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IT Service Management & Operational Resilience Consultant

Chiajna, Romania
Worldwide
B.Sc. in Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology
Chiajna, Romania
Worldwide
B.Sc. in Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology

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CV_Damian Minculescu_2026.pdf

DORAServiceNow Security OperationsAgile MethodologyApplication Lifecycle ManagementAudit PlanningChange ManagementInformation Technology ConsultingDisaster RecoveryDefine Measure Analyze Improve and Control (DMAIC)Information Technology Infrastructure Libraries (ITIL)Incident ManagementIT Risk ManagementInformation Technology AuditIT ManagementInformation Technology OperationsIT Service ManagementProject ManagementService DeliveryService DesignService Level ManagementService ManagementService PlanningService RecoveryService Request Management5G (Telecommunication)KanbanAudit ConsultancyWaterfall ModelIT Operations ManagementServiceNow Customer Service ManagementServicenowService Delivery ManagementIT Project Management
ServiceNow (ITSM & CSM)
Expertise in ServiceNow as an ITSM and CSM platform, including process design, governance, configuration management, and large-scale implementation and transition programs across multiple countries.

ITIL v3 & ITIL4 Process Management
Deep knowledge of ITIL v3 and ITIL4 frameworks applied to Incident Management, Problem Management, Major Incident Management, and Process Governance, with proven delivery at global scale.

DORA & PSD2 Regulatory Compliance
Hands-on experience ensuring DORA and PSD2 regulatory compliance, including ICT incident classification, threshold criteria definition, regulatory reporting for central banks, and audit documentation.

Incident & Problem Management
Extensive specialization in end-to-end Incident Management, Major Incident Management, and Problem Management, including root cause analysis governance, post-incident reviews, and KPI/SLA accountability.

Process Governance & Transition Management
Design and implementation of standardized process frameworks across multi-country organizations, acting as Process Governance Authority and leading transition management initiatives.

Telecommunications (RAN, LTE, 5G, MPLS)
Technical background in Radio Access Networks (RAN), LTE, 5G, ATN, MPLS, SDH, and PDH transport systems, with hands-on experience at Ericsson, Vodafone, and Connect44.

Reporting & Regulatory Auditing
Creation of regulatory reports and audit documentation for institutions such as the National Bank of Romania, including ICT incident classification, audit preparation, and evidence collection.

Agile & Prince2 Project Management
Certified in Prince2 Agile and Agile Fundamentals, applying agile and structured project management methodologies in IT service delivery and process improvement engagements.

Experience

Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2023

Languages

EnglishFluentRomanianNative speaker

Project history

Head of Group Delivery Processes (B2B Contract)

Inetum
Led global process governance during a large-scale ServiceNow CSM and ITSM implementation and transition program. Authored ITSM and CSM processes from scratch, establishing standardized frameworks across Inetum entities in Belgium, France, Romania, Switzerland, and Portugal. Acted as Process Governance Authority, facilitated cross-entity alignment workshops, and coordinated ITIL process documentation for the MSP Azure certification audit.

Process Manager - Incident & Problem Management (B2B Contract)

BRD - Group Societe Generale
Defined Incident and Problem Management ITIL processes in alignment with DORA and PSD2 regulatory requirements. Coordinated Major Incident communication flows and escalation paths. Delivered Post Incident Reports with DORA compliance traceability. Created regulatory reports for the National Bank of Romania and acted as SPOC for Critical Incidents. Responsible for external audits within the Incident and Problem Management perimeter.

Problem Management Consultant (B2B Contract)

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Provided expert Problem Management consultancy to one of the world's leading financial markets infrastructure organizations. Supported the definition and improvement of Problem Management processes in alignment with ITIL best practices. Contributed to root cause analysis governance and post-incident review quality assurance.

EMEA Manager - Incident and Problem Management

Stefanini
Managed 45+ Incident Management Specialists across multiple EMEA locations, overseeing 10+ direct and 35+ indirect reports. Ensured KPI delivery across 20+ concurrent projects. Led Transition Management, acted as Incident Management SME in pre-sales, and participated in governance calls and transformation initiatives assessing IM/PM/E2E process maturity.

Incident and Problem Management Lead

Connect44
Led a team of specialists in Incident Management, Major Incident Management, and Problem Management. Drove IM/MIM/PM governance calls with stakeholders, partners, and clients. Implemented CSI and SIP actions for ongoing service improvement. Developed a new Major Incident Management tool to streamline incident response times. Accountable for KPIs/SLAs including Reaction Time, Communication Time, and MTTR for Major Incidents.

Incident Manager

Connect44
Led Major Incidents (2G, 3G, 4G) to minimize resolution time and business impact. Managed end-to-end MIM process including stakeholder communications, bridge calls, troubleshooting, and multi-vendor collaboration. Created comprehensive Post Incident Reports and managed vendor relationships for timely RCA delivery. NOC ticket quality improved 50% within 6 months.

RAN & AT Engineer

Connect44
Engaged in process design, ITSM tool design, and technical training sessions covering LTE Sync, LTE & 5G, and ATN routers. Troubleshot technical incidents related to Radio Access Network (RAN) and Access Transport (AT) during transition and operations stages.

RAN Engineer - 1st Line Operations

Ericsson
Monitored and troubleshot faults in Radio Access Networks (GSM, 3G, 4G). Dispatched and coordinated field engineers, managed acceptance processes and CI integration.

RAN & TX Engineer - 1st Line Operations

Vodafone
Monitored and troubleshot faults in MPLS, SDH, PDH transport systems and RAN Network (2G, 3G, 4G).

Certificates

ITIL4

Axelos

2022


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