Business executive with professional experience in a variety of strategic, operational and technology leadership roles, including management and transformation of large business units.
Held management roles in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, M2M with leading telecommunication companies Orange, Deutsche Telekom, OTE.
In the role of Cyber & Information Security leader put security at the core of the business to accelerate Telekom’s ambition to become the national’s most trusted connector of people, devices and machines and developed governance, risk management, compliance, insurance, audit, as well as the best defense strategy.
Served as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Romtelecom, where led nearly 10,000 employees and was responsible for the company’s network, technology, internet. Drove the operating strategy and execution that have led to the growth of company into the nation’s largest ISP and one of the largest TV providers.
Previously held the positions of General Manager Data & Internet Division of OTE’s Romanian branch, where led the expansion of company’s high-speed Internet network and distribution channels across the country. In this role lead the team and served more than 100K Internet subscriber connections and passed nearly 10k eligible VPN customer locations with fiber internet. Also led the divisions' operations and business functions, including sales and marketing, the product teams for Metronet, VPN, Dolce.
Held the Product Management Director role where led the team responsible for Telekom’s cutting-edge technology and product development, including the design, development, launch and management of the following line of products: Cybersecurity, Cloud, IoT, VPN, ICT, FMC, VoIP.
In the digital services leader role working with industry verticals and digital technology providers, facilitating customer’s digital transformation journey. Using the power of the 5G technology ecosystem and system integration capabilities, provides innovative ICT services and cutting edge cybersecurity and cloud solutions.
Specialties:
-Information Security architecture, Risk Management, Asset Security, Network Security, IAM, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, NIS2, IS Auditing, Governance
-Business , Marketing , Management Breadth, Strategy, Leadership, Communication
Hold a B.Sc. in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest a M.B.A. in Strategic Management, a PhD in Electronics and top cybersecurity certifications Comptia Security +, Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP, CISA, COBIT, ITIL.