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Daniela Catrinoiu

Daniela Catrinoiu

Bucharest

Summary

Experienced Information Technology Manager with over 20 years of experience in the IT field, with a proven track record of developing IT systems and architecture, creating and leading performing teams, and managing large-scale project implementation. My expertise lies in Digital Transformation, People Management, IT Strategy, IT Project Implementation, Process Optimization, and IT Contract Management .


My background in Software Development and Mathematics and my passion for continuous learning and personal development enabled me to effectively lead multiple IT teams, manage complex projects, and deliver qualitative IT services while fostering an environment of learning and growth. I believe that the most valuable resource in the tech field is people, and I believe that team synergy is a key success factor.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Consultant

ZEPHYR Solutions
07.2024 - Current
  • Providing tailored IT consultancy and implementation services, I help organizations enhance quality, increase productivity, and leverage data for informed decision-making through digitalization and high-performance IT systems implementation

Director of IT

FAN Courier
01.2017 - 07.2024

Set IT objectives and strategies, implemented new technologies to deliver business value, and coordinated three departments with up to 70 professionals. Areas of responsibility included Software Development, Business Analysis, IT Support Services, Process Automation, Network & Datacenter Administration, Cyber Security, and Project Management.

My leadership in FAN Courier IT Division has resulted in significant growth in delivery capacity and successfully executed complex projects to enhance operational efficiency, aligning with the business strategy


Key responsibilities and achievements:

  • Defined and implemented the company's Digital Transformation Strategy, adding substantial value to the business
  • Coordinated IT infrastructure architecture changes and development, ensuring seamless integration into the existing IT landscape
  • Identified opportunities and established a roadmap for technological upgrades, including Cloud migration, Disaster Recovery, Microservices, RPA, BI/DW, and S4Hana
  • Recommended IT solutions for process optimization and automation
  • Set an RPA/UiPath development team
  • Ensured continuous improvement of IT services and processes, driving simplification, agility, and innovation
  • Implemented Jira and Agile
  • Managed recruitment, career development, coaching, performance management, and talent retention
  • Oversaw contract management and IT vendor selection
  • Planning & Budgeting

IT Manager

FAN Courier
07.2011 - 01.2017

Designed and developed the company's IT infrastructure and information systems in order to support the company in achieving its strategic objectives, contributing to the company becoming a market leader while enhancing service quality.


Organized IT Infrastructure and IT Services teams, recruited and trained employees. Implemented KPIs, SLAs and a Ticketing system. Consistently reached Service Level targets for the business-critical services


Identified and evaluated IT vendors, coordinated the procurement of IT solutions and equipment, and managed vendor relationships


Technical advisor in selection and implementation of the enterprise systems: ERP, WMSCRM, HRIS, Fleet Management


Acted as a Project Leader for strategic projects such as:

  • Implemented automated sorting systems, up to 9000 parcels/H automatically diverted by each system
  • Implemented mobile devices and a mobile application, , up to 3000 users, used by couriers for pickups and deliveries
  • Implemented a VPN network to connect all hubs and agencies over the country, rolled out the system across 100 subsidiaries, and developed backup and recovery plans. Reached Service Level targets for the business-critical services
  • Implemented new workflows, digitized and automated processes, achieving process optimization and productivity increases. Supported a 40% increase in volumes with only a 10% increase in staff, alongside improved customer satisfaction

Software Development Manager

FAN Courier
07.2006 - 07.2011
  • Team setup, recruitment and development of specialists for Software Development and Software Support teams
  • Implemented a series of projects, such as: AWB tracking system based on barcodes, designed to monitor the route of AWBs, resulting in reduced errors and losses, and improved service quality
  • Internally developed the SelfAWB Platform, the first online platform in the courier market, providing clients with better quality and transparency, while FAN Courier benefited from increased productivity and reduced costs associated with manual processing
  • Developed a software solution for automating the invoicing process, with automatic generation and transmission of invoices from the system

Software Developer

FAN Courier
07.2004 - 07.2006
  • My responsibilities included analyzing business needs, defining functional and technical specifications, developing software modules according to these specifications, and conducting testing and deployment
  • I developed custom software solutions covering various business areas such as AWB management, field agents management, order management, subcontractor management, and customer management

Software Developer

Gateway Software
01.2003 - 07.2004
  • Development of custom software solutions, some projects I worked on were: Core Business System for FAN Courier, Billing System for FAN Courier, Spare Parts Management System for Porsche Romania
  • Main responsibilities: Analyze clients' needs and define functional and technical specifications for software applications, MS SQL Database design and programming, Software development and testing using Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, PHP, JScript, Training and support for users

Software Developer

C.N. Apele Romane
07.2002 - 01.2003
  • Development of internal software solutions

Informatics teacher

Constantin Brancusi High School
09.1999 - 07.2002

Education

Postgraduate Degree - Board Practice and Directorship

Henley Business School
09.2024

Master's degree - Project Management

Scoala Nationala De Studii Politice Si Administrative (SNSPA)
01-2010

Master's degree - Computer Science

University of Bucharest
01-2002

Bachelor's degree - Mathematics

University of Bucharest
01-1999

Skills

  • IT Strategy
  • Technical leadership
  • People management
  • Project management
  • IT service management
  • Budgeting
  • Vendor management
  • Business process improvement
  • Requirements analysis
  • Analytical thinking

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Elementary
A2

Certification

LMI - Effective Motivational Leadership

Arbinger - Outward Mindset Leadership

Timeline

IT Consultant

ZEPHYR Solutions
07.2024 - Current

Director of IT

FAN Courier
01.2017 - 07.2024

IT Manager

FAN Courier
07.2011 - 01.2017

Software Development Manager

FAN Courier
07.2006 - 07.2011

Software Developer

FAN Courier
07.2004 - 07.2006

Software Developer

Gateway Software
01.2003 - 07.2004

Software Developer

C.N. Apele Romane
07.2002 - 01.2003

Informatics teacher

Constantin Brancusi High School
09.1999 - 07.2002

Postgraduate Degree - Board Practice and Directorship

Henley Business School

Master's degree - Project Management

Scoala Nationala De Studii Politice Si Administrative (SNSPA)

Master's degree - Computer Science

University of Bucharest

Bachelor's degree - Mathematics

University of Bucharest
Daniela Catrinoiu