I am a Power BI Developer at IBM, focused on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. I design interactive dashboards and reports, manage ETL processes, and build optimized data models using DAX for advanced analytics.\n\nMy career at IBM spans multiple roles including Project Manager, Knowledge Manager, Scrum Master, and Startup Manager, demonstrating my adaptability and commitment to delivering value. I am passionate about AI Builder, reporting and analytics, and dashboard metrics to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Mirela Crihana

I am a Power BI Developer at IBM, focused on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. I design interactive dashboards and reports, manage ETL processes, and build optimized data models using DAX for advanced analytics.\n\nMy career at IBM spans multiple roles including Project Manager, Knowledge Manager, Scrum Master, and Startup Manager, demonstrating my adaptability and commitment to delivering value. I am passionate about AI Builder, reporting and analytics, and dashboard metrics to support business growth and operational efficiency.

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I am a Power BI Developer at IBM, focused on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. I design interactive dashboards and reports, manage ETL processes, and build optimized data models using DAX for advanced analytics.\n\nMy career at IBM spans multiple roles including Project Manager, Knowledge Manager, Scrum Master, and Startup Manager, demonstrating my adaptability and commitment to delivering value. I am passionate about AI Builder, reporting and analytics, and dashboard metrics to support business growth and operational efficiency.

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Power BI Developer at IBM
May 1, 2024 - Present
Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to provide critical insights for business decision-making. Manage ETL from multiple sources, ensure data integrity across reports, and build optimized data models using DAX for advanced calculations and analytics.
Project Manager at IBM
December 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022
Led Public Sector projects for DG TAXUD (European Commission), coordinating transition-to-operations activities for applications and platforms. Elicited requirements, identified stakeholders, led planning, allocated technical resources by skills, managed execution, tracked progress, implemented corrective actions, and delivered high-level and low-level design and implementation documentation.
Knowledge Manager at IBM
October 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
Coordinated day-to-day operations of Knowledge Management; improved decisional processes by ensuring reliable data; defined content taxonomy; designed adoption of a knowledge-based culture; established metrics; facilitated issue resolution; ensured completeness and integrity of information; contributed to standards for SKMS integration.
Scrum Master at IBM
May 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Agile project lead for BPM implementation for a major Investment Bank; managed backlog and sprint planning for a team of 5 BAs & Devs; handled delivery, blockers and defect management; contributed to RAID, reporting, and test management; supported test automation framework.
Startup Manager at IBM
March 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
Supported the transfer of multiple applications from development to Operations; ensured quality gates and operational readiness; coordinated handover and documentation; planned training and readiness indicators; tracked progress toward GoLive.
Project Manager at IBM
June 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016
Project Manager for Transport & Logistics client; performed key business analysis tasks; provided leadership, risk and issue management, progress reporting, and deliverable consolidation; liaised with finance to ensure policy compliance.
Metrics and Reporting Lead for Practitioner Support Network at IBM
April 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Prepared monthly/quarterly forecasts and executive reports; analyzed KPIs across groups; improved project metrics and reporting; led testing in business controls and compliance; contributed to migration of project tools and BI reporting.
Financial Analyst at IBM
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013
Prepared annual budgets for Delivery Centers; produced monthly/quarterly forecasts; controlled monthly billing; consolidated Finance Pack; analyzed forecast vs actuals to support performance reviews.
Travel Disbursement Specialist at IBM
August 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011
Reconciled travel expenses; processed reimbursements and cash advances; ensured compliance with travel policy and country legislation.
Business Editor at Finmedia
May 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Personal investigation to find valuable subjects on national/external capital markets; conducted interviews and analysis required for publishing articles.

Education

Master's degree in International Financial Risk Management at Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Insurance, Banking and Stock Exchange at Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Master's degree in International Financial Risk Management at Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Insurance, Banking and Stock Exchange at Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Government