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, Programme & Delivery Partner (Remote)

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

• Work with clients through project-based, retainer, and intensive engagements, leading end-to-end programme and project management from strategy design through to delivery.

• 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 using Microsoft Dynamics 365 to track engagement, maintain accurate records, and support 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.

• Led 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.

• Worked in an agile environment, applying iterative planning and sprint-style coordination to manage overlapping programme workstreams, track actions, and maintain momentum across multiple concurrent priorities.

• 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. Led 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, providing stakeholders with key updates, opportunities, and programme highlights across both programmes.

• Drove cross-departmental collaboration to tackle 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)

• Delivered stakeholder engagement and programme coordination for a national body supporting the UK's transition to zero-emission vehicles, working across academia, industry, and government.

• Coordinated cross-sector knowledge transfer programmes, facilitating collaboration between start-ups, SMEs, large manufacturers, universities, and government departments on Net Zero initiatives.

• Managed budgets, developed a finance process, and tracked KPIs across programme workstreams, engaging cross-functionally to align delivery with organisational strategy.

• Organised technical workshops and authored six published reports identifying industry and research challenges in the clean technology transition.

• Served as technical assessor for innovation funding programmes spanning start-ups through to large-scale industrialisation, evaluating applicants and supporting articulation of Net Zero contributions.

• Conducted research on Life Cycle Assessments and circular economy tech to inform programme strategy.

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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