Malina Suplacan

Project Management & Technical Leadership:

• Managed a diverse range of projects with budgets between $50K and $200K, achieving 10-20% cost reductions while completing implementations ahead of schedule.
• Developed advanced web and mobile applications utilising JAM, MERN, MEAN, and AR/VR technology stacks, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Employed Agile methodologies to enhance functionality and performance, successfully delivering projects for high-profile clients

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Played an active role in project estimation and design phases, ensuring solutions aligned with technical specifications and business goals.
• Crafted customised project plans, established detailed timelines, and created effective work breakdown structures to optimise project execution.
• Adapted Agile practices to meet specific project requirements, ensuring alignment with client objectives and facilitating project success.

Partnership Development & Quality Assurance:

• Forged and maintained strategic partnerships with external vendors, facilitating seamless integration of third-party solutions and enhancing overall project outcomes.
• Ensured rigorous adherence to detailed project documentation, contributing to sustained high levels of client satisfaction.
• Involved in defining the acceptance criteria to ensure all project deliverables adhered to predefined quality standards and fully satisfied client needs.

Global Team Leadership & Project Execution:

• Directed a multicultural team of over 15 professionals across Romania, Germany, France, and India, focusing on tailoring Advanced Driver Assistance Safety Functions algorithms to meet specific customer requirements for the RENAULT GROUP.
• Managed project milestones and deliverables effectively, ensuring projects were completed on schedule and to the customer's satisfaction.
• Implemented the V-model methodology to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness, leading to improved process rigour and outcomes.

Project Leadership & Funding Acquisition:

• Oversaw key projects' planning, implementation, and monitoring, successfully securing funding for major initiatives, including two projects with budgets exceeding €50,000.
• Achieved 60% increase in international partnerships through strategic project execution and effective relationship management.

Training Development & Execution:

• Developed and regularly updated training curriculums for six distinct courses, significantly enhancing team performance and operational efficiency through comprehensive internal training programs.

Consultancy & Liaison Services in EU Projects

• Acted as a consultant for EU projects within the academic environment, providing comprehensive support that included drafting proposals, offering technical and administrative assistance, and supporting project implementation by organising workshops and producing technical documents.
• Served as a liaison and information officer, significantly enhancing the submission rate of EU projects at the University of Oradea by facilitating effective communication and information dissemination.

Program Oversight & Strategic Management:

• Oversaw significant programs, improving project outcomes through meticulous management and strategic allocation of resources.
• Supported the planning and coordination of program activities, including grant-making processes, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Implemented policies and practices to maintain program integrity and compliance.
• Managed budgeting processes, tracking expenditures and financial transactions to ensure fiscal responsibility.