Dini A.
About Dini A.
Dini A. is an IT Procurement Manager with extensive experience in software licensing and procurement, currently working at Foster + Partners. With over 18 years in Software Asset Management and specific expertise in cloud and SaaS procurement, Dini has held various roles at ITV and Guardian News & Media.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Dini A. serves as the IT Procurement Manager at Foster + Partners, a position held since 2023. In this role, Dini is responsible for managing the procurement processes related to IT resources, ensuring that the organization effectively acquires the necessary technology and services to support its operations. This role leverages Dini's extensive experience in procurement and asset management.
Previous Experience at ITV
Dini A. worked at ITV from 2014 to 2023, initially as Software Licensing & Asset Manager and later as Software Licensing and Procurement Manager. Over the course of four years in the latter role, Dini focused on software licensing strategies and procurement processes, contributing to the optimization of ITV's software assets and resources.
Experience at Guardian News & Media
Dini A. held multiple roles at Guardian News & Media, starting as Information Technology Asset Manager from 2007 to 2011 and later as Compliance and Asset Manager from 2011 to 2014. In these positions, Dini managed IT assets and ensured compliance with licensing agreements, gaining valuable experience in asset management and compliance.
Certifications and Expertise
Dini A. is certified as a FinOps Practitioner, specializing in optimizing cloud spending across major public cloud providers. This certification complements Dini's over five years of experience in cloud and SaaS procurement, highlighting a focus on cost efficiency and resource management in cloud environments.
Professional Background and Skills
With more than 18 years of experience in the deployment, configuration, and management of Software Asset Management (SAM) tools and processes, Dini A. possesses a deep understanding of software asset management. This extensive background supports Dini's capabilities in procurement and asset management within various organizations.