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I am a results-driven Product and Project Manager with over 17 years of experience, including 7+ years in leadership roles, specializing in large-scale IT/Telecom transformations. I hold SAFe and ITIL certifications and have delivered value for global operators such as Vodafone, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom by turning complex business needs into robust technical solutions. I excel at leading cross-functional teams across RAN, OSS, IP, security, and cloud migrations, driving end-to-end product lifecycles, prioritizing roadmaps, and optimizing processes to boost performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency. I am fluent in English and Italian, with a diverse international background.…I am a results-driven Product and Project Manager with over 17 years of experience, including 7+ years in leadership roles, specializing in large-scale IT/Telecom transformations. I hold SAFe and ITIL certifications and have delivered value for global operators such as Vodafone, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom by turning complex business needs into robust technical solutions. I excel at leading cross-functional teams across RAN, OSS, IP, security, and cloud migrations, driving end-to-end product lifecycles, prioritizing roadmaps, and optimizing processes to boost performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency. I am fluent in English and Italian, with a diverse international background.

Alexandru Dobre

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I am a results-driven Product and Project Manager with over 17 years of experience, including 7+ years in leadership roles, specializing in large-scale IT/Telecom transformations. I hold SAFe and ITIL certifications and have delivered value for global operators such as Vodafone, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom by turning complex business needs into robust technical solutions. I excel at leading cross-functional teams across RAN, OSS, IP, security, and cloud migrations, driving end-to-end product lifecycles, prioritizing roadmaps, and optimizing processes to boost performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency. I am fluent in English and Italian, with a diverse international background.…I am a results-driven Product and Project Manager with over 17 years of experience, including 7+ years in leadership roles, specializing in large-scale IT/Telecom transformations. I hold SAFe and ITIL certifications and have delivered value for global operators such as Vodafone, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom by turning complex business needs into robust technical solutions. I excel at leading cross-functional teams across RAN, OSS, IP, security, and cloud migrations, driving end-to-end product lifecycles, prioritizing roadmaps, and optimizing processes to boost performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency. I am fluent in English and Italian, with a diverse international background.

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I am a results-driven Product and Project Manager with over 17 years of experience, including 7+ years in leadership roles, specializing in large-scale IT/Telecom transformations. I hold SAFe and ITIL certifications and have delivered value for global operators such as Vodafone, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom by turning complex business needs into robust technical solutions.

I excel at leading cross-functional teams across RAN, OSS, IP, security, and cloud migrations, driving end-to-end product lifecycles, prioritizing roadmaps, and optimizing processes to boost performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency. I am fluent in English and Italian, with a diverse international background.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan

Fluent

English

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

French

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Life Cycle Manager (National Roaming Program) at Vodafone Germany

July 1, 2025 - Present

Bridge between technical development teams and executive stakeholders to drive the National Roaming Program. Defined and communicated product vision, ensured value delivery, and aligned with Vodafone's network strategy. Collaborated with Agile and DevSecOps teams to deliver milestones incrementally and with a user-centric focus. Managed a complex backlog spanning 8+ technical domains, translated high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications, and maintained a master product roadmap balancing short-term objectives with long-term outcomes.

Lifecycle Manager (National Roaming Program) at Vodafone Germany

July 1, 2025 - Present

Drove the product vision for the National Roaming Program, ensuring its direction provided tangible value to the end-user and aligned with Vodafone's strategic network goals. Managed a complex backlog spanning 8+ technical domains, translated high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications and user stories, and maintained a master product roadmap balancing short-term objectives with long-term outcomes. Collaborated with Agile and DevSecOps teams to ensure incremental, user-centric delivery and communicated program status to stakeholders at all levels.

Technical Project Manager at Vodafone Italy

September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025

Led cloud engineering initiatives and the end-to-end delivery of cloud-based infrastructure solutions. Directed on-premise to cloud migrations, achieving a 33% reduction in operational costs and improved system reliability. Coordinated cross-functional teams to define requirements for automated processes, reducing manual interventions by 40% and enhancing operational efficiency. Provided technical leadership in telecom architecture and risk mitigation, including a flagship 5G SA network cloud initiative.

DWDM BO Engineer at IPTO - Independent Power Transmission Operator

January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Managed and enhanced the optical transport network to ensure high reliability and scalability for critical infrastructure services. Led integration of new services (E-Line, L3VPN) and performed software upgrades. Developed and standardized SOPs to improve troubleshooting efficiency and faster service restoration.

DWDM BO Engineer at IPTO - Independent Power Transmission Operator, Greece

January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Managed and enhanced the optical transport network for reliable infrastructure services, integrating new services (E-Line, L3VPN) and performing software upgrades. Standardized SOPs to improve troubleshooting efficiency and restore services faster.

System Support Engineer at Vodafone Bologna

January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Ensured stability and performance of the transport network while evolving mobile technologies (2G-5G). Coordinated field services and troubleshooting, ensuring timely resolution of network issues and minimizing downtime through proactive management.

System Support Engineer at Vodafone, Bologna, Italy

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Ensured stability and performance of the transport network while supporting evolution across 2G–5G technologies. Coordinated field services and troubleshooting efforts to resolve network issues promptly, minimizing downtime and enhancing customer experience.

Cloud Administrator at Deutsche Telekom

April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Managed a co-located cloud platform across multiple data centers. Led deployment and management of cloud solutions, improving platform deployment strategies. Developed standardized procedures (MOPs, RFCs) for software upgrades and feature deployment, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime. Collaborated with R&D to define requirements for new technologies.

Cloud Administrator at Deutsche Telekom, Darmstadt, Germany

April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021

Managed a co-located cloud platform across multiple data centers, deploying and operating cloud solutions. Implemented standardized procedures (MOPs, RFCs) for software upgrades and feature deployment, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime. Collaborated with R&D and other departments to define requirements for new technologies and deployment strategies.

NIS DWDM Team Leader at Huawei, Bucharest

October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020

Led a technical team to achieve DWDM project targets, acting as the Single Point of Contact between GSC and the France office. Managed stakeholder meetings, risks, and resources to ensure timely delivery. Enhanced process automation and team efficiency, resulting in improved outcomes and customer satisfaction.

NIS DWDM Team Leader at Huawei, Bucharest, Romania

October 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020

Led a technical team to achieve project targets for installation and commissioning, acting as the SPOC between GSC and the France office. Drove stakeholder meetings, managed risks and resources, and automated processes to improve efficiency and service quality.

MW Swap Technical Coordinator at Telefónica, Teltow

October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019

Coordinated nationwide microwave swap projects, managing communication and execution between internal teams and external contractors. Led deployment and testing of MW equipment and served as the SPOC between Telefónica and subcontractors, improving project execution and issue resolution.

MW SWAP TECHNICAL COORDINATOR at TELEFÓNICA, TELTOW, Germany

October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2019

Coordinated nationwide MW swap projects, managing communications and execution between internal teams and external contractors. Oversaw equipment deployment and testing, and served as the SPOC between Telefónica and subcontractors to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

B0 TX Technical Coordinator at Huawei Technologies, Bucharest

July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017

Led technical coordination for deployment activities, acting as liaison between teams and ensuring timely project delivery.

BO TX TECHNICAL COORDINATOR at Huawei Technologies, Bucharest, Romania

July 1, 2014 - October 31, 2017

Led technical coordination for backbone TX projects, acting as a key liaison between service centers and local stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and alignment with global standards.

B0 TX Engineer at Huawei Technologies, Bucharest

February 1, 2013 - October 1, 2017

TX engineer contributing to network installation and commissioning activities, supporting project targets.

BO TX ENGINEER at Huawei Technologies, Bucharest, Romania

February 1, 2013 - October 31, 2017

Participated in the deployment and maintenance of DWDM TX solutions, ensuring delivery quality and client satisfaction across multiple deployments.

B0 TX Service Engineer at Ericsson, Bucharest

October 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013

Provided service engineering support during multi-generation network evolution, coordinating field services and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

BO TX SERVICE ENGINEER at Ericsson, Bucharest, Romania

October 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013

Supported mobility networks during evolution from 2G to 5G, coordinating field services and troubleshooting to improve network performance and customer experience.