Jaroslav Schürrer

As a Senior IT Manager with extensive experience in IT operations within the telecommunications' industry, I bring a unique blend of leadership and hands-on expertise. My background spans both strategic management and technical roles, allowing me to bridge the gap between operational goals and cutting-edge technology. I am a detail-oriented and results-driven professional, committed to delivering secure, efficient, and innovative IT infrastructure solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

Regional Manager of IT Infrastructure at CETIN a.s. (2020-01 – Present)

Leading IT Infrastructure team across four CEE countries (80+ FTEs)

• Service Delivery: Ensuring effective service delivery within the CETIN Group (operational stability management according to KPIs)
• License and Contract Management: Managing licenses and contracts for the CETIN Group
• New Technology Integration
• Strategy Design and Implementation: Creating and executing IT infrastructure strategies

Head of IT Operations Department at National Agency for Communication and Information Technologies (2018-01 – 2020-12)

Managed IT and network team (50+ FTEs)

• Team Management: 5 teams, including planning, budgeting, and operation
• Service Delivery: Managing general service G5 for the Ministry of the Interior
• CMS Operation and Development: Ensuring the operation and development of the Central Service Hub for public administration
• Unix Server Infrastructure: Maintaining the Unix server infrastructure for OCIS within the Ministry of the Interior
• Ensuring Regulatory Requirements for IT

IT Manager at Artesa (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Managed IT team

• Team Management: Overseeing planning, budgeting, and operation
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting IT and IT security regulatory requirements
• Project Management: Leading projects such as migration to Windows 10, CEÚ, and the new core banking system

IT Manager at Telefónica - O2 ITS (2006-01 – 2016-12)

Managed various IT infrastructure teams

• Operation, planning and budgeting
• Operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX)
• Database systems (MS SQL, ORACLE)
• Outsourcing management

Master in Entrepreneurship and Commercial Engineering in Industry – Czech Technical University in Prague (2008-01 – 2010-12)