Ivan Loncaric
@ivanloncaric
Global technology leader driving cloud transformation, platform engineering, and cross-functional delivery.
IrelandWhat I'm looking for
I am a global technology leader with 19 years of experience leading digital transformation, cloud adoption, and platform engineering across large organizations.
I have delivered cloud and analytics modernization programs, established Cloud Governance, and implemented Dev/Sec/Ops, FinOps, and AIOps operating models to improve quality, security and cost efficiency.
I built and led large cross-functional teams, advised C-suite stakeholders, and managed multi-cloud migrations and architecture modernization programs with strong regulatory compliance focus.
I combine business acumen, technical aptitude and strategic vision to drive organizational change, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable, production-grade cloud and data platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VEChief Technology Officer
VendueTech
Jun 2025 - Present (4 months)
Oversaw end-to-end design, development, and scaling of secure, high-performance data and ML-driven platform focused on real estate, integrating diverse data sources to deliver unified property insights. Build, grow international data, software and cloud engineering teams, and driving innovation through AI and cloud architectures.
Chief Technology Officer
Adapt Research Institute at Trinity College Dublin
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Defined and executed strategic initiatives to advance analytics and research capabilities, advising C-suite on AI, data architecture and research portfolio roadmaps to improve institutional analytics quality and competitiveness.
IQLed cloud and data architecture, governance and advanced analytics platforms across multi-cloud environments, delivering migration programs and operational models (Dev/Sec/Ops, AIOps, FinOps) while managing a $15M budget and achieving $150K annual cloud savings.
CIOwned Citigroup's cloud services transformation roadmap and delivery, implemented CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code pipelines, and reduced time-to-market by moving from annual to quarterly releases while scaling global cloud services and DBaaS offerings.
ERDeveloped cloud and IoT strategy and delivered cloud transformation consulting, including OpenStack-based solutions for telecom customers such as Telefónica to enable IoT platform deployment and integration.
Designed and delivered Pivotal Cloud Foundry and hybrid cloud solutions on Vblock systems, producing architecture collateral and driving adoption; recognized with an Excellence@EMC Silver Award for contributions.
System Architect Consultant
Combis
Jan 2006 - Jan 2011 (5 years)
Provided solution design and architecture consulting across energy, finance, insurance, retail, government, military, and telecom sectors, delivering tailored enterprise solutions and technical guidance.
System Engineer
Infodom
Jan 2003 - Jan 2006 (3 years)
Served as a system engineer providing infrastructure and systems support, contributing to engineering efforts across client projects and operational environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Cumbria
Master of Business Administration, Information Technology
2021 - 2023
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Information Technology, covering strategic IT management and technology leadership.
UZUniversity of Zagreb
Associate Degree, Computer Science
Earned an associate-level qualification in Computer Science focusing on foundational computing principles and systems.
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Location
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