Experience

Balkan, Black Sea and Baltic ICT Clusters Network - 3B ICT

• Bulgaria
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  The mission of the 3B-ICT Cluster Network is to strengthen the collaboration between cluster initiatives in the ICT sector from the Balkan and Black Sea region and to act such as to increase the competitiveness of this sector on the global market using specific actions and projects. It strives for enlarging the network with new members from existing countries and new countries. Its vision is to see strong trans-national strategic alliances between ICT companies in the Balkan and Black Sea region to approach in partnership large-scale innovation projects, develop together novel product-service systems, and smartly collaborate to increase regional competitiveness and sophistication of the ICT services in the competition on the global markets. It looks forward and acts to see a paradigm shift in the business models of the ICT sector in the Balkan and Black Sea region, where polycentric innovations and tight partnerships for valorization and capitalization of the local strengths into agile cross-border business models will happen. Advantages of 3B-ICT Cluster Network Training for cluster managers (innovation management, economic competitiveness, cluster management, internationalization, smart specialization) Consortium projects (niche / interdisciplinary) Do business together (win-win) Share experience Brokerage events and economic missions Better documentation on local/national ecosystems More visibility international Fairs (common umbrella) Smart specialization for better differentiation Polycentric innovations (share risks, combine know-how, develop innovative new product-service solutions by sharing expertise, venture funds, people, and know-how) Share resources for permanent representation in Brussels Share information about global events Approach large-scale projects and new markets Show less



Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

• Germany
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Information Communication Technology Team Lead

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Leading a team of 6 (six) international experts for the establishment of the Regional e-commerce Association (RECA) in the current CEFTA area. This project is supported by GIZ ORF (Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe). Leading a team of 6 (six) international experts for the establishment of the Regional e-commerce Association (RECA) in the current CEFTA area. This project is supported by GIZ ORF (Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe).



DM Consulting Services

• Albania
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2005 - Present

  DM Consulting Services (DMCS) was established in 2005. Its offices are in Tirana (Albania) and Prishtina (Kosova). The company has a strong presence also in Macedonia, Montenegro and other SEE regional countries via its professional network. Its main areas of expertise consist of Human Resources Services (Headhunting, Recruitment, Executive Search, Career advisory services, and Training); IT solutions and IT consulting services; Business event management; Business Management Services and Project Management, not only in Albania but also spread in the region. DMCS also provides full support to startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship services. Since 2009, the company has launched the e-commerce platform for job matching services, http://www.duapune.com which as of February 2023 counts a total of 139,000 registered jobseekers, over 10,300 employers, and it is becoming one of the largest platforms in the Albanian-speaking region. DMCS is committed to Quality Management. It is awarded ISO 9001-2008 and IT Mark and CMMI V2.0 in IT Quality Management for development and services. The key to success is the people. The staff comprises experts with international and local academic education, professional experience, and expertise. DM's approach is founded on innovation and responsiveness to our client’s needs and delivery. DMCS's vision is to become one of the leading companies in the region based on quality and professionalism. Show less



Albanian ICT Association (AITA)

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  The Albanian ICT Association was established in 2007 as an initiative of Albanian enterprises working to address the needs of the IT sector; as well as to transform the association into the most important representative body of the Albanian IT domain. It is the voice of the Albanian information and communications technologies (ICT) sector as well as a prominent advocate for the expansion of Albania’s innovative capacity and stronger productivity across all sectors through the strategic use of technology. Membership is available and open to all companies and organizations in Albania that are involved in ICT. AITA has over 10 members representing hardware, software, and ICT service companies, NGOs, and academic institutions. We are committed to helping our members achieve greater success through advocacy, public policy, education, networking, professional development, events, and business development opportunities in domestic and foreign markets. The objectives of AITA are: To be the leading voice and the representative of the IT sector in the Government; To develop, strengthen and promote the IT industry in the country To develop IT export services; To become the leader in promoting professional and quality services in the country; To create partnerships with other associations; To identify and connect Digi Diaspora; Provide capacity building in new technologies; To promote education and improve high school and university IT curricula. AITA is focused on generating projects and implementing activities that have a direct impact on the members and the wider IT community in Albania, aiming also at sustai­nable growth and development of the association itself. Strategic Pillars The main strategic pillars of AITA are as follows: Skilled Human Capital Development Outsourcing ICT Industry Promotion Advocacy Lobbying Innovation and Technology Regional and Global Active Engagement (Internationalization) Projects Participation Show less



The World Bank Project

• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior ICT Expert

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2022

  Public Administration Reform, Albania (Civil Servants Reform - HRMIS), e-commerce, ICT Skills Public Administration Reform, Albania (Civil Servants Reform - HRMIS), e-commerce, ICT Skills



Crown Agents

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior ICT Expert

  • Jun 2009 - Nov 2011

  Public Administration Reform in Kosovo In charge of IT component in Public Procurement System Public Administration Reform in Kosovo In charge of IT component in Public Procurement System


USAID
• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee
• Consultant

  • May 2009 - Jun 2009


EAR/Fineurop

• Senior IT Expert

  • Jan 2007 - Sep 2007

  Responsible for the establishment of the e-notices system at Public Procurement system in Kosovo, as a part of EU funded project. The main Contractor is FinEurop, an Italian company located in Milan with a great reputation and expertise in the public procurement/consultancy area. Responsible for the establishment of the e-notices system at Public Procurement system in Kosovo, as a part of EU funded project. The main Contractor is FinEurop, an Italian company located in Milan with a great reputation and expertise in the public procurement/consultancy area.


UNDP
• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee
• IT Consultant

  • 2006 - 2006

Ryerson Tull
• System Analyst

  • 1999 - 2003

Savings Bank of Albania
• Chief of Information Technology Department

  • 1994 - 1996