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Roman Zhulpo

Roman Zhulpo

Chief Information Officer at Paysera | IT Advisor

Wrocław, PL
Belarusian, Russian, English, Polish

Background


About

About

As a seasoned IT Leader with over 14 years of experience, I specialize in managing and delivering complex IT projects across Fintech, Healthcare, Education, and Software Development. Currently serving as the CIO at Paysera LTD, I develop and implement IT strategie that align technology with business goals, driving innovation and growth.

My expertise includes Enterprise Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Software Development, Operations, and Project Management. I utilize PMBoK, Agile, and Lean methodologies to enhance transparency and continuous improvement. Additionally, I offer IT advisory services to optimize clients' IT processes and systems, focusing on building scalable, future-proof solutions that drive business transformation and customer satisfaction.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Chief Information Officer, NDA

    Feb, 2023 - Present

    Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive IT strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to drive innovation and growth. Overseeing Enterprise Architecture, ensuring robust, scalable, and future-proof technology solutions across Fintech and Software Development sectors. Managing IT project portfolios based on PMBoK principles while incorporating Agile and Lean methodologies for enhanced transparency and continuous improvement.

    • Guiding Software Development and Operations, focusing on delivering high-quality, efficient, and innovative solutions

    • Ensuring the effective application of ITSM and ITIL practices for optimal service management and delivery

    • Building and nurturing high-performance teams, cultivating a culture of excellence delivery and continuous improvement in technology operations

  • IT Advisor / IT Consulting / Corporate IT management training services, Roman Zhulpo

    Jul, 2022 - Present

    As an experienced IT Manager and Trainer, I specialize in elevating operational efficiency and productivity for diverse organizations. My approach combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on experience in IT operations and software development to offer strategic insights and practical solutions.

    • Assisting companies in aligning their IT strategies with business goals

    • Analyzing and improving workflows in IT operations and software development

    • Developing and delivering tailored training programs for IT management teams

    • Working closely with individual clients to understand their unique challenges and needs

  • Director of Digital Transformation Program, Альфа-Банк Казахстан

    Oct, 2021 - Jun, 20228 months

    Director of the Bank's Digital Transformation Program. I manage a comprehensive Digital Transformation Program with a budget surpassing $30 million, a span of 14 projects over three years, and objectives ranging from constructing a new data center to implementing the SAFe concept.

    • Established the management team for the Digital Transformation Program

    • Formulated and gained the Board of Shareholders' approval for the Program's budget

    • Instituted the Program within the PMO framework

    • Initiated and launched 3 projects, with an additional 5 in the initiation phase

    • Successfully transitioned from the outdated Lotus to JIRA Service Management

    • Founded the DevOps Competence Center

    • Undertook an in-depth audit of the existing IT infrastructure and strategized a future development plan

    • Conceptualized a digital development and operations platform

    • Designed and piloted a metrics collection system

  • Delivery Manager, Andersen Lab

    May, 2021 - Sep, 20214 months

    In my tenure as a Delivery Manager, I engaged in pre-sales activities and spearheaded several Discovery phases, took charge of resource management and the strategic formation of development teams, and managed a comprehensive project portfolio to cultivate an internal ecosystem encompassing 5 Scrum Teams and over 50 Developers.

    • Drove teams to achieve marked improvements in performance metrics

    • Established a robust release policy tailored for organizational needs

    • Mitigated significant amounts of accrued technical debt

    • Instituted processes that consistently delivered value

    • Fostered a vibrant team atmosphere, boosting morale and employee motivation

  • Senior Project Manager, Andersen Lab

    Sep, 2020 - May, 20218 months

    I captained the end-to-end development project of an EDI document system for a prominent international bank headquartered in Shanghai. Technology Stack: .Net, Angular, Java Camel, Camunda, RabbitMQ, MicroServices, OpenShift, CI/CD. Team Size: 18 members.

    • Spearheaded client communications, ensuring alignment with project goals

    • Enhanced team performance through targeted strategies and feedback

    • Assessed and mitigated project risks proactively

    • Administered budgeting, meticulous planning, and project scheduling

    • After a year-long dedicated development, my team triumphantly rolled out the MVP, fulfilling both the timelines and the anticipations set by our client

  • Head of IT, LUKOIL Belarus

    Nov, 2017 - Jul, 20202 years 8 months

    Directly reporting to the CEO, I was entrusted with critical IT leadership responsibilities.

    • Steering business automation projects to align with corporate goals

    • Strategizing and overseeing the comprehensive IT infrastructure

    • Leading and nurturing the IT team to foster growth and productivity

    • Formulating and administering the IT budget (OPEX)

    • Orchestrating the planning and execution of investment projects (CAPEX)

  • CIO, AVcom Group

    Dec, 2011 - Nov, 20175 years 11 months

    AVcom Group, a prominent supplier of electrical products in Belarus, specializes in the project delivery of installation structures, materials, and 10/0.4kV conductors. We've partnered with top-tier vendors including DKC, BAKS, Schneider Electric, ABB, and more. As a Member of the Board of Directors, I took on pivotal IT responsibilities.

    • Helmed the IT company as its CEO

    • Oversaw IT budget planning and management

    • Spearheaded IT infrastructure strategy and execution

    • Directed business automation project management

  • System Administrator, Berlin Chemie

    Apr, 2011 - Dec, 20118 months

    IT support and maintenance of office and sales representatives. Part-time job.

    • Improved response time for IT support tickets by 30%

    • Successfully implemented a new inventory management system, enhancing tracking efficiency by 25%

    • Developed training materials that reduced onboarding time for new employees by 15%

  • Head of Network Technologies Department, BSPU M.Tanka

    Aug, 2010 - Dec, 20111 year 4 months

Projects Experience

Projects Experience

  • Development Loan Management System for international Bank (NDA) project

    Sep, 2020 - May, 20218 months

  • Development DATA OLAP Cube + Power BI dashboards

    Jan, 2020 - Dec, 20201 year

  • M365 Implementation (300+ users)

    Sep, 2019 - May, 20208 months

  • Implementation Cisco SD-WAN at LUKOIL Belarus

    Jan, 2019 - Dec, 20191 year

  • Performance optimization corporate ERP

    Sep, 2018 - Sep, 20191 year 1 month

Skills

Skills

  • Project Management

    PMBok

    Agile Project Management

    Project Delivery

    Scrum

    Kanban

  • Tools

    JIRA

    Confluence

    Google Workspace

Education

Education

  • Project Management, Postgraduate Degree, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business

    Oct, 2022 - May, 2023

  • Mathematic. Informatics, Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Belarusian State Pedagogical University

    Sep, 2005 - Aug, 2010

Certificates

Certificates

  • EF SET English Certificate 62/100 (C1 Advanced), EF Standard English Test (EF SET)

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  • PM61 Project Management Fundamentals (36 PDU's), Project Management Institute

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  • Ключевые практики управления ИТ службой (ITIL, COBIT, PMBok), Softline Company

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  • LEAN Management, Lean Management

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  • Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Security level 1, ZYXEL Communications Europe

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  • MS-20742 Identity with Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Certifications

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