develop and control the ICT projects for the company- Responsible with providing, maintaining and controlling the ICT infrastructure within the company- Contribute to organisational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning- Ensuring that software licensing laws are adhered to- Prepare and track departmental and project budgets- Procuring IT and Telecommunications equipment within budgetary constraints- Supervising in-house software development team- Managing third-party service providers and sub-contractors Show less

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  Self employed

  Feb 2009 - Mar 2010

  Independent consultant

  - I obtained a series of certification using .NET Framework and web programming- I completed Thirty-Three (33) Professional Development Units (PDU) in Project Management and IT Project Management, obtained through a PMI Registered Education Provider (REP)- Project management consultancy activities for software development companies: initiation, estimation, budget, communication, integration, tracking, risk

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  Computaris

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  Project manager

  - Responsible for the delivery on-time and on-budget of 3 projects for T-Mobile/NSN summing up more than 20.000 hours, where I coordinated teams of 4-18 persons from different countries- Create, execute and revise project plans according to company’s methodologies- Allocate resources to prepare offers, RFP responses, technical specifications, test specifications, designs and other documentation- Track the budget during the project, ensuring that costs stay within established limits- Ensuring quality standards are met throughout the phases of the project- Asses, monitor and implement project changes- Maintain the relationship with the customer during the project- Prepare all the reports required by the management or by the customer - Permanently monitor and report on the progress of the project to all the stakeholders- Provide coaching, mentoring, direction and support for new team members- Plan and deliver regular technology trainings for the team- Evaluate project outcomes Show less

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  Thales

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2015

  Project manager

  - Responsible for the delivery on-time and on-budget of 3 projects for interlocking and signalling systems for 2 EU Countries Railway Authorities and a Middle Eastern Country’s Railway Authority, summing up more than 70.000 hours, where I coordinateed teams of 6-25 persons from different countries- Project management activities:• Planning: creation of a detailed plan which identifies sequences and activities, determining resources (time, money, equipment, technologies, staff), developing a schedule for completion which allocates resources to activities, reviewing and revising of the schedule together with stakeholders, determining the objectives, measures and criterias for succes evaluation • Staffing: interviewing and selecting team members, ensuring all project members receive appropriate orientation and coaching regarding within the project’s requirements• Implementation: executing the project according to the plan, document and record all project activities, monitor and adjust the activities according to the development of the project, review the quality of the work so that it meets the pre-set standards and criteria, regulary communicate with the stakeholders for updates on the project’s status• Control: writing reports and financial forms on the expenses budget for the stakeholders, monitoring and approving budget allocation, expenditures according to the plan, ensuring all financial forms are permanently up-to-date• Evaluate: ensuring deliverables are on time, within budget and with the required level of quality, evaluating the outcomes set in the planning phase- Supporting sales and development teams, communication and know-how transfer (for mapping client’s business) Show less

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  Electronic arts (ea)

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2018

  Development director

  - Responsible for the delivery on-time and on-specs of CM module from FIFA 2017 and FIFA 2018. Lead the development for WorldCup 2018 Ultimate Team.- Project management activities:• Provide planning and project management of the team’s deliverables.• Provide regular communication on project status to team members and game team.• Regularly collect and report on metrics required for projects and team objectives.- People management activities:• People manager for team members of diverse disciplines• Provides clear performance expectations and regular feedback to direct reports.• Assist in team building, reward and recognition and ongoing team health/culture improvements- Leadership:• Help hire the right talent for the team.• Facilitates process improvements.• Build effective partnerships with other teams within the company. Show less

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  Proventus management

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2023

  Information technology consultant

  - Provide expert technical assistance to clients.- Meet with clients to determine project requirements and goals; define the scope of the partnership, plan timelines, and set deadlines- Travel to client locations to collaborate on projects- Communicate with staff at all levels of client organizations- Conduct research as needed to gain a thorough understanding of customers’ system specifications, work practices, and the nature of the business- Define client hardware, software, and network requirements- Analyze customers’ IT needs; provide independent and objective advice for improvement- Implement agreed-upon solutions for new and improved IT systems- Assist clients through the change-management process- Prepare documentation and progress reports for clients Show less

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  Amber

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  Leader of project management & development guild

  1. Leadership and People Management:Headed the Project Management & Development Guild, overseeing talent acquisition, development, and performance management.Provided hands-on guidance, stepping in during team members' absences to ensure project continuity and success.Conducted targeted training sessions on project management best practices.2. Project Management Expertise:Applied a strong understanding of project management principles to guide the team through successful project execution.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project objectives with organizational goals.3. Process Optimization:Led process optimization efforts, streamlining workflows for improved project management efficiency.Implemented best practices in project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.4. Continuous Improvement:Actively participated in continuous learning, staying updated on industry trends and integrating new methodologies into project management approaches.Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, driving the adoption of innovative project management techniques. Show less