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Kristián Micheľ

Kristián Micheľ

Stropkov

Summary

Results-driven operations leader and technical specialist with extensive experience in project coordination, resource planning, and risk management within agile environments. Adept at fostering collaboration and building strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless workflows and operational excellence. Highly adaptable and motivated, with a diverse international background that enhances problem-solving and innovation. Committed to driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and delivering high-impact solutions aligned with business goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Squad leader for AIX Platform

Deutsche Telekom System Solutions Slovakia
Košice
07.2023 - Current
  • Manage workflow for a team of 11 members, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and task prioritization.
  • Provide global coordination and functional leadership within an agile HUB program, overseeing a diverse squad supporting multiple services across regions.
  • Align squad goals with HUB objectives by managing resources, planning, and implementing efficient workflows.
  • Communicate strategic goals, drive team performance, and optimize processes to meet business targets.
  • Collaborate with other Squad Leads and stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and capacity management.
  • Oversee squad budget, address risks, and lead continuous process improvements.
  • Identify training needs and support professional development through close cooperation with People Leads.
  • Key responsibilities include stakeholder management, risk evaluation, and financial planning.

Operation manager

Deutsche Telekom System Solutions Slovakia
Košice
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for managing key customers including GKVI, Barmer, and HEK (Hanseatische Krankenkasse), overseeing their entire service chains within the AIX OS delivery account and ensuring compliance with agreed Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) and service contracts.
  • Accountable for the KPIs, SLAs, and OLAs associated with contracted services, ensuring that performance targets are consistently met or exceeded.
  • Own the technical content of operational and specialized technical concepts, providing expert input to resource planning for operational stability.
  • Ensure high-quality service delivery by monitoring, coordinating, and managing operational performance across all service areas.
  • Identify, develop, and implement process and policy improvements to maximize operational efficiency and output.
  • Lead and steer the respective Operation Managers, acting as the key operational interface between production teams, Service Delivery Management (SDM), and other delivery units.
  • Provide detailed explanations of production options and deliver default reporting as required by SDM.
  • Monitor and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of provided services, serving as the single point of contact for internal customers to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.

Strategic Planning Manager

Prešov Self – Governing Region
Prešov
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Cooperation in the activities of expert working groups in accordance with cooperation in consultations with the project team,
  • Activity and processing of all expert documents,
  • Supervision of the schedule of all outputs,
  • Activities and expert activities in relation to the project,
  • Preparation and drafting of project monitoring reports during the implementation of the project,
  • Organization and coordination of conferences,
  • Preparation of public tenders and contracts.
  • Strategic and tactical planning and implementation of advertising PR activities within the marketing plan with the intention of increasing the degree of brand and economic results in the local market.

Marketing Manager

M-S-K Slovakia, s. r. o.
Stropkov
10.2018 - 07.2021
  • Execute activities within the marketing plan aimed at increasing brand awareness and driving economic results in the local market.
  • Collaborate closely with expert working groups and project teams to ensure effective consultation and coordination throughout project phases.
  • Manage the preparation, review, and processing of all expert documents related to marketing initiatives.
  • Oversee the scheduling and timely delivery of project outputs and expert activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Prepare and draft comprehensive project monitoring reports to track progress during implementation.
  • Organize and coordinate conferences, public tenders, and contract preparation to support marketing objectives.
  • Lead strategic and tactical planning as well as the implementation of advertising and public relations campaigns to enhance market presence.

Education

Philosophy, rigorous studies, 3rd degree - Philosophy

International School of Management Slovakia
Prešov

MBA - Ethics in Management - Management

International School of Management Slovakia
Prešov

Ethics of Public Relations and Professional Protocol, Master's Degree, 2nd cycle - Public relations

International School of Management Slovakia
Prešov

International Business in Commerce and Services, Bachelor's Degree, 1st cycle - Business

International School of Management Slovakia
Prešov

Graduation certificate, Grammar school -

Grammar School
Stropkov

Skills

  • ITIL
  • IT Operations
  • IT Service Management
  • Service Delivery
  • Team Leadership
  • Leadership skills
  • Teamwork
  • Project coordination expertise
  • Production reporting
  • Operational support
  • Strategic planning
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Public speaking
  • Communication skills
  • Handling conflict
  • Microsoft Office
  • Financial analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Deadline management
  • Inventory management
  • Driving license - type B

Languages

Slovak
Native language
Slovak
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Polish
Elementary (A2)
Russian
Elementary (A2)

Personal Information

Nationality: Slovak

Marital Status: Single

Children: None

Affiliations

  • Sports, Traveling, Fashion, Reading, Technologies

Certification

ESARIS training for Service Management, Operations and Administration (T088) EN V2

2025, Košice


This e-course is a mixed-level training that will give you a general overview about ESARIS for Service Management, Operations and Administration. After completing the training, you will be able to understand all the benefits of ESARIS.


ESARIS training for Service Management, Operations & Administration (T088) EN V1

2023, Košice


The Enterprise Security Architecture for Reliable ICT Services (ESARIS) is the collection of procedures, standards and aids for the protection of all ICT services which T-Systems provides to customers. ESARIS builds on existing IT service management processes as well as the internal organization of the company, and is customized to the needs of T-Systems as a large ICT service provider. This training is intended for all employees in the work area "Operations". The technical and procedural security measures stipulated in the ESARIS security standards are used as the basis for maintaining and adapting IT security during operations. It is explained how ESARIS helps to deliver ICT services in accordance with contractually agreed security requirements and how ESARIS helps to deal with deviations and incidents. Also Operations shall adhere to pre-defined practices: Consequently, the training explains the ESARIS approach to standardization and outlines how such information can be obtained from the ESARIS Library.


ESARIS training for Service Design and Implementation (T090) EN V1

2023, Košice


The Enterprise Security Architecture for Reliable ICT Services (ESARIS) is the collection of procedures, standards and aids for the protection of all ICT services which T-Systems provides to customers. ESARIS builds on existing IT service management processes as well as the internal organization of the company, and is customized to the needs of T-Systems as a large ICT service provider. This training is intended for all employees in the work area "Service Design and Implementation". The technical and procedural security measures stipulated in the ESARIS security standards are used as the basis for "Service Design and Implementation". ICT-Services are based upon pre-defined elements; new developments may lead to new pre-defined elements for re-use in future designs. The training shows how the ESARIS standards are used in solution design and implementation as well as in the design and implementation of processes. The integration of third-party products and services is also dealt with. Solutions shall reuse pre-defined elements: Consequently, the training explains the ESARIS approach to standardization and outlines how such information can be obtained from the ESARIS


Access Management V1

2023, Košice


Access Management is responsible for user requests for IT access. This process includes usernames and passwords and the creation of groups and roles with defined access privileges. Learners get an overview of the process and understand which steps and activities are necessary to maintain roles and rights in T-System's internal IT systems.


ServiceNow - Get Started EN V1

2023, Košice


Attend ServiceNow Get Started to learn the basic navigation of the Now Platform including the features and benefits. For a good preparation for the exam please go through the Web-Based-Training about Navigation.


ServiceNow - Change Management EN V1

2023, Košice


Change Management supports the three types of service changes ITIL describes - standard, emergency, and normal. In this training you will learn how the change types are implemented in ServiceNow.


ServiceNow - Problem Management EN V1

2023, Košice


This course provides an overview of the problem management lifecycle and the activities performed during each phase of the lifecycle in ServiceNow.


ServiceNow - Incident Management EN V1

2023, Košice


The goal of Incident Management is to restore normal service operation while minimizing impact to business operations and maintaining quality. In this training you will learn how the incident management process is implemented in ServiceNow.


ServiceNow - Service Request Management Basics V1

2023, Košice


This course introduce the Request Management process on the ServiceNow Platform, including the terms and goals of Request Management and its lifecycle: submittal, approval, fulfillment and closure of requests.

English Language Intensive Course Supercomm

14 April 2021 - 21 September 2021, Nyon


Completed an intensive English training course with Supercomm Group Suisse SA from April to September 2021 , totaling 16.5 hours with 100% attendance . Achieved C1 level (Oral and Writing QCM) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) .

Timeline

Squad leader for AIX Platform

Deutsche Telekom System Solutions Slovakia
07.2023 - Current

Operation manager

Deutsche Telekom System Solutions Slovakia
07.2023 - Current

Strategic Planning Manager

Prešov Self – Governing Region
07.2021 - 06.2023

Marketing Manager

M-S-K Slovakia, s. r. o.
10.2018 - 07.2021

Philosophy, rigorous studies, 3rd degree - Philosophy

International School of Management Slovakia

MBA - Ethics in Management - Management

International School of Management Slovakia

Ethics of Public Relations and Professional Protocol, Master's Degree, 2nd cycle - Public relations

International School of Management Slovakia

International Business in Commerce and Services, Bachelor's Degree, 1st cycle - Business

International School of Management Slovakia

Graduation certificate, Grammar school -

Grammar School
Kristián Micheľ