Ioana Sapantan
About Ioana Sapantan
Ioana Sapantan is the Digital Technology Client Services Lead at Arup, with extensive experience in IT project management and leadership roles across various companies.
Current Position at Arup
Ioana Sapantan currently works at Arup as a Digital Technology Client Services Lead. She has been in this position since 2019. In this role, she focuses on overseeing digital technology services for clients, ensuring that the services meet the clients' needs and expectations. Her leadership in digital technology helps Arup deliver cutting-edge solutions in the client service domain.
Previous Role at The Engine Room
Before joining Arup, Ioana Sapantan was the Managing Director and Partner at The Engine Room from 2015 to 2019. During her tenure, she focused on aligning the right people with the right roles, making timely adjustments, and strategic decision-making to drive the company's growth. Her role encompassed various management responsibilities, providing her with substantial leadership experience.
Experience at Atos
Ioana Sapantan worked at Atos in two capacities. From 2014 to 2015, she served as a Technical Project Manager based in Timis County, Romania. From 2013 to 2015, she was the Tower Service Manager in Timisoara. In these roles, she was involved in managing IT programs that could support up to 600 people globally, showcasing her skills in handling large-scale technical projects and team management.
Educational Background
Ioana Sapantan holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Faculty of Mathematics at West University, Timisoara, which she earned from 2004 to 2008. She also completed her Science Bacalaureat, specializing in Mathematics and Computer Science, at Bogdan Voda Highschool in Viseu de Sus, Maramures, from 2000 to 2004.
Industry Qualifications and Skills
Ioana Sapantan holds a Prince II Project Management qualification, emphasizing her capability in successful project implementations. She has over three years of hands-on IT engineering experience, providing 2nd and 3rd level support to SME businesses. Additionally, she has led large IT teams with up to 20 members, underscoring her expertise in team management and IT program coordination.