Jan F.-Senior IT/Telecom Program & Project Manager
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Senior Project/Programme manager
Orange
Programme/Project manager for cloud transformation, network swap, services and subscribers migration.
From Cisco to Nokia CORE/SDM and introducing Oracle CNE (SCP/NRF/BSF). 2/3/4G + 5GSA
Coordinate/Lead end-to-end project phases in different streams, including hardware/software delivery, system design, integration, implementation, ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure), and Go-Live activities (2/3/4G and 5GSA network, B2B and B2C services)
Prepare Cutover plans and procedures, lead Rollouts (35 critical service migrations in a year) focus to minimize subscriber impact and outages. Dynamic and static data migrations from legacy to Cloud environments
Acted as the central communication point between key stakeholders, vendors, third parties, technical leads and executives to ensure alignment and smooth collaboration
Oversaw design, implementation and integrations across Switching, Routing, Network Security, Telco Cloud (VNF/CNF, IaaS, CaaS), Provisioning, Charging/Billing, Customer care, Operations, Skill Centers, Monitoring, Reporting, Finance & Fraud, etc
10 cloud environments on different sites, with over 70 network functions successfully integrated, interconnected and launched
SW Upgrades of Clouds (Virtualized containers, Containers on bear metal)
Senior IT Project manager
AVEVA / Schneider Electric
IT infrastructure refresh and transformation World-Wide offices
Lead entire project life cycles including scope, design, procurement, implementation preparation, approvals, cutovers, escalation, project closure
Scope of my projects were lead network/data transformations in offices/headquarters/data centers on every continent.
LAN (access/core switches), WAN (ISP routers), Security (Firewalls and VPN), WALN, Unified communications, Virtualized environment, Azure
Average 5 parallel projects (one project from 2 to 6 months)
Over 20+ successful projects
Senior Project/Programme manager
Orange
Programme/Project manager for cloud transformation, network swap, services and subscribers migration.
From Cisco to Nokia CORE/SDM and introducing Oracle CNE (SCP/NRF/BSF). 2/3/4G + 5GSA
Coordinate/Lead end-to-end project phases in different streams, including hardware/software delivery, system design, integration, implementation, ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure), and Go-Live activities (2/3/4G and 5GSA network, B2B and B2C services)
Prepare Cutover plans and procedures, lead Rollouts (35 critical service migrations in a year) focus to minimize subscriber impact and outages. Dynamic and static data migrations from legacy to Cloud environments
Acted as the central communication point between key stakeholders, vendors, third parties, technical leads and executives to ensure alignment and smooth collaboration
Oversaw design, implementation and integrations across Switching, Routing, Network Security, Telco Cloud (VNF/CNF, IaaS, CaaS), Provisioning, Charging/Billing, Customer care, Operations, Skill Centers, Monitoring, Reporting, Finance & Fraud, etc
10 cloud environments on different sites, with over 70 network functions successfully integrated, interconnected and launched
SW Upgrades of Clouds (Virtualized containers, Containers on bear metal)
Senior Project manager
AT&T & SYSTAL Technologies
IT infrastructure transformation programs for large accounts across EMEA (also WW)
Control over entire project life cycles including scope, design, procurement, implementation preparation, approvals, cutover, escalation, project closure
Communication with clients, 3rd party partners, internal teams, other stakeholders
Average 10 parallel projects (one project from 3 to 12 months)
Project lifecycle management process development (from scratch)
Over 45+ successful projects in 3.5 years. Using ServiceNow, Trello, other tools within ITIL
Senior Project and Delivery manager
Altiostar Networks (today Rakuten)
Field and firendly trials delivery, Marketing, Business development
Pre-sales activities for eNodeB, LTE, LTE-A, 4G/5G radio
Workshops for stakeholders, customers
3rd Party Partner relationship establishment
Project management for live demos (scope, procurement, risk analysis, bringing solutions, delivery)
Microsoft / Affirmed
Pre-sales consultant and project manager
Cisco systems
- Project management for live trials Mobile Packet Core, LAN/WAN, Virtualization and Cloud solutions)
- Pre-sales and post-sales activities
- Business development in EMEA & CIS region (searching for new customers and 3rd party partners)
Mobilkom/A1/TAG
Vodafone
KPN
Nokia/Siemens (NSN)
Business manager, developer, tester, designer, project manager
SAFARRI ltd
Interactive Kiosk software development, IoT applications in various field
Collection of customer requirements
Software Development & Graphical UI design
Daily sprints with customers, SW release management
Co-ordination of entire projects life cycle
Safaricom
Telering
Alcatel
Architect
Consultant support engineer
Design engineer
Security consultant
System engineer consultant
TAC Engineer
Orange
T-Mobile / Deutsche Telekom
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Experienced in Telecommunication and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Marketing.
Summary
Strategic leader with 30 years of expertise across the IT and Telecommunications sectors, including 10+ years of specialized Senior Project Management. Expert in orchestrating large-scale wireless and fixed network swaps, cloud transformations, and global infrastructure refreshes for industry giants such as Telekom Austria Group, AT&T, AVEVA, Orange, and Deutsche Telekom. Proven track record of delivering 100+ complex projects across EMEA and worldwide, with a focus on massive service migrations and high-stakes system integrations. Specialist in 5G SA packet core rollouts, cloud-native integrations (IaaS/PaaS/CaaS), and Bare-metal to Cloud migrations. I combine deep technical roots with a "can-do" leadership style to drive innovation, optimize efficiency, and ensure superior project outcomes for top-tier global clients. I enable for my work AI solutions, to do job faster, more precise and make the outcome richer. What more? Although I am an experienced innovator, I am still ready to learn new technologies and become a VALUE for my client/employer.
Skills
It Technologies
- Bare-Metal And Virtualization/Containers, Cloud Solutions, Hw, Sw, Iaas, Paas, Caas, Saas
- Platform And Service Migrations Between Legacy Datacenters And Cloud
- Sw Development (Sql, Perl, Unix Shell Script, Php, C/C++, Javascripts, Python)
- Release Management, Html5/Css, Databases (Sql, Mysql)
- Mobile Network Infrastructure 4g/5g C-V-Ran (Irrh, Vbbu), 2g/3g/4g/5gsa Packet Core, Signaling And Subscriber Management
- Etsi, 3gpp Interfaces And Protocols, Including Ss7
- Wired Network Infrastructure Lan/Wan/Wlan/Vpn/Security
- Switching And Routing Protocols (Ospf, Bgp, Mpls, Etc.)
- Iso/Osi, Security (Fw, Vpn, Encryption), Azure
Core Competencies
- Strong Foundation In Technology Theory With Practical Hands-On Experience
- Expertise In Project Modeling, Scope Definition, Requirements Gathering, And Data Analysis
- Skilled In Schedule Preparation And Control, Cost Estimation, And Budget Development
- Proficient In Sprint Planning And Agile Project Management (Scrum), Including Leading Daily Huddles And Managing Product Backlogs
- Conduct Risk Analysis Throughout The Project Lifecycle, With Proactive Identification And Mitigation Of Issues
- Monitor And Report On Project Progress, Implement Corrective Actions As Needed, And Manage Escalations Effectively
- Build, Maintain, And Balance Strong Working Relationships With Clients, External Partners, And Internal Teams
- Develop And Enforce Streamlined Processes To Enhance Project Phase Efficiency
- Experience In Service/Software/Design Migrations, Re-Designs, Cloud Transformations, Implementations, And Cutovers
- Manage Both Short-Term And Long-Term Projects Ranging From 3 To 24 Months Across Varying Scales Of Usd 100k–4m
- Apply Best Practices From Pmp, Pmbok, And Prince2 Frameworks, With A Strong Agile Mindset (Scrum, Kanban, Sprints, Stand-Ups)
- Adhere To Itil Recommendations; Highly Self-Motivated, Fast Learner, And Proactive With A "Can-Do" Attitude
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Skilled At Motivating Individuals, Resolving Team Tensions, And Identifying Effective, Accurate Solutions To Challenges
- Capable Of Producing Clear, Tailored Reporting For Both Executive Management And Engineering Teams, Ensuring Alignment And Transparency Across All Levels
Tools
- Ms Project, Servicenow (Snow), Jira, Trello, Confluence, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Azure Do, Ai Tools
Languages
Certifications & licenses
PRINCE2 Agile
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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Qualifications
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Jan is based in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Jan speaks the following languages: Czech (Native), Hungarian (Native), Slovak (Native), English (Advanced).
Jan has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Jan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Jan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Jan would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project/Programme manager, Senior IT Project manager, Senior Project manager.
Jan's most recent position is Senior Project/Programme manager at Orange.
In recent years, Jan has worked for Orange, AVEVA / Schneider Electric, AT&T & SYSTAL Technologies, and SAFARRI ltd.
Jan is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication and Information Technology.
Jan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development. Jan also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Sales, and Marketing.
Jan has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Telecommunication.
Jan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.
Jan has 1 certificate: PRINCE2 Agile.
The availability of Jan needs to be confirmed.
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