Alex Sorin Ionescu

Experience

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  Government of Romania

  Oct 2001 - Dec 2007

  ▪ Daily real time update of the Romanian Government official website▪ Publish press releases received from Ministries, County Government, Agencies and Institutions coordinated by the Government, speeches and press releases regarding Prime Minister’s activity▪ Use of web management interface designed to update the Romanian Government website▪ Change the layout and articles location on the website main page, according to the incoming new releases; edit any HTML incompatible text for publishing on the website, change special characters, convert documents into PDF format if needed▪ Monitor changes to the structure of the ministries, changes of ministers, Prime Minister counselors and update accordingly▪ Install software applications and troubleshoot technical issues Show less ▪ Daily real time update of the Romanian Government official website▪ Publish press releases received from Ministries, County Government, Agencies and Institutions coordinated by the Government, speeches and press releases regarding Prime Minister’s activity▪ Use of web management interface designed to update the Romanian Government website▪ Change the layout and articles location on the website main page, according to the incoming new releases; edit any HTML incompatible text for publishing on the website, change special characters, convert documents into PDF format if needed▪ Monitor changes to the structure of the ministries, changes of ministers, Prime Minister counselors and update accordingly▪ Install software applications and troubleshoot technical issues Show less

  • Senior Expert within the Prime Minister’s Office, Political Analysis and Planning Department

    Aug 2004 - Dec 2007

  • Assistant Expert within the ITC Department of the Prime Minister

    Oct 2001 - Aug 2004
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  Oracle

  May 2008 - Mar 2023

  Oracle's Global Licensing and Advisory Services (GLAS) is an organization that provides customers and partners with the most up-to-date knowledge, best practices and insights to manage and optimize customer’s license investment. GLAS’ primary goal is to protect Oracle’s intellectual property and to ensure Oracle’s products are not being used without permission. This is done by developing long-term strategic partnerships with organizations, and working collaboratively with customers to deliver an effective and efficient audit experience that leaves them in a stronger position for the future.▪ Specialized in license audit engagements across the EMEA region, with a focus on private and public sector clients in the UK and Ireland▪ Qualifies customers’ compliance risk regarding the proper usage of their license entitlements▪ Performs customer license audits, as well as other license reviews like assurance services, declaration services▪ Ensures licensing engagements are delivered successfully with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction▪ Runs internal license deal support engagements, intended to help internal stakeholders (sales, deal management, support, legal, etc.) with license related questions and guidance to help support and push deals to completion, thus also building a relationship with internal stakeholders and LOB leaders to increase GLAS visibility and facilitate engagement progress▪ Supports the promotion of licensing policies and LMS services internally and externally▪ Develops expertise in contractual agreements, licensing policies, measurement analysis, compliance and software asset management practices▪ Contributes to cross-team projects aimed at increasing the sharing of best practices and the efficiency of LMS processes▪ Certified Software Asset Manager (IAITAM - https://iaitam.org/about-iaitam/) Show less Organization: License Management Services▪ Drive LMS credibility through the provision of internal and external customer references, success stories, speaker slots and testimonials. Manage and co-ordinate the LMS reference nominations, processes and provide progress reporting▪ Responsible for the dynamic management of LMS Portal including ongoing content creation, maintenance relevance and accuracy and ensuring a positive end user experience in terms of navigation and provision of information that is geared towards enablement▪ Manage the global LMS external website and ensure the content reflects current LMS compliance and asset management programs ▪ Support, create and execute development of new LMS portal pages globally and at a divisional level▪ Contribute to the development execution and maintenance of agreed LMS social media strategy and end user training and support ▪ Responsible for the development, creation and distribution of LMS newsletters, globally and at a divisional level where required▪ Assist with design and creation of global communication & marketing deliverables, including materials for internal and external events, email invitations, program guides, customer facing PowerPoint presentations, banners, logos, brochures and website content.▪ Support the LMS Marketing Manager on marketing programs, campaigns, web and other marketing projects ▪ Produce monthly portal reporting, statistics, hit rates▪ Mentor and assess new team member Show less Organization: EMEA Business Operations▪ Create, design and update internal EMEA Portals upon requests received from Oracle EMEA employees▪ Design banners, logos, brochures, website content and presentation slides by using image editing software, HTML editing software and Oracle's Internal Portal management interface▪ Build portal reports showing page hit rates and statistics▪ Active role in promoting the internal Social Media tools and training of EMEA employees on how to use these tools Show less

  • License Management Services / Global Licensing and Advisory Services (GLAS) Senior Consultant

    May 2017 - Mar 2023

  • Global Marketing and Communications Consultant

    Sept 2010 - May 2017

  • EMEA MyOracle Portal Administrator

    May 2008 - Sept 2010
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  Livingstone Group

  Mar 2023 - now

  Senior Consultant

  Founded in 2011, the Livingstone Group are a private equity backed, global powerhouse helping clients to optimise and manage their IT, software and cloud investments to minimising risk and spend.• Responsible for the technical delivery of SAM services to assigned Livingstone customers as Account Primary Tier 1 Subject Matter Expert, ensuring a high quality, high value delivery• Undertake individual consultancy assignments as required, analysing customer requirements, gathering and analysing data, recommending solutions and mitigation activities• Preparation of effective license position reports and preparation and delivery of executive reporting to customer stakeholders • Technical management of audits and reviews in line with your subject matter expertise to ensure optimal outcome for the customer• Supporting the creation and maintenance of Licensing Review methodologies and the cascade of these throughout the department Show less