Overview
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Adrian Samson

Iasi

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

IT & Security Specialist

Qodea (AppsBroker)
09.2024 - Current
  • Create, review and update documents for ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials certifications (policies, BCP and DR plans, etc)
  • Responsible for managing the asset and risk register, driving risk evaluation and mitigation for the organization's assets
  • Working on integrations and automations between different software products, prioritizing security
  • Provide support and consultancy for internal employees and the Security Lead on security-related activities, including information security and best practices
  • Serve as a backup for the helpdesk team
  • Responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and incident management of Qualys (cybersecurity and compliance solution), including EDR, patching, and vulnerability management

Cybersecurity Consultant - ISO 21434 Compliance Specialist

Expleo Group
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led the global Expleo Automotive Cybersecurity Community
  • Provided customers guidance on implementing Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 21434 and TISAX standards

Local IT Site Manager and Information Security Advisor

Vitesco Technologies Engineering Romania
04.2020 - 06.2023
  • Led the spin-off from Continental, establishing the first Vitesco location in Europe completely separate from Continental
  • Provide local business consultancy on IT topics, identifying and driving the implementation of accepted solutions
  • Consult local users on cybersecurity policies and requirements to assure compliance with IATF16949 and TISAX certifications
  • Lead the local-IT team to provide excellent support for end-users
  • Create and follow yearly budget planning for investments and running costs
  • Drive network and server topics for the locations
  • Drive global IT project implementation in the location

Senior IT Engineer

OSRAM-Continental
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Led the SPIN-OFF from Continental in Romania
  • Plan, design, and implement solutions for new workplace infrastructure, based on a hybrid domain (cloud-based servers as 'on-premises' DC and AAD)
  • Design and implementation of OT domain (on-premises)
  • Provide support for IT Team members (1st and 2nd level) and end-users, regarding to AD, AAD, DNS, O365, SharePoint online, Windows client OS
  • Develop PowerShell scripts for the MDM team (AIRWATCH / VMwareWorkspace ONE)
  • Consult and Implement cybersecurity policies with the InfoSec Team

Senior IT Engineer

Continental Automotive Romania
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Took over local IT task for the new joint-venture Osram-Continental
  • Provide support during the hardware lifecycle (from purchase consulting to configuration, use and disposal)
  • Provide support for on-premises and virtual servers (Linux and Microsoft servers)
  • Business consulting in IT topics/tools
  • Provide Cybersecurity guidance to align with Continental Corporation rules

Global IT Helpdesk Manager

Arcadia Support RO
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Define and implement Service Desk related policies, procedures, and best practices to provide excellent end user support
  • Configuration of Sysaid, an IT Service Management (ITSM) and Help Desk software
  • Successfully manage through a Matrix organization to provide excellent customer service
  • Provide administrative direction and support for daily operational activities
  • Provides quality customer service, including effectively handling customer complaints

IT Helpdesk Team Lead

Accenture
06.2013 - 09.2014
  • Coordinate daily activities
  • Ensuring the team's development, monitor and evaluation
  • Ensuring the accomplishment of the Key Performance Indicators providing support if needed
  • Skills evaluation of candidates for different projects
  • Provide training for new joiners
  • Provide support for a high percentage of First Time Resolution
  • Conduct Customer Satisfaction Survey on request
  • Contribute to Knowledge database when needed
  • Develop action plans for continuous improvement

IT Workplace and Information Security Support Technician

Selir (Centrico-Selir)
01.2009 - 06.2013
  • Provide 2nd level technical support via email, phone or ticket system
  • Active directory management, Windows troubleshooting, DNS/Wins/DHCP management, Mcafee Epo management
  • Find permanent solutions for the most usual problems
  • Installation/configuration of the security software

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Universitatea "Danubius", Galati
09.2011

Skills

  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Virtualization security
  • Identity and Access management
  • Network security management
  • Security policy development
  • Endpoint protection
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Access control
  • Risk management
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Patch management
  • Scripting languages
  • Cybersecurity frameworks
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Business continuity
  • Security information and event management

Timeline

IT & Security Specialist - Qodea (AppsBroker)
09.2024 - Current
Cybersecurity Consultant - ISO 21434 Compliance Specialist - Expleo Group
06.2023 - 08.2024
Local IT Site Manager and Information Security Advisor - Vitesco Technologies Engineering Romania
04.2020 - 06.2023
Senior IT Engineer - OSRAM-Continental
07.2018 - 03.2020
Senior IT Engineer - Continental Automotive Romania
06.2017 - 07.2018
Global IT Helpdesk Manager - Arcadia Support RO
09.2014 - 06.2017
IT Helpdesk Team Lead - Accenture
06.2013 - 09.2014
IT Workplace and Information Security Support Technician - Selir (Centrico-Selir)
01.2009 - 06.2013
Universitatea "Danubius" - Bachelor of Science, Accounting And Finance

Personal Information

Nationality: Romanian

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