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Rafał Syryczyński

@rafasyryczyski

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Senior IT Project Manager with expertise in AI and digital transformation.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in digital transformation projects.

I am a Senior IT Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in delivering strategic digital initiatives across various domains, including AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure. My career has been marked by a strong focus on pioneering Conversational AI Chatbots and integrating Large Language Models into enterprise environments. I have successfully led more than 30 IT projects and supported multi-million-euro programs in M&A and Digital Transformation, which has honed my ability to combine technical excellence with business insight.

Throughout my professional journey, I have developed a reputation for implementing impactful, scalable, and secure IT solutions. My core competencies include end-to-end project lifecycle management, program and portfolio management, project governance, and stakeholder engagement. I thrive in cross-functional team leadership roles and have a proven track record in budget and cost control, resource planning, and vendor management. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive innovation and efficiency in the organizations I work with.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Partner / AI Project Manager

Current

SapienceS2P

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Led AI chatbot product development and PMO oversight in a startup environment. Developed operational strategy, pipeline management, and business consulting for AI solutions.

Chatbot Development Operational Management Business Consulting Pipeline Management

Senior IT Project Manager

Hitachi Energy

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)

Delivered the world's first MS Teams-SAP integrated chatbot. This involved integration with SAP modules like Ariba, S4Hana, ECC, Fieldglass, and VIM.

Chatbot Development Ariba Fieldglass Vim

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson

Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 (8 months)

Led a global network infrastructure refresh project. This included over 30 LAN/WLAN/SD-WAN migrations across various locations.

Infrastructure Project Management SD WAN

Infrastructure Project Manager

Volkswagen Financial Services

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)

Implemented M365, data anonymization, and connectivity enhancements. Focused on improving IT infrastructure and data security within the financial services sector.

Anonymization Connectivity Enhancements Infrastructure Project Management

Infrastructure Project Manager

Santander Bank

Jul 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered an enterprise DLP system, 2FA security, and system hardening initiatives. Enhanced the bank's security posture through various infrastructure projects.

DLP System 2FA System Hardening Cybersecurity

IT Project Manager / PMO

Asahi Group Holdings

Jun 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 years 1 month)

Managed over 100 WAN migrations, MS Teams & Windows 10 roll-outs, and security systems roll-outs including FireEye and Thycotic. Oversaw the program portfolio using PPO and custom resource management tools.

WAN Migrations Windows 10 Security Systems PPO Resource Management PMO

Manual Tester

Deutsche Bank

Jul 2016 - Apr 2017 (9 months)

Tested Wealth Management system implementation. Conducted System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure system quality.

Manual Testing Wealth Management SIT UAT Quality Assurance

Project Specialist

BGŻ BNP Paribas

Dec 2015 - Jun 2016 (6 months)

Provided PMO support for a significant M&A banking merger. Responsibilities included budgeting and governance reporting to ensure smooth integration.

PMO Support M&A Banking Merger Budgeting Project Coordination

Junior Project Admin Specialist

Bayer HealthCare

Aug 2015 - Nov 2015 (3 months)

Supported digital PMO projects and SharePoint efficiency tools. Assisted in administrative tasks to ensure project smooth execution.

SharePoint Efficiency Tools

Senior BA

Orange Polska

Feb 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 6 months)

Led an IT hardware optimization project for Orange Polska Board Units. Focused on improving hardware efficiency and performance.

IT Hardware Optimization Business Analysis Performance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Gdansk Business School

Post-graduate, Agriculture Development

Completed a post-graduate program focused on the principles and practices of agriculture development. Gained insights into sustainable agricultural practices and rural economic growth.

Warsaw School of Economics

Post-graduate, Investment Banking

Undertook post-graduate studies specializing in investment banking. Developed a strong understanding of financial markets, corporate finance, and investment strategies.

Warsaw School of Economics

Post-graduate, Project Management

Completed a post-graduate program in project management. Acquired advanced skills in project planning, execution, and control, aligning with industry best practices.

Warsaw School of Economics

Master's, International Economics

Earned a Master's degree with a focus on international economics. Explored global economic theories, trade policies, and their impact on international relations.

Warsaw School of Economics

Bachelor's, Economics

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Studied fundamental economic principles, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative analysis methods.