Octavian Vitalariu
IT Division – Digital Transformation & Technology Strategy Infrastructure - Applications - Cyber Security
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71100 Chalon-sur-Saône, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
Experience: - 25 years in multinational cross-countries companies/teams. - 20 years on various (top)managerial/leadership functions, including executive/management board. - Multicultural experience, accumulated with several international groups/teams like: Japanese, Italian, Austrian, German, French, British, Canadian, Belgian, Bulgarian, Indian, Serbian, Slovak, Greek, etc. - Main experience gathered from IT&C, Business Support/Development functions, Start-ups, digitalization, transformation, innovation programs/projects, M&A and Business Restructuring. Areas Coordinated: - All IT&C (Operations/Support, Organization, Development, Strategy &Services Portfolio Management, Infrastructure and Cyber Security). - Business Operations. - Company Organization (PMO/PM, Processes Management, methodology, budgeting, and cost control/management). - Regional (EE) Business Development; Partners Management; Sales and Products. - Company Acquisitions/Facility. - Customers Care & Complaints Management. Enterprise activities directly or jointly coordinated: - Tactical & strategical planning/execution; operational & financial performance improvement; architecture mapping & optimization; start-up, incl. greenfield; restructuring and development; process mapping, analyses, optimization and digitalization; project & change management; business analyses and specifications; solutions design, testing & deployment; internal regulations; operational risk management; in/out-sourcing; suppliers & partnerships management; budget planning & cost management; business continuity/disaster recovery; facility & procurement; specific compliance & regulatory adequacy; Cyber and physical security. Main Career Projects/Fulfillments/Contributions: - 2 Group/Company reorganization and business transformation/digitalization. - 5 Business start-up's. - 1 successful M&A. - Regional (Eastern & SE European) and Local Business setup/development. - Head Offices and IT Data Centers setup or relocation . - Acquisition, implementation of complex solutions: process/architecture/assets management.; doc. management; electronic consent/ID; BPM/Low Code; Cloud/IaaS/SaaS; Data Analytics/BI; automatization; performance monitoring; industry standards implementation; Core Banking; ERP; Credit Scoring; Onboarding, Treasury; Cards; Open Banking, Payments; IT Security/SOC; etc.
Expérience de travail
Chief Information Officer
CEC Bank
nov. 2019 - janv. 2024
4 ans 3 mois
Bucarest, Roumanie
• Spearheaded a comprehensive transformation program for CEC Bank, impacting over 2 million customers across 1,000 branches. • Successfully transitioned or prepare the transition for core systems to the cloud, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability. • Managed a diverse project portfolio of approximately 60 projects annually, driving modernization of legacy systems. • Oversaw four IT directions, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and technological advancements.
VP - MB Member
Raiffeisen Banca pentru Locuinte
févr. 2019 - oct. 2019
9 mois
Bucarest, Roumanie
VP / Head of European Emerging Markets
NTT DATA Romania
févr. 2017 - mars 2019
2 ans 2 mois
Bucarest, Roumanie
• Spearheaded the expansion of NTT DATA's operations in Eastern European emerging markets, focusing on the Serbian branch. • Cultivated strategic B2B partnerships through collaboration with over 10 commerce chambers. • Played a pivotal role in supporting the M&A pipeline, enhancing growth opportunities.
VP / Head of General Business Support Division, COO - Management Board (MB) Member (2008 - 2013)
UniCredit Consumer Financing IFN SA
mai 2008 - mars 2017
8 ans 11 mois
Bucarest, Roumanie
• Spearheaded the launch of a consumer finance start-up, establishing key operational frameworks. • Coordinated cross-functional teams in IT, IT Security, Operations, and Customer Care to enhance service delivery. • Successfully integrated RBS Romania's retail portfolio, driving efficiency and growth. • Initiated and developed a licensed payment institution, overseeing IT systems and team formation.
Organisation, General Services & IT Director in BCR Banca pentru Locuinte – ERSTE Group – www.bcr.ro
Banca Comerciala Română (BCR)
nov. 2007 - mai 2008
7 mois
Bucarest, Roumanie
o Successfully setup (start-up) for BCR - Home Loan Savings Bank. www.bcrlocuinte.ro o Coordinating the activities for: Organization, General Services, IT/IT Security & Payments. o Head Office Building and Data Center set up and relocation.
Deputy Director - IT Production Direction -
BRD Groupe Societe Generale
juil. 2007 - déc. 2007
6 mois
Bucarest, Roumanie
• Jointly coordinated the significant BRD IT Data Center Relocation project, enhancing operational efficiency. • Oversaw daily activities of the IT Production department, managing a team of up to 100 FTEs. • Provided IT support and development for SG subsidiaries across Romania, Albania, Bulgaria, Serbia, China, and more.
IT Manager
RAIFFEISEN BANCA pentru LOCUINTE
mai 2004 - juil. 2007
3 ans 3 mois
Bucarest, Roumanie
• Spearheaded the establishment of IT infrastructure for a greenfield startup, ensuring seamless operations from the ground up. • Coordinated the IT&C and IT Security Department/function, managing a diverse team to support 130 main partners and 4,000 brokers. • Oversaw the successful setup and relocation of the Head Office and Data Center, optimizing resource allocation.
IT Manager
Raiffeisen Bank Romania
oct. 2003 - mai 2004
8 mois
Prepare the startup for Raiffeisen Banca pentru Locuinte from IT perspective.
IT Manager
BANCA DI ROMA Bucharest (Acquired by Unicredit Bank)
mars 2002 - oct. 2003
1 an 8 mois
Coordinate the activity of the IT department.
System Administrator
COMMERCIAL BANK OF GREECE – actual Credit Agricole (Romania) SA – www.credit-agricole.ro
déc. 1999 - janv. 2002
2 ans 2 mois
Security and IT System Analyst
Argus Allarm Systems (Private Protection Company, Canadian – Romanian holding)
févr. 1999 - déc. 1999
11 mois
www.argus.ro
Security Specialist
RIS
juil. 1996 - mars 1999
2 ans 9 mois
Formation
Sheffield International College
EMBA, General Management
2014 - 2016
1 an 11 mois
Résultat : PG Certificate
Activités et associations : Alumni
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/city-college
Academia de Studii Economice din București
Master's degree, Project Management
2005 - 2007
1 an 11 mois
Certified at level 7 (France: Bac+5) from the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), by ENIC-NARIC, in May 2025.
Military Technical Academy "Ferdinand I"
Master's degree, Information Security Management (MSc. InfoSec)
2005 - 2007
2 ans 1 mois
Certified at level 7 (France: Bac+5) from the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), by ENIC-NARIC, in April 2025.
Military Technical Academy "Ferdinand I"
Engineer's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
1990 - 1996
5 ans 9 mois
Certified at level 7 (France: Bac+5) from the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), by ENIC-NARIC, in May 2025. - Spcialistion on Equipments for Data Encryption and Transmission
Licences et certifications
Analyse financière & leadership
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ISO Standards
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PRINCE2
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ITIL
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COBIT Foundation
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