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CrossFit, Trekking, Gardening, Photography, Theater & Film
CrossFit, Trekking, Gardening, Photography, Theater & Film
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Marcin Burakowski

Marcin Burakowski

IT Manager And Consultant
Warsaw,Poland

Summary

Experienced Manager with over 20 years of experience in IT and ICT sector. Responsible for strategic changes in complex and multinational organizations (strategy formulation, planning and execution). Driver of several digital transformation initiatives.

Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving stakeholder satisfaction. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic people manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

CIO Advisor for Digital Transformation

Atea
Scandinavia
02.2019 - Current
  • Formulated IT Strategy and supported its adherence by top management. Created digital transformation roadmaps, communicated and aligned milestones for effective realizations.
  • Saved 10%+ of IT budget by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed inefficiency challenges, reducing waste and business bottlenecks. Savings were re-invested in high-value IT initiatives.
  • Implemented Business-IT governance and IT Operating Model that led towards the 'IT as a Business' transformation of IT organization.
  • Identified operational issues related with heavy on-prem infrastructure maintenance, and provided solutions through transition to public and hybrid cloud.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement. Proactively support the delivery of core IT services within specific timeframes and quality measures.

IT Platform Product Owner

Ericsson
Stockholm
06.2018 - 02.2019

End to end responsible for continual product development of IoT Operations Platform - collaboration with key stakeholders, strategic and operational planning, direct coordination of nearshore DevOps teams

  • Roadmap planning and execution in regular Program Increments (PI's) leveraging global DevOps blueprint (SAFE framework).
  • Technology road-mapping leveraged a strategic relationship with the vendors to support the Platform with the best solutions.
  • Continual prioritization of business demands and managing stakeholders' excavations for the highest satisfaction.
  • Drive continual improvements by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Identified operational issues, analyzed information from monitoring systems and provide solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with technical squads and the management layer.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated significant issues to management. Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

IT Program & Project Manager

Ericsson
Stockholm
09.2010 - 06.2018

Actively supported the consolidation of Ericsson R&D Test Centers into three large data centers (Ericsson ICT Centers).

  • Supervised and coordinated implementation of core IT operational processes and Ways of Working with Ericsson's standard ITSM system.
  • Created plans for ITSM projects and communicated deadlines to complete on time. Coordinated implementation with defined scope and managed milestones.
  • Worked closely with ICT Centers Program management teams to plan, develop and execute ITSM and IT Operations Excellence strategies aligned to Ericsson's vision.

Implementation of global modern IT Operations based on DevOps blueprint and common operational framework supported by new modern and automated ITSM tool-set

  • Introduced one and common User Portal and Service Catalogue augmented with Chatbots and broad self-service capabilities based on KCS (Knowledge-centered Support).
  • Implemented automation framework for service delivery (reactive and pro-active service health monitoring)
  • Enhanced support processes with automated technical CI monitoring and CMDB discovery.
  • Improved operational process performance reporting and service level management framework.

Partner, Managing Director

Evergo Partners
Warszawa
08.2006 - Current
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with the company's strategy and core competencies. Promoted new business and expanded the firm's professional network.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Implemented improvements to shape agile organizational culture, optimize lean processes and improve collaboration to help the company evolve and grow.
  • Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations provided guidance to support staff.

Education

Diploma in Digital Transformation - IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Artificial

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA, USA
06.2019 - 12.2019

Executive Certificate in Strategy And Innovation - Strategy And Innovation, Management And Leadership

MIT Sloan School of Management
Cambridge, MA, USA
06.2009 - 06.2010

Professional Marketer, Associate of The CIM - Marketing

CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
UK
06.2002 - 06.2005

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Development Projects And Investments

Warsaw School of Economics
Warsaw
09.2000 - 09.2001

Postgraduate Studies - Telecommunication, Information Technologies

Warsaw University of Technology
Warszaw
06.1999 - 06.2001

Master of Science - Engineering/Industrial Management

Warsaw University of Technology
Warsaw
09.1993 - 09.1998

Skills

Strategic planning

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Software

Listening

Communication

Goal-Setting

Decision-Making

Mental Agility

Collaboration

Timeline

Diploma in Digital Transformation - IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Artificial

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
06.2019 - 12.2019

CIO Advisor for Digital Transformation

Atea
02.2019 - Current

IT Platform Product Owner

Ericsson
06.2018 - 02.2019

IT Program & Project Manager

Ericsson
09.2010 - 06.2018

Executive Certificate in Strategy And Innovation - Strategy And Innovation, Management And Leadership

MIT Sloan School of Management
06.2009 - 06.2010

Partner, Managing Director

Evergo Partners
08.2006 - Current

Professional Marketer, Associate of The CIM - Marketing

CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
06.2002 - 06.2005

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Development Projects And Investments

Warsaw School of Economics
09.2000 - 09.2001

Postgraduate Studies - Telecommunication, Information Technologies

Warsaw University of Technology
06.1999 - 06.2001

Master of Science - Engineering/Industrial Management

Warsaw University of Technology
09.1993 - 09.1998

CrossFit, Trekking, Gardening, Photography, Theater & Film

I am passionate of active life-style enjoying CrossFit practice and regular close to nature exercises.

I like reflect with a good film and theater performance.

Gardening make me happy and de-stressed.

CrossFit, Trekking, Gardening, Photography, Theater & Film

I am passionate of active life-style enjoying CrossFit practice and regular close to nature exercises.

I like reflect with a good film and theater performance.

Gardening make me happy and de-stressed.

Marcin BurakowskiIT Manager And Consultant