Education & Certifications

Msc Engineering and Management Coventry University, Coventry (United Kingdom)

• October 2016 – November 2017

• Awarded Distinction, 1st

• Dissertation: Supply Chain Issues for Electric Vehicles Batteries and Implications for the Electric Vehicles Market and OEMs - Framework Proposal and Recommendation for Adhering To New Regulations and Legislation

• Senior Representative Chair, Coventry Students’ Union

• Activities and societies:

  • Postgraduate Society

  • Coventry University Students'​ Union

  • Global Professional Development Programme CMI

  • Global Leaders Programme

Bachelor of Applied Electronics, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest (Romania)

• October 2012 – August 2016

• Dissertation: Software for the Detection and Signalling of a Driver’s drowsiness

• Specialised in applied electronics
  Subjects: Mathematics (algebra, analysis, probability analysis), Physics, Information
  Transmission Theory, Microcontrollers, Databases Design, Digital Proccesing of Signals, Computer System Architecture, Basics of Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Law and legislation of businesses, Management
  Assignments: Worked in teams to deliver several practical projects, such as coding and programming or conducting electronic measurements and analysing the data

Baccalaureate, Mathematics and Informatics, National College Nicolae Grigorescu (Romania)

• September 2009 - July 2012

• Baccalaureate, Mathematics and Informatics

• Subjects: Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, English language, French language

Certifications

• November 2016 – November 2017 Global Leaders Programme Diploma, Global Leaders Programme, Coventry (United Kingdom)

  • Activities: Workshops on Managing communications, Leading Change, Management Consultancy, Leading and Managing Teams

• February 2017 – June 2017 Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting, Chartered Management Institute, Coventry (United Kingdom)

• February 2017 – June 2017 Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management, Chartered Management Institute, Coventry (United Kingdom)

• 2017 Centre for Global Engagement - Certificate of Achievement - Linguae Mundi German Beginners Courses

• 2016 IELTS - British Council

• 2010 Education diploma in French, DELF

Experience

Ileana & Co Ltd (September 2025 – Present)

Founder (Remote)

Founded Ileana & Co to partner with organisations driving social impact, innovation, and sustainability, providing agile support across programme design, stakeholder engagement, and communications.

• Provide tailored consultancy support through project-based, retainer, and intensive engagements.

• Lead end-to-end programme and project management – from strategy design to delivery oversight.

• Drive stakeholder engagement and relationship management, fostering collaboration across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

• Design and deliver remote events, workshops, and strategic sessions that inform and inspire.

• Create high-quality content and thought leadership pieces aligned with organisational goals.

• Conduct research and strategic analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and programme insights.

techUK (August 2022 – September 2025)

Programmes Management - Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations & Regions (Remote + UK travel)

• Managed activities for two national programmes – Local Public Services and Nations & Regions – driving innovation through tech and digital solutions in public service delivery and strengthening regional tech ecosystems. Developed and delivered strategic plans aligned with organisational objectives and programme outcomes.

• Built and maintained relationships with local authorities, industry leaders, start-ups, SMEs, and large enterprises. Identified partnership opportunities, expanded networks, and raised the profile of techUK’s members, supporting member acquisition, retention, and financial targets.

• Delivered impactful presentations and spoke at events and panel discussions, establishing thought leadership in tech and digital innovation through confident, engaging communication.

• Lead the design and delivery of high-profile events across the UK – including workshops, roundtables, and webinars – developing themes, securing speakers, and fostering collaboration between public and private sectors.

• Produced and authored blogs, reports, case studies, and consultation responses showcasing best practices and actionable insights, delivering value to members and stakeholders.

• Supported local councils on digital tools for Net Zero and environmental justice. Lead the Premises workstream of techUK’s internal Net Zero Strategy Action Team to embed climate-conscious practices.

• Delivered targeted communications through newsletters, mailers, and social media, promoting programme activities and member achievements.

• Wrote monthly newsletters and reports for both programmes, providing stakeholders with key updates, opportunities, and insights.

• Drove collaboration across departments to create insights, reports, and events tackling key industry challenges through tech innovation and ecosystem partnerships.

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (November 2019 – July 2022)

Programmes Management - National Networks Programmes Coordinator (Hybrid + UK travel)

• Managed stakeholder engagement with academic, industry, and government partners on Net Zero initiatives.

• Developed finance processes, managed budgets, and aligned strategies with government policies.

• Conducted research on sustainability, Life Cycle Assessments, and the circular economy.

• Led events, workshops, and technical assessments for funding programs.

• Advocated for diversity in engineering through internal initiatives.

Aston Martin (July 2018 – September 2019)

Programmes Management - Programmes Coordinator

• Managed project issues across five major programmes, supporting Directors with solutions.

• Led supply chain and production issue resolution, ensuring engineering changes were effectively implemented.

• Provided strategic insights and metrics for senior leadership to aid decision-making.

Killarney Telecommunications Ltd. (January 2018 – July 2018)

Project Management - Technical Project Coordinator

• Managed client queries and liaised with teams across KTL, BT, and EE.

• Reviewed technical drawings and documentation for telecom projects.

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