Ionel Sararu

Project Manager at Hitachi ID Systems, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Romanian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Fire Warden – Multi Hazard Certification
    WPS Disaster Management Solutions
    Feb, 2014
    - Sep, 2024
  • Agile Methods
    Leading Answers
    Jan, 2012
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Hitachi ID Systems, Inc.
    • Canada
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jun 2017 - Present

      Lead professional services teams and work directly with multiple clients and internal stakeholders to design, implement and monitor high risk and complex Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives and ensure successful delivery of over fifty projects (Iterative, Agile, Waterfall, Mixed). ● Ensure the successful delivery, deployment or implementation of complex enterprise identity and access management software solutions for medium to large organizations (financial institutions, insurance, higher education, airlines, oil and gas, utilities) ● Manage multiple solution delivery projects simultaneously ● Work with various solution architects and other key subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop statements of work, project plans, and budgets ● Prepare and submit project designs, plans and specifications while also planning for risk, uncertainty and complexity ● Create strategies and facilitate communication with customers, technical staff, account managers, and sub-contractors on project teams ● Maintain project documentation, schedules, status reports, correspondence and budgets ● Ensure project milestones are fulfilled, manage customer expectations, conduct risk analysis and create contingency plans, and provide timely responses to customer inquiries ● Conduct post-project meetings with stakeholders and staff to discuss lessons learned Technologies and Tools: MS Project, Clarizen, SharePoint, Agile, Active Directory, Azure, DevOps, Docker, Puppet, Okta, Ping Identity, RSA, ZenDesk, YouTrack, DocuSign, IAM methodologies (PAM, LDAP, IAM SaaS Solutions) Show less

  • Shaw Communications
    • Canada
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager / Project Coordinator
      • Sep 2010 - Feb 2017

      -Test and Release Management - 2016Led 4 teams in testing and deployments of 3 Production releases (Regression, Automation, Security, Performance, and Error Handling)-Implement new user interface to the Next Generation Video systems – 2015-2016Integrated with Comcast and internal Business and Sustainment systemsDelivered the solution on time and improved end user satisfaction-Digital Technologies Group practices review - 2015Delivered the Digital Technologies Group practices review and recommendations to improve user experience and readiness for upcoming projects-Field Force Management (FFM) - 2014-2015Improved the FFM tools with Mobi Dispatch SaaS implementation; rescued project and integrated with backend NetCracker systems and Oracle/Mediation Zone-Improve Enterprise Procurement Solution – 2013-2014Oversaw the configuration and deployment of Oracle ERP Purchasing module improvements-Provisioning and Regulatory CLEC Implementation - 2013-2014Rescued project, implemented CRTC regulations and a phone number porting tool resulting in 50% costs reduction-BI Infrastructure and Applications Implementation - 2012-2013Oversaw the implementation of Informatica, MicroStrategy, Oracle Golden Gate, BI Publisher and ZFS backup infrastructureManaged and supported monthly operational releases of the reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance-Implement Address Information Management Solution – 2010-2012Managed a $3M Address Management implementation projectLed a team of 10 people from RFP / Analysis to Data Migration and Production deploymentSaved over $1M by effectively managing the team and identifying better suppliers-Program Governance, SOX Compliance and Risk Management – 2011-2016Coordinated the BSS/PMO Project Delivery Framework review and implementationCoordinated PMO Governance, Risk and SOX Compliance and Auditing activities on multiple programsManaged Oracle and NetCracker budgets across 10+ projects Show less

    • Sr QA Analyst / QA Lead
      • Mar 2007 - Sep 2010

      QA Lead - Implementation of a call center solution for 9 Call centers across Canada – 02/2008-09/2010Testing and deployment coordination for over 20 CISCO call center technology Production deployments involving both infrastructure and full software development lifecycle • Performed risk analysis on systems and related defects to provide Business with information that could be used to make decisions about implementation• Coordinated changes and new builds deployments• Developed and monitored test plan, deployment plan, training plan and implementation• Ensured defect-free releases by carefully planning testing and QA effort• Improved external customers’ satisfaction with customer supportTechnologies and Tools: MS Project, .Net, Soap UI, SQL, Agile, Mingle, Exploratory Testing, SQL, MS SQL Query Analyzer, Mercury Test Director, Loadrunner, QuickTest Professional, JMeter, Remedy, Visio, MsOfficeQA Lead - Oracle Inventory and Purchasing implementation – 03/2007-02/2008Functional and acceptance testing for ERP implementation• Worked closely with developers and analysts on solutions to problems discovered during Oracle ERP implementation• Developed and implemented plans, strategies and schedules• Coordinated data conversion activities and ensured defects are fixed and incorporated into product builds• Provided leadership, guidance and mentoring to 6 team members• Identified process improvement and assumed project manager duties when required• ERP solution configured, tested and deployed in less than 1 yearTechnologies and Tools: MS Project, NetCracker, Puppet, C#, SharePoint, Soap UI, SQL, Agile, Mingle Show less

  • WestJet
    • Canada
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • QA Analyst
      • Sep 2005 - Mar 2007

      As a Quality Assurance Analyst, developed business and test requirements and test cases, executed test plans and strategies including providing status reporting and facilitating stakeholder reviews • Performed functional, integration and system testing of web based applications including compatibility, internationalization, performance, security and recovery • Created business and statistical analyses accessible to a variety of audiences (front-line through to senior management) using various databases; Assisted with routine performance reporting • Increased reuse of test scripts and reduced time required to complete user acceptance testing • Analyzed, documented and communicated trending metrics and defect analysis • Assisted in the definition of project deliverables, estimates and schedules; Participated in project reviews • Collaborated with business analysts, developers, release manager and infrastructure support teams to improve processes; used Agile techniques Technologies and Tools: Agile, SCRUM, Exploratory Testing, SQL, Bugzilla, MsOffice Show less

  • Calsim Technology
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • QA Analyst
      • Jun 2005 - Sep 2005

      • Provided Quality Assurance of Oil and Gas instrumentation software applications (Rosemount) • Created test plans and test cases for testing new products and new features • Provided Quality Assurance of Oil and Gas instrumentation software applications (Rosemount) • Created test plans and test cases for testing new products and new features

  • QA Consulting
    • Netherlands
    • Information Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • QA / Business Consultant
      • Sep 2002 - Jun 2005

      • As QA Consultant, complied with CMM level 2, ISO 9001, and UL/CSA Standards to achieve highest quality of products. • As a Technical Consultant, coordinated reengineering process projects, developed, and created business presentations. • Evaluated marketing strategies, initiated market research studies, and analyzed results. • Controlled project conduct, financial, human, and physical resources and ensured follow-up. • Produced and analyzed various documents and reports related to projects in progress, captured information in various databases and ensured update. Show less

  • Marconi
    • Czechia
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Test and Support Engineer
      • Sep 2000 - Aug 2002

      Tested Marconi/Ericsson's SONET / SDH telecommunications equipment supporting: - OC3 to OC192 optical mappers - DS1, EC-1, E1 and DS3 electrical mappers - Fast Ethernet and GigEthernet data cards Tested Marconi/Ericsson's SONET / SDH telecommunications equipment supporting: - OC3 to OC192 optical mappers - DS1, EC-1, E1 and DS3 electrical mappers - Fast Ethernet and GigEthernet data cards

Education

  • HEC Montréal
    MBA, Business Administration
    2002 - 2004
  • Universitatea „Politehnica” din București
    Bachelor, Telecommunications
    1990 - 1995

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