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Funchal, Portugal

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Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
Timișoara, Romania

Project Transition and Transformation Manager

Nokia

Position summary
Project Transition and Transformation Manager at Nokia
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Project Management
  • Plan, lead, manage, and execute end-to-end transitions of selected activities across all service units and field force from markets to global delivery centers in Portugal and Romania
  • Generate CEMT measures with correct business cases and savings (in-year and run rate)
  • Manage the evolution of measures and work with HR and business unit planners to carry out agreed FTE ramp-downs
  • Manage monthly results to ensure accuracy before publication
  • Lead transition governance in each market with key stakeholders to assess progress against targets
  • Present and report transition progress to management each month
Mar 2019 - Present
Timișoara, Romania

Change Manager

Nokia

Position summary
Change Manager at Nokia
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Audit
  • Conduct SOC 2 Type II audits focusing on availability, security, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy in line with AICPA’s Trust Services criteria
  • Prepare a detailed description of the service auditor’s control tests and results
  • Ensure the confidentiality and privacy of information processed by the system
  • Address liability concerns arising from cloud computing and outsourced functions
Mar 2019 - Mar 2019
Timișoara, Romania

Change Manager

Nokia

Position summary
Change Manager at Nokia
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Audit
Information Technology
  • Conduct SOC 1 Type I audits (SSAE 18) focusing on the suitability of control design for business processes and IT as of a specified date
  • Understand opinions on operating effectiveness in Type II reports covering a period
  • Restrict the use of SOC 1 audit reports to service organization management, user entities, and user auditors
Sep 2018 - Present
Lisbon, Portugal

Change Manager - SME in Nokia

Nokia

Position summary
Change Manager - SME in Nokia at Nokia
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Act as Change Approver for service-impacting change requests, as defined in the change management process and work instructions
  • Facilitate and participate in joint change approval sessions (CAB/CCB)
  • Act as change manager to ensure effective coordination of resources for network change implementation
  • Approve or reject changes within the specified time limits
  • Review and audit the change management process, recommending improvements based on operational realities
  • Manage the change request backlog related to change approval
  • Work with internal stakeholders, customer stakeholders, and authorized third parties to answer questions and requests
  • Manage release and deployment projects, implementing and measuring processes to integrate network elements
  • Set benchmarks and KPIs in line with customer agreements and SLAs
  • Create reports to measure compliance with processes
  • Train group members and provide technical expertise
  • Prepare reports for different customers and companies
  • Define new services during the contract
  • Ensure compliance with network security policies and procedures
  • Perform required service tasks during work hours
Jul 2018 - Jul 2020
Timișoara, Romania

Release & Deployment Process Coordinator and Rollout Manager

Nokia

Position summary
Release & Deployment Process Coordinator and Rollout Manager at Nokia
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Operations
Project Management
  • Plan and implement the project management plan, adapting global end-to-end operational processes to project requirements and aligning them with the Nokia Method of Operation
  • Communicate the project management plan and related processes to stakeholders
  • Meet the project targets set in the project technical agreement
  • Ensure delivery management is based on fact-based schedules and forecasts, collect performance data, identify deviations, and proactively replan
  • Control and improve service delivery performance using operational KPIs (SLA, time, scope, quality)
  • Provide stakeholders with operational visibility through specific tools
  • Monitor and control service delivery, participate in regular review meetings, and coordinate operational tasks such as issue management and status tracking
  • Coordinate stakeholders, including external partners, subcontractors, contractors, and customer project teams
  • Maintain clear and effective internal and external communication among project stakeholders
Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Lisbon, Portugal

Junior Consultan Enginner

Altran

Position summary
Junior Consultan Enginner at Altran
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
  • Design rack layouts for equipment at site locations
  • Use tools: Visio, MapInfo, x:akta, Netsite, IPM Nokia
Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
Lisbon, Portugal

Consultant Engineer

Altran

Position summary
Consultant Engineer at Altran
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Operations
Project Management
  • Lead and coordinate project management, administration, and knowledge-sharing activities
  • Deliver change management from May 1, 2017 until 2019
  • Plan and optimize mobile telecommunications networks (2G, 3G, 4G) for Germany, including architectural design, network management, restructuring critical areas, network optimization, and site commissioning
  • Use tools: x:akta, NRM, Citrix, Netsite, APt, MapInfo, Visio, Haacka Tool, Comarch, UTS
Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
Lisbon, Portugal

Junior Consultant Engineer

Altran

Position summary
Junior Consultant Engineer at Altran
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Quality Assurance
  • Perform drive tests
  • Use tools: TEMS, Excel
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
Lisbon, Portugal

Junior Consultant Engineer

Altran

Position summary
Junior Consultant Engineer at Altran
Industries
Information Technology
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
  • Manage headcount and coordinate team activities
  • Develop and implement optimized solutions for the client
  • Perform IP configuration (IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP) and remote configuration
  • Carry out rollouts at retail sites and data centers (Pingo Doce, Recheio, Feira Nova, Lido Sol, warehouses)
  • Restructure the customer's LAN/WLAN
  • Use tools: MultiPutty (TTY Plus), NotePad++
Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
Lisbon, Portugal

Networks Technical Consultant

NOS Expo

Position summary
Networks Technical Consultant at NOS Expo
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Program, configure, and install Cisco and Huawei routers and switches
  • Create logical and physical network diagrams
  • Interact directly with customers and assess their requirements
  • Provision 2G, 3G, and 4G cards and apply knowledge of routing protocols
  • Use tools and protocols: BGP, Ethernet, WAN, LAN, Microsoft Exchange, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, ACL, TACACS, TCP/IP, VoIP, Linux, Windows Server, MPLS, NAT, DHCP
Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Funchal, Portugal

Electrical Assistant

Sicaprep

Position summary
Electrical Assistant at Sicaprep
Industries
Construction
Energy
Telecommunication
Business areas
Operations
  • Install electrical systems and telecommunications facilities
  • Install electrical panels, networks, cables, and solar panels
Apr 2010 - May 2010
Funchal, Portugal

Internship - continuation of electrical assistant dutys

Sicaprep

Position summary
Internship - continuation of electrical assistant dutys at Sicaprep
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Operations

Industry experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Retail, Construction, and Energy.

Telecommunication
Information Technology
Retail
Construction
Energy
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Information Technology, Audit, and Quality Assurance.

Operations
Project Management
Information Technology
Audit
Quality Assurance
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Summary

Dear Reader, I am a highly motivated and experienced professional with a solid background in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering. Over the past 6 years, I have gained extensive experience in various areas, including Change Management Substream Lead and Team Leadership. In my previous roles at Nokia Romania and Nokia Portugal, I played a key role as Change Manager Lead, Process Control Stream Lead for Change Manager, and NPS Key User. My leadership skills, combined with my deep understanding of business processes, have enabled me to achieve significant results and contribute to the organization's success. I am known for my innovative approach, my ability to solve problems effectively, and my commitment to achieving set goals. I am a skilled communicator and can work effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. I am also strongly committed to continuous professional development and am always looking for opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills. I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience and look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your organization. Sincerely,

Skills

  • Organizational Skills

  • Methodical

  • Demanding And Flexible

  • Proactive, Dynamic, And Committed

  • Ability To Communicate And Explain Topics In Different Ways

  • Team Spirit And Leadership

  • Flexibility And Adaptability To Change

  • Ability To Adapt To Multicultural Environments

  • Visual C++

  • Assembler

  • C/C++

  • Vhdl

  • Matlab

  • Mathematics

  • C/C++ Arduino

  • Mysql

  • Phpmyadmin

  • Windows (98, 2000, Xp, Nt)

  • Unix, Linux

  • Notepad++

  • Ms Office Tools

  • Wireshark

  • Cisco Packet Tracer

  • Packet Sniffer

  • ArduíNo

  • X-Ctu Digi

  • Power System Simulation For Engineers (Pss/E)

  • Xampp

  • Matlab

  • 4nec2

  • Autocad

  • Ltspice

  • Xilinx

  • Ewb Electronics Workbench

  • Multisim

  • Mathematics

  • Word, Excel, Powerpoint

  • Office 365

  • One Drive

  • Tems

  • Multiputty (Tty Plus)

  • X:Akta Nrm

  • Methodology

  • My Graph

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Aug 2011 - Feb 2016

University of Madeira

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering · Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering · Funchal, Portugal · 15/20

Aug 2007 - May 2010

Francisco Franco

High school in Electrical & Electronics Technician · Electrical & Electronics Technician · Funchal, Portugal

Certifications & licenses

Agileshift

AXELOS Global Best Practice

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12
Experience in Telecommunication 10.5 y
Avg length 1 y 11 m
Longest experience 8 y 2 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Portugal, Romania)
Primary country Portugal

Expertise

Recent roles Project Transition and Transformation Manager, Change Manager, Change Manager - SME in Nokia
Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Retail
Main business areas Operations, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 2
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Bernardo is based in Funchal, Portugal.

Bernardo speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced).

Bernardo has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Bernardo has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Bernardo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Bernardo would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Transition and Transformation Manager, Change Manager, Change Manager - SME in Nokia.

Bernardo's most recent position is Project Transition and Transformation Manager at Nokia.

In recent years, Bernardo has worked for Nokia.

Bernardo is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Construction, and Information Technology. Bernardo also has some experience in Retail and Energy.

Bernardo is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Information Technology, and Project Management. Bernardo also has some experience in Audit and Quality Assurance.

Bernardo has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication.

Bernardo has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.

Bernardo holds a Bachelor in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from University of Madeira.

Bernardo has 2 certificates. These include: Agileshift and Itil® Foundation Certification - It Service Management.

The availability of Bernardo needs to be confirmed.

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