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Adrian Samson

@adriansamson

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Seasoned IT infrastructure and cybersecurity specialist with 15+ years experience.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.

I am an experienced IT infrastructure and cybersecurity specialist with over 15 years of expertise in designing, deploying, and securing enterprise and automotive environments. My career has been marked by a proven ability to lead both on-premises and cloud transformations, particularly in AzureAD and Microsoft 365. I excel in hardening systems to meet ISO 27001 and TISAX standards, and I am skilled in automating patch and vulnerability management workflows using tools like Qualys, Intune, and PowerShell.

Throughout my career, I have successfully bridged the gap between technical and business needs, driving cost-efficient solutions while mentoring high-performing teams. My key achievements include designing secure automation workflows that significantly reduced manual work and improving IT support processes to enhance resolution times. I am passionate about fostering a culture of security and compliance within organizations, ensuring that all IT practices align with industry standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior IT & Security Engineer

Current

Qodea (AppsBroker)

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years)

Managed core IT infrastructure components, providing expert technical support and consultancy. Played a key role in managing cybersecurity posture through Qualys platform, contributing to ISO 27001 compliance efforts and automating patch management workflows.

Infrastructure Management Cybersecurity Qualys ISO 27001 Patch Management Incident Response Automation Technical Support Risk Management Team Leadership

Current

Content Validator & Prompt Engineering Specialist

Current

Samcek

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Validated AI-generated content and adapted prompts for improved AI model performance. Conducted semantic reviews and provided language support for AI data validation.

AI Content Validation NLP Content Adaptation Technical Writing Proofreading Translation

Current

Freelance Translator, Proofreader & Content Writer

Current

Samcek

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Provided professional translation and proofreading services, localized content for Romanian-speaking audiences, and adapted technical content for various applications.

Translation Proofreading Content Writing Localization Technical Writing AI Content Validation Editing Romanian English Language

IT Systems & Compliance Consultant

Expleo Group

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Consulted clients on establishing robust IT policies aligned with ISO standards. Conducted assessments and audits, developed guidance documentation, and led the Automotive Cybersecurity Community.

IT Compliance Risk Assessment Documentation Audit Management

Local IT Manager

Vitesco Technologies Engineering Romania

Apr 2020 - Jun 2023 (3 years 2 months)

Led local IT operations, managed infrastructure, and provided consultancy to business units. Oversaw budget management and ensured compliance with cybersecurity policies during the company spin-off.

IT Operations Management Budget Management IT Compliance IT Consulting Project Management Team Leadership Infrastructure Management User Support

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

OSRAM-Continental

Jul 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Planned and implemented workplace IT infrastructure during a company spin-off. Provided advanced technical support and collaborated on security policy implementation.

Active Directory Technical Support Security Policies Documentation

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

Continental Automotive Romania

Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Managed hardware lifecycle and acted as IT consultant for business departments. Ensured alignment with cybersecurity guidelines and conducted awareness sessions.

IT Consulting User Training Resource Migration Virtualization Technical Support

IT Helpdesk Manager

Arcadia Support RO

Sep 2014 - Jun 2017 (2 years 9 months)

Managed global IT Helpdesk operations, implementing ITIL-aligned policies to enhance support quality. Directed daily activities and resource allocation.

Help Desk Support ITIL Resource Allocation Policy Implementation User Support Ticketing Systems

IT Helpdesk Team Lead

Accenture

Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Led IT helpdesk team activities, ensuring efficient support request handling and mentoring team members to achieve performance goals.

Team Leadership Help Desk Support Performance Monitoring User Support Mentoring IT Support Key Performance Indicators

IT Workplace and Information Security Support Technician

Selir (Centrico-Selir)

Jan 2009 - Jun 2013 (4 years 5 months)

Provided Level 2 technical support and managed endpoint security. Conducted systems administration tasks and developed solutions for recurring technical issues.

Technical Support Active Directory Endpoint Security Systems Administration User Support Compliance