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Skills
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Iulia Apostol

Iulia Apostol

Iasi,IS

Summary

IT Manager with over 8 years of experience in ITIL-based service management and financial operations. Expertise in leading VoIP and NOC teams, managing incidents and changes, and ensuring SLA compliance. Proficient in budgeting, cost estimation, vendor management, and financial reporting. Demonstrated success in process optimization, cost reduction and aligning IT services with business goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global IT Manager

Salox Company
Limassol
2024.01 - Current

Managed resource allocation and scheduling for VoIP and network projects.

Oversaw NOC/VoIP team workload and conducted performance evaluations.

Collaborated with development team to streamline software development life cycle.

Resolved complex network issues, ensuring timely interventions and improved performance.

Documented network configurations and delivered training sessions for team members.

Implemented Major Incident and Change Management processes to enhance IT operations.

Conducted root cause analysis for significant incidents, fostering long-term network stability.

Monitored network performance metrics, focusing on reducing packet loss and latency.

Project Manager

HCL Tech
Iasi
2023.07 - 2024.01

Delivered technical expertise to increase project team performance.

Planned and executed projects, adhering to timelines and budget constraints.

Ensured high-quality deliverables through rigorous testing and documentation processes.

Mentored team members, promoting collaboration and effective communication.

Conducted root cause analysis of project risks, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Managed financial activities, including monitoring budgets and estimating resource costs.

Performed internal audits to evaluate project maturity and identify enhancement opportunities.

Supported recruitment by collaborating with HR and assessing candidates.

NOC QA Engineer / Knowledge Manager

Huawei Enterprise Service
Bucharest
2021.02 - 2023.07

Managed quality domain tasks encompassing estimation, prioritization, planning, and coordination of activities.

Conducted regular internal audits to evaluate project maturity and suggest improvements.

Tracked quality assurance metrics and collaborated with teams to define future requirements.

Ensured documentation compliance with ITIL regulations for SharePoint Knowledge Management.

Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming software, proposing corrective actions and solutions.

Executed cybersecurity audits to verify adherence to established protocols.

Developed dashboards for business reviews and escalations, enhancing data visibility.

Supported recruitment efforts by coordinating with HR and conducting candidate interviews.

Team Manager - Vendor Management Team

Conduent Company
Iasi
2019.12 - 2021.02

Recorded period-end closing journal entries for expense accruals and month-end billing.

Supported preparation of external reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules.

Implemented reporting procedures to ensure compliance with internal protocols.

Assisted in analyzing financial forecasts to support long-term planning.

Acted as escalation point for client issues to facilitate prompt resolution.

Participated in system and procedure implementations to enhance operational efficiency.

Managed project delivery while monitoring team member performance and productivity.

Tracked work volume and quality to report findings to stakeholders.

On-site Delivery Team Manager

Conduent Company
Iasi
2017.11 - 2019.12
  • Managed on-site delivery team of 40 members across Europe, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Tracked and assessed performance results of support team members to ensure accountability.
  • Guided team as a mentor, addressing escalations and providing strategic support.
  • Implemented company initiatives across the team to drive operational consistency.
  • Oversaw end-to-end delivery processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines and SLAs.
  • Monitored volumes and quality of activities to maintain service excellence.
  • Collaborated with HR for interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members.
  • Conducted performance reviews for team members, delivering constructive feedback quarterly and annually.

Human Resources Analyst

Conduent Company
Iasi
2009.10 - 2017.10
  • Provided phone support for Spanish customers using SAP customized platform.

Education

Business administration -

University "Al. I. Cuza" - Economic Science Faculty
01.2012

Hygiene and Veterinary Lab -

University of Veterinary Medicine "I. Ionescu de la Brad"
01.2005

Highschool -

Highschool "Anghel Saligny" - Architecture & Design
01.2002

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Leadership abilities
  • ITIL framework
  • Jira and Confluence
  • Service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • VoIP technology
  • Power BI analytics
  • ERP systems
  • CRM solutions
  • Fresh Works platform
  • SharePoint collaboration
  • SAP Arriba procurement
  • Adobe Marketo marketing automation
  • Agile methodologies
  • Waterfall project management
  • Reporting and forecasting
  • Budgeting and cost estimation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Cost control strategies

Certification

  • ITIL Foundation Level
  • How to start working in IT industry Webinar

Accomplishments

  • Re-organized internal processes and implemented new procedures
  • Improved internal KPIs by 43%
  • Implemented monitoring tool for performance tracking
  • Increased team retention by 30%
  • Consistently met or exceeded company targets
  • Contributed to customer satisfaction
  • Identified and solved complex problems with long-term impact

Languages

  • English, Professional Working
  • Spanish, Professional Working
  • French, Limited Working

Timeline

Global IT Manager

Salox Company
2024.01 - Current

Project Manager

HCL Tech
2023.07 - 2024.01

NOC QA Engineer / Knowledge Manager

Huawei Enterprise Service
2021.02 - 2023.07

Team Manager - Vendor Management Team

Conduent Company
2019.12 - 2021.02

On-site Delivery Team Manager

Conduent Company
2017.11 - 2019.12

Human Resources Analyst

Conduent Company
2009.10 - 2017.10

Business administration -

University "Al. I. Cuza" - Economic Science Faculty

Hygiene and Veterinary Lab -

University of Veterinary Medicine "I. Ionescu de la Brad"

Highschool -

Highschool "Anghel Saligny" - Architecture & Design
Iulia Apostol