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Raluca Hodgson

@ralucahodgson

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Global IT transformation leader driving cloud migration, automation and partner-led change.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior leadership roles driving cloud and digital transformation, partner-led programs, and operational excellence in organisations open to strategic change and global impact.

I am a Global IT Transformation Leader with 15+ years delivering large-scale technology programs across pharma, government and enterprise operations.

I have led three-digit multimillion AWS migrations modernising 400+ applications, delivered £13M annual savings, and driven automation initiatives saving 8,300+ man-hours annually.

I build and scale operating models, IT/OT convergence and governance — leading cross-functional teams up to 78 people and partnering with Tier‑1 GSIs to accelerate transformation.

I champion service excellence and upskilling, having delivered ITSM/ITIL programmes, cybersecurity (ISO 27001) compliance and digital upskilling impacting 5,000+ employees.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Director, I&T Business Partner

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CSL

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Led a three-digit multimillion enterprise cloud migration across 400+ applications spanning four continents, delivering £13M annual savings and driving IT/OT convergence, automation (8,300+ annual man-hours saved) and global digital upskilling for 5,000+ employees.

IT OT Convergence Automation Digital Operating Models Governance

Head of Transformation Programme

Welsh Government

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)

Directed ICT transformation for a 5,000-user organisation implementing SIAM and ITIL frameworks, delivered enterprise service management and ITSM toolset 30% under budget and authored IaaS/PaaS service designs for cloud migration.

SIAM ITIL ITSM Cloud IaaS PaaS Design Governance Change Advisory Budget Management Stakeholder Management

Head of IT Services

Natural Resources Wales

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Managed 24/7 IT operations with a team of 78 and multi-million budget, authored a 5-year target operating model and achieved 30% cost savings through vendor and contract optimisation.

IT Operations Vendor Management Budget Management Contract Optimisation