Cristina Curca

About Cristina Curca

I\'m passionate about leveraging technology and agile methodologies to drive digital transformation and successful software delivery within organizations. With expertise in digital strategy, agile methodologies, and innovation, I empower businesses to thrive in today\'s dynamic IT landscape. Key Skills- Digital Transformation: Leading end-to-end IT initiatives that optimize processes, enhance customer experiences, and unlock growth opportunities- Agile Leadership: Fostering collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement to drive exceptional results in software delivery- Innovation and Disruption: Leveraging emerging technologies to transform business models and gain a competitive edge in software development- Change Management: Guiding smooth transitions and inspiring teams to embrace change within IT and software delivery contexts- Strategic Planning: Translating business objectives into actionable technical plans for long-term success in IT and software delivery.

Experience

1. Head of Agile Program Management Application Engineering

   HUB International

   Oct 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Lead and manage a cross-functional team of Agile project managers in the IT/software delivery field, ensuring effective collaboration, communication, and performance- Lead and strategically drive the Agile Center of Excellence (CoE) to enable successful agile transformations across the organization\'s IT functions- Establish best practices, frameworks, and standards for agile methodologies (e.g, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) in the context of software delivery and ensure their adoption and consistent application across teams- Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to agile teams, product owners, scrum masters, and stakeholders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning- Identify and mitigate project risks specific software development, proactively addressing issues and obstacles to ensure successful project outcomes- Stay updated with technology trends and best practices in Agile project management, bringing in new ideas and approaches to enhance team performance.

Education

• Czech Technical University in Prague

  Master of Science, Project Management of Innovations

  2014 — 2016

• Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

  2011 — 2014

• Charles University

  Institute for Language Studies

  2010 — 2011

• Mines Paris - PSL

  University Exchange Program, Project Finance: Non-Recourse Finance

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Management
• Openproj
• Gantt Project
• Ibase
• Business Analysis
• Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Events Organisation
• Customer Support
• Lotus Notes
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• Sap System
• Crm
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Sharepoint
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Analytical Skills
• Databases
• Direct Sales
• Sap Crm
• Citrix Metaframe