I’m Alexander Grintsevich, an IT leader with 18 years of experience in digital transformation, cloud enablement, and AI. I’ve built and led international, cross-functional teams to launch products from scratch and drive key engagements to successful outcomes across multiple industries. My approach blends servant leadership with data-driven decision making, helping teams balance trade-offs and deliver measurable business impact. I excel at aligning technical delivery with strategic goals, enabling governments and enterprises to adopt cloud, AI, and modern ways of working. I thrive in multi-cultural environments and enjoy mentoring, conflict resolution, and developing talent. I focus on clear OKRs, governance, and scalable architectures, while maintaining a strong customer focus and hands-on collaboration with public sector and enterprise clients to accelerate digital initiatives.…

Alexander Grintsevich

I’m Alexander Grintsevich, an IT leader with 18 years of experience in digital transformation, cloud enablement, and AI. I’ve built and led international, cross-functional teams to launch products from scratch and drive key engagements to successful outcomes across multiple industries. My approach blends servant leadership with data-driven decision making, helping teams balance trade-offs and deliver measurable business impact. I excel at aligning technical delivery with strategic goals, enabling governments and enterprises to adopt cloud, AI, and modern ways of working. I thrive in multi-cultural environments and enjoy mentoring, conflict resolution, and developing talent. I focus on clear OKRs, governance, and scalable architectures, while maintaining a strong customer focus and hands-on collaboration with public sector and enterprise clients to accelerate digital initiatives.…

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I’m Alexander Grintsevich, an IT leader with 18 years of experience in digital transformation, cloud enablement, and AI. I’ve built and led international, cross-functional teams to launch products from scratch and drive key engagements to successful outcomes across multiple industries. My approach blends servant leadership with data-driven decision making, helping teams balance trade-offs and deliver measurable business impact. I excel at aligning technical delivery with strategic goals, enabling governments and enterprises to adopt cloud, AI, and modern ways of working.

I thrive in multi-cultural environments and enjoy mentoring, conflict resolution, and developing talent. I focus on clear OKRs, governance, and scalable architectures, while maintaining a strong customer focus and hands-on collaboration with public sector and enterprise clients to accelerate digital initiatives.

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Experience Level

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Principal Program Manager, Sovereign Cloud Lead (Azure & AI) at Microsoft Germany
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the program to build and launch Sovereign/Government Clouds for Public Sector affiliated customers in Germany and France, coordinating all workstreams including data center buildout, Azure/M365 deployment, operations, legal, business development, GTM, partner enablement, certification, and compliance. Successfully launched two new hyperscalers in the EU, hired and mentored a team of Principal PMs, established PMO governance, and managed a sales pipeline worth over €18 billion. Developed GTM strategies to ensure commercial success post-GoLive, launched Azure & O365 upskilling programs, and collaborated with partners to evaluate AI-based digitalization use-cases for European governments and security forces.
Senior Program / Engagement Manager, D-A-CH Region Lead at Rackspace Germany
December 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Managed key customer engagements involving cloud migration, transformation, AI, and FinOps with full P&L responsibility for largest EMEA accounts including Porsche, Audi, and VW. Created a business-in-business model with dedicated teams and hiring strategies, accelerated revenue goals, established EMEA ProServe governance framework, and successfully delivered the largest EMEA transformation program for Aramex in Dubai (AWS). Also launched new Porsche Car Configurator, hired 50+ team members across various roles, and managed involvement in acquisition and integration of companies.
Senior Project Manager & Agile Coach at Nordcloud Germany (IBM company)
January 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Managed programs and service delivery for enterprises with budgets exceeding €10M, built ProServe PMO practice, led presales, delivery, staffing, reporting, and invoicing. Established Salesforce/Certinia governance framework, executed AWS/Azure transformation programs for major clients like Bosch and BMW, and conducted numerous Agile/SAFe workshops.
Senior IT Solution Manager & Agile Coach at Vodafone, Munich
November 30, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Led Agile transformation of a 100-head web team, developing MVP and scaling models using SAFe and agile workshops. Owned Vodafone AWS middleware layer technologies including Kubernetes and Docker, mentored teams, and launched the first three AWS-based apps within the new cloud landscape.
IT Project Manager & Product Owner at Social Sweethearts, Munich
April 30, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Managed transformation of legacy app to AWS microservices serving millions of users globally in multiple languages. Oversaw AI+ML content personalization and auto-translation features, established a high-performing microservices team, and organized numerous team events.
Senior Solution Manager / Business Analyst at Friendlyway, Munich
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Responsible for IT department and project management of self-service kiosks and digital signage solutions for airports, malls, and banks. Managed recruiting, support operations, PCI DSS compliance, integration of payment devices, UAT and training sessions.
Software Engineer at Nokia, Ulm
November 30, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Performed test automation for Linux-based mobile OS using QT framework and C#. Conducted requirements analysis and test plan management in HP Quality Center. Served as Scrum Master.
QA Manager / Scrum Master at Elilink Consulting, Minsk
January 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Managed QA team and projects including automated testing for US clinical trials solutions. Handled project management, business analysis, and reported directly to CTO.
QA Team Lead at iTechArt Group, Minsk
February 28, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Led an international QA team of 10, managed business analysis and automated testing with C++/C#/Selenium for US and EU enterprise clients.
CEO & Co-Founder at Burdagrin Media Agency
December 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Oversaw digital content creation, marketing, SEO, website and application development. Collaborated with global brands for social media campaigns and managed a promo campaign in NYC Times Square, all while maintaining full-time employment.
Principal Program Manager, Sovereign Cloud Lead (Azure & AI) at Microsoft
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Led the program to build and launch government cloud offerings in Germany (Delos Cloud by SAP + Arvato) and France (Bleu Cloud by Capgemini + Orange). Coordinated across workstreams (DC build-out, Azure/M365/Dynamics, Ops & Support, Legal, GTM & Partner Enablement, Certification & Compliance). Launched two EU hyperscalers, established PMO governance, and enabled GTM to drive commercial success post-Go-Live; implemented Sovereign Simulation environments in public Azure for POC/MVP and fast migration with partners (Arvato, Software One). Drove market introduction of the first prototype of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty (MCfS) and led large-scale upskilling programs for EU public sector customers.
Senior Program / Engagement Manager at Rackspace Technology Germany
January 1, 2022 - Present
D-ACH region lead with key customer engagements (>€20M). Cloud migration & transformation, AI initiatives, and FinOps. Responsible for pre-sales (RfP, SOW), delivery (PS & Managed Services), staffing, reporting, and invoicing. Established company-wide SalesForce governance and framework for ongoing projects. Led successful AWS/Azure transformation programs for major customers and contributed to go-to-market and governance structures.
Senior Project Manager & Agile Coach at Nordcloud Germany (IBM)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Senior PM & Agile Coach delivering enterprise services (€10M+ portfolio). Pre-sales and delivery, establishment of PMO practices from scratch, and governance for services. Led transformation programs on AWS/Azure for multiple customers (e.g., Bosch, Bundesliga—Football Association, Porsche, Audi, VW). Conducted 15+ Agile/Safe workshops for internal and external clients.
Senior IT Solution Manager & Agile Coach at Vodafone
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
Transformation of the Web Team (MVP) with SAFe scaling; ownership of Vodafone AWS middleware layer (Kubernetes, Docker); mentoring and coaching. Delivered MVPs with 2 Scrum teams and scalable agile model; launched 3 AWS-based apps in a newly designed cloud landscape with CI/CD pipelines.
Software Engineer at Nokia
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Test automation for Linux-based mobile OS using Qt framework and C#. Requirements analysis, test plan management, and Scrum Master duties.
QA Manager / Scrum Master at ElilinK Consulting
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
QA team management; automated testing of US clinical trials solutions; direct reporting to CTO.
QA Team Lead at iTech Art Group
February 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Led QA team of 10 across international projects; hands-on business analysis; test automation (C++/C#/Selenium); consulting for US and EU enterprise customers.
Program & Portfolio Manager at ITech Art Group
February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2009
Program & Portfolio Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation & Cloud Adoption (AWS, Azure, GCP). Project management (Jira/Confluence, Azure DevOps, MSP). Budget ownership, forecasting, Agile delivery (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean); OKR & KPI leadership; talent development and scaling; ITSM/service delivery; BI & AI governance.

Education

Master of Science at Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (BSUIR)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Engineer at Minsk State College of Electronics
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science at Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radio Electronics (BSUIR)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Software Development at Minsk State College of Electronics Engineering
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Azure Foundation / Machine Learning Development
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
SAFe Agilist
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Program and Portfolio Management (ICP-PPM)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Management 3.0 for leaders
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
January 1, 2018 - December 28, 2025
SAFe Agilist (SA)
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Azure Foundation / Machine Learning Development
January 1, 2024 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing

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Experience Level