Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Certified in:
Project Management Professional
Agile Practitioner
Scrum Master
Scrum Product Owner
Scrum@Scale Practitioner
Scaled Agile Framework Agilist
Solutions
I use a streamlined approach and proven techniques for personalized solutions to address a combination of the problems you’re facing and save you money – examples below. While the approach is the same, the solutions are customized for your teams and organization. Because one size doesn’t fit all.
Assess your organization environment for Agile implementation
Outdated organizational processes and toxic work environments due to silos, mistrust, bureaucracy, lack of belonging and poor communication, are impacting leadership and teams alike from reaching their goals. Agile practices, proved as the antidote, are helping businesses bring value to their customers and happiness to the people involved by creating a fun and productive work environment. Assessing your organization environment is the first step to implementing Agile, and it’s designed to provide you with viable recommendations and an accessible and comprehensive roadmap prior to the adoption.
Manage complex projects and streamline organizational & project management processes
Managing a complex project in your organization creates the right set-up for me to understand the structure and processes of your organization, assess your environment for process improvement and Agile change. At the same time, the PMBOK Guide recommends 47 project management processes instrumental to the success of projects. But let’s face it, that’s not realistic in the real world where a project manager manages anywhere from three to 20 projects at the same time. I’m talking from experience. Because each organization environment is different, wouldn’t you want to know which processes are most important to your organization?
Implement your unique flavor of Agile and adapt it to today’s remote work environment
Agile is a mindset, not a specific set of tools and practices, and that’s why it can be tailored to the needs of each team and organization. However, human beings are not physiologically prepared for constant alterations in processes, roles, and ways of thinking and working. Change involves learning new patterns of behavior and new habits. Research shows that adults need at least eight months to change an old habit or implement a new one. It should come to no surprise that any Agile implementation can take one to two years. Change is never easy, yet change is what pushes us to keep on learning and growing.
About
There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.”
Ernest Hemingway
My story
Born and raised Romanian on the pursuit of happiness. Passionate about art, creativity, technology, theatre, dance, new media, writing, philosophy, psychology, spirituality, fitness, entrepreneurship. Equipped with courage and resilience and a mindset that failure is just an opportunity to assess, adjust and repeat until I get it right.
I started my journey in organizational management and witnessed organizational transformation in the textile manufacturing industry, after completing my master of science in textile design and engineering. I went from working as an engineer, to studying fine arts, teaching drawing and descriptive geometry, working as a journalist, a producer in a radio station, and running my own gym; to moving abroad, completing a master of arts in film, video and performance, and a master of fine arts in theatre, producing multi-disciplinary shows, teaching dance, creating and managing new media content and projects, teaching art & technology, giving art talks; and working in the Information Technology industry.
Since 2001, when I started my journey in IT, I completed over 100 projects and held various project and product management roles working with Fortune 500, medium and small, start-ups, for profit and non-profit organizations within a number of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, banking, higher education, technology services, media & communications, arts & entertainment.
What motivates me
I believe in changing for the better for ourselves and for others, and living happy at home and at work. Year after year, day in and day out, I observed and lived the pains and frustrations of demotivated teams because of poorly managed business activities. In 2011, when I went through an Agile transformation with the company I worked for, I became aware that I was already applying those principles in my life and especially in my art practice. If I could create successful performances, train and inspire actors and dancers, I could also organize and motivate teams, deliver successful projects and products, delight customers, and make a difference in this industry. Helping people and organizations change for the better, live happy at work.
Why you should or shouldn’t hire me
Aside from 20 years experience in IT, creativity, technical skills and knowledge in organizational management, project, product, and Agile landscape, are you ready to work with someone that truly cares about your success, someone you can trust? I grew up in a military family with both parents working for the army. Since early age, I was taught to go above and beyond, value honesty, loyalty, and keeping my word. Change has also been part of my life. I’ve lived in 13 cities, seven countries, three continents, and one island. I’m a cosmopolitan army brat, easy to get along with. I love meeting new people, building relationships, and creating win-win situations. On a path of continuous improvement myself, if I make mistakes, I’ll be the first one to admit and work extra to make things right.
How to start working with me right away
I offer 30-minute free consultation to understand your business pains and explore weather I can help you achieve your goals. If I’m not right for you, I’ll let you know.
Schedule your 30-minute free consultation
Use the “Go to my Calendar” button or the widget at the bottom of the page to schedule your 30-minute free consultation. If you can’t find a time slot that works for you, go to my Contact page and send me a message with your availabilities, and I’ll get back to you in 24 hours.
Confidentiality policy
I promise 100% confidentiality. But don’t trust my word. I can sign a letter of confidentiality.
Fee and payment structure
My fee depends on the complexity of the project and the estimated duration. We can discuss on a fee and payment structure that works for both of us. Be assured your money will be well spent.
Your questions
Please use the contact form under the Contact page to send me your questions. I’ll get back to you in 24 hours.
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