Vlad Cristian
About Vlad Cristian
Vlad Cristian is a Project Manager at Endava in Cluj County, Romania, with extensive experience in technical and leadership roles at Siemens.
Current Role at Endava
Vlad Cristian is currently employed as a Project Manager at Endava in Cluj County, Romania. In this role, he manages various projects and is responsible for overseeing the timely and successful delivery of project objectives. His responsibilities include aligning client expectations, optimizing delivery across multiple teams, and implementing ITIL guidelines in the management of infrastructure projects.
Previous Experience at Siemens
Before joining Endava, Vlad Cristian amassed considerable experience at Siemens, holding multiple positions over nearly a decade. He initially served as a Radio Planning Engineer from 2006 to 2007 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and subsequently as a Radio Planning and Optimisation Engineer from 2007 to 2010 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Baku, Azerbaijan. He further advanced his roles within Siemens, becoming a Technical Expert from 2010 to 2012 and a Technical Lead/Zero Team Member from 2012 to 2015, both in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Educational Background
Vlad Cristian graduated from Facultatea de Electronica si Telecomunicatii Cluj with a Master's Degree in Multimedia Systems, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications - IP Networks from the same institution, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, he completed his high school education in Computer Science at Liceul Gheorghe Sincai from 1997 to 2001.
Project Management and Integration
In his professional journey, Vlad Cristian has demonstrated considerable expertise in project management and integration. He has successfully managed the integration of over 300 staff members during company acquisitions. His role has also encompassed handling infrastructure deployments and upgrades, including server and network setups for office expansions. Furthermore, he led security improvement projects aimed at achieving PCI compliance and coordinated the decommissioning of outdated infrastructure.
Team Leadership and Operational Efficiency
Vlad Cristian has continuously showcased his leadership skills by creating and implementing procedures for both internal and external teams to streamline project delivery. He has also been instrumental in forecasting and setting up new teams to manage emerging opportunities. His efforts have significantly contributed to aligning client expectations with company practices, thereby optimizing delivery across multiple teams.