Ovidiu Sandu
About Ovidiu Sandu
Ovidiu Sandu is the Head of Cyber Security Resilience and Enterprise Risk Manager at Endava in Romania, with over 15 years of experience in Information Security, IT Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management.
Current Role at Endava
Ovidiu Sandu currently holds the position of Head of CyberSecurity Resilience and Enterprise Risk Manager at Endava in Romania. He has been with Endava since April 2017, bringing his extensive experience in information security and risk management to the company. In this role, Ovidiu is responsible for overseeing the company's cybersecurity resilience strategies and managing enterprise risk, ensuring that Endava remains secure and compliant with industry standards.
Professional Experience in Cyber Security and Risk Management
Ovidiu Sandu has over 15 years of experience in information security controls, IT audit, compliance, and risk management. He has implemented Business Continuity Management Systems certified against ISO 22301 requirements, showcasing his ability to ensure business processes are resilient and secure. His career includes roles such as IT Audit Manager and Information Security Officer, where he has gained practical experience in documenting, optimizing, and ensuring compliance and controls for business processes.
Career at PwC
Ovidiu Sandu worked at PwC for a significant portion of his career, starting as a Senior Consultant - Advisory from 2003 to 2007 in Bucharest, Romania. He later served as Executive - Risk Assurance Services in London, United Kingdom, from 2007 to 2009. Subsequently, he held the position of IT Audit Manager from 2009 to 2015 in Bucharest, Romania. During his tenure at PwC, Ovidiu developed a strong foundation in risk management, IT auditing, and assurance services, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Previous Roles in Teamnet and Groupama Asigurari
Before joining Endava, Ovidiu Sandu worked at Teamnet as an Enterprise Risk Manager from 2015 to 2017 in Bucharest, Romania. Prior to that, he served briefly as Information Security Officer at Groupama Asigurari Romania for four months in 2015. These roles allowed him to further develop his skills in enterprise risk management and information security, enhancing his qualifications and experience in maintaining robust security frameworks.
Early Career and Education
Ovidiu Sandu began his professional career as a Software Developer at Temenos from 2000 to 2003 in Bucharest, Romania. He holds a Master's degree from Academia de Studii Economice din București, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, he attended Colegiul National Ion Minulescu from 1991 to 1995. This educational background laid the groundwork for his career in IT and risk management, providing a strong foundation in economic studies and technical skills.