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Stanimir Poznakov

@stanimirpoznakov

IT infrastructure executive at AML RightSource driving global cloud migration and infrastructure modernization across three regions.

Bulgaria

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a Manager, Director, CIO, CTO, or VP IT role where I can shape technology strategy at the executive table.

At AML RightSource, I direct global IT infrastructure and operations across EMEA, APAC, and AMER, with responsibility for a 15-person team and the IT P&L. I drive cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity risk reduction across on-prem and cloud environments.

At the Financial Supervision Commission, I owned IT strategy, roadmaps, and public procurement, and contributed to a unified IT platform that consolidated directorates onto one system. At LEM, I built the global IT Service Desk center from the ground up and managed international IT projects.

Earlier, I led IT teams and infrastructure initiatives at Samex, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” and Praktiker. I bring experience across fintech, government, manufacturing, education, and retail, alongside hands-on work with VMware, Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Global IT Infrastructure and Operations

Current

AML RightSource

Jun 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Direct a 15-person global IT team across EMEA, APAC, and AMER, owning IT P&L, cloud migration, and cybersecurity risk reduction. Lead cross-regional optimization and innovation initiatives, delivering 24/7 IT service and support.

IT strategy Cloud Migration Azure M365 AWS VMWare Cybersecurity Budget Management vendor negotiation Team Leadership ITSM PowerShell

Director, Information Technology

Financial Supervision Commission

Apr 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Directed a 6-person IT directorate for a national financial regulator, owning IT strategy, roadmap, and public procurement. Represented the commission on EU-wide ESMA and EIOPA project teams and contributed to a unified IT platform consolidation.

IT strategy Public Procurement Vendor Management Infrastructure Management Compliance Project Management

IT Manager, EMEA

LEM

Feb 2016 - Mar 2020 (4 years 1 month)

Led a 5-person local IT team, built the company's global IT Service Desk center from the ground up, and served as internal project manager for major international IT projects. Negotiated vendor contracts and owned the regional IT budget.

IT Service Desk VMWare MDM Infrastructure Support vendor negotiation Budget Management Project Management

Director, Information Technology

Samex

Jun 2015 - Jan 2016 (7 months)

Led a 3-person IT directorate for a multi-brand food-retail franchise operator, overseeing a full datacenter renewal and virtualization initiative. Owned IT budget, vendor negotiation, and infrastructure across on-prem and cloud.

Datacenter Renewal Virtualization VMWare Budget Management vendor negotiation Cloud Infrastructure

Director, Information Technology

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Jan 2015 - May 2015 (4 months)

Directed the University Center of Information and Computer Technologies, a 38-person IT directorate across five departments. Oversaw budget, operations, infrastructure, network, development teams, and applications.

IT Operations Infrastructure Management Network Management Budget Management Team Leadership

IT & Administration Manager

Praktiker

Sep 2005 - Jun 2014 (8 years 9 months)

Led 7 employees across IT and administration departments for an international DIY retailer, owning IT operations, infrastructure, and user support. Managed new-store IT openings, stocktaking, and process optimization.

IT Operations Infrastructure Management User Support Budget Management Process Optimization Project Management