Selin Barbulescu

Network and infrastructure professional with large experience in enterprise LAN/WAN deployments, Cisco networking, regional infrastructure operations and international network transformation projects. Experienced in designing and implementing infrastructure for distributed offices, configuring network equipment, troubleshooting connectivity issues and coordinating technical deployments with NOC teams, telecom providers and local resources. Combines practical experience with technical delivery and coordination skills, supported by CCNA, Fortinet and Microsoft Azure certifications.

IT Project Services Expert at GEFCO S.A. / CEVA Logistics (2023-05 – 2023-11)

Following the acquisition, transitioned into a formal Project Manager role within the London-based PMO, while continuied to oversee the legacy network and Infrastructure perimeter

• Co-developed new enterprise WAN connectvity blueprint and site classification model with the corporate architecture team, supporting the transition from MPLS to Internet based SD-WAN underlays (DIA/Broadband)
• Initiated the transition from globally managed MPLS services to locally sourced Internet connectivity, coordinating telecom provider selection and negotiations across multiple countries, with projected anuual recurring costs savings of over €1 million upon completion of the migration
• Build and led an international Network & Cloud team, collaborating with corporate architecture teams, operations, purchasing and IT controlling
• Managed WAN and telecom vendors in all Europe entities, including SLA monitoring, capacity planning and change management
• Oversaw procurement and lifecycle management of network infrastructure
• Supoorted continuity of IT operations during post-merger integration and restructuring
• After a group-wide acquisition by CMA CGM, GEFCO S.A. was integrated in CEVA Logistics and, following organizational restructuring, the role became redundant.

Network & Cloud Manager at GEFCO S.A. / CEVA Logistics (2022-04 – 2023-04)

Professional development (2023-11 – Present)

• Completed professional certifications: Cisco CCNA, Microsoft AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate), Microsoft AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals), ITIL 4 Foundation, Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity
• Continuing advanced networking studies focused on CCNP Enterprise and Azure networking
• Designed and implemented Azure networking labs with focus on Azure networking and hybrid connectivities scenarios, using Terraform for infrastructure deployment
• Deployed a Python based web application for Romanian e-Factura integration and Azure deployment

IT Manager — Balkans Area at GEFCO ROMANIA S.R.L. (2019 – 2022)

• Managed IT infrastucture and operations for six countries, supporting more than 200 users in a distributed enterprise environment
• Coordinated SD-WAN and SD-LAN deployments including equipment preparation, logistics, site readiness and collaboration with central network teams
• Enabled remote infrastucture deployments at sites without dedicated IT staff by preparing deployment instructions and guiding non-technical personnel through installation and migration activities
• Coordinated outsourced serviced desk activities and technical teams on infrastructure initiatives, pilot deployments and implementation of group-wide standards
• Led Office 365 and Microsoft Teams migration;
• Owned IT budget and vendor management across Balkans region
• Active member of the Management Board, aligning IT strategy with business objectives

IT Manager — Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia at GEFCO ROMANIA S.R.L. (2011 – 2019)

• Delivered IT infrastructure for 11 new offices across four countries, covering planning, site-level LAN/WAN design, equipment selection, procurement and deployment
• Configured CISCO network equipment to establish site connectivity and enable access for NOC teams
• Performed local connectivity troubleshooting and coordinated technical validation, final configuration and operational handover
• Coordinated telecom providers, cabling and electrical contractors, equipment installation and local deployment resources
• Supported regional IT operations and corporate infrastructure projects acting as the local technical counterpart for the central IT teams.
• Coordinated customer EDI integration projects and rolled out Navision ERP with TMS integration across 3 countries
• Standardized IT operations across all entities per ITIL best practices

IT Manager – Romania at GEFCO ROMANIA S.R.L. (2010 – 2011)

• Managed local IT infrastructure, support and operational activities in coordination with corporate IT teams
• Supported business applications, network connectivity and local technology requirements

Financial Controller & IT Support at GEFCO ROMANIA S.R.L (2006 – 2010)

• Combined financial controlling responsabilities with IT support, network administration and local infrastructure maintenance

Head of IT / Programmer at National Company for Land Reclamation S.A. (2001 – 2006)

• Managed local IT system and infrastructure and developed software solutions supporting business operations

Postgraduate in Computer Science – Constantin Brancusi University, Faculty of Automatics & Computers

Bachelor's in Management – Craiova University, Faculty of Economic Sciences

High School in Mathematics & Physics – Ecaterina Teodoroiu Tg-Jiu