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Zenon De Souza

@zenondesouza

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Experienced Project Manager specializing in iGaming project delivery.

Gibraltar

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role where I can leverage my project management expertise to drive impactful results and foster collaboration within a forward-thinking organization.

I am a seasoned Project Manager with over 7 years of experience in the iGaming industry, dedicated to driving successful project and program delivery. My expertise lies in aligning projects with business objectives, developing comprehensive work plans, and managing diverse teams to ensure efficient communication across stakeholders. I thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively with senior leadership, contractors, engineers, and developers globally.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed high-impact projects, such as the integration of major clients into complex systems and the delivery of innovative technology solutions. My focus on adaptability and initiative has allowed me to excel in challenging situations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to scope. I am passionate about fostering high levels of efficiency and flawless execution in every project I undertake.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

PMO Project Manager

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Pragmatic Solutions

Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)

Successfully delivered data lake solutions for multiple clients, collaborating closely with the BI team and DevOps to ensure seamless implementation and efficient data management. Managed the delivery of a new UAT environment for all clients, commencing with Estrelabet, ensuring a smooth and efficient implementation process tailored to client needs.

Data Lake Solutions DevOps Cross Functional Collaboration Regulatory Compliance

Technical Project Manager

Entain

Oct 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Integrated a new acquisition (Bet.pt) to Entain Group, including O365 setup and a new office in Lisbon, managing IT budget and leading network, facilities, and infrastructure teams. Project managed a domain consolidation for 20,000 employees, decommissioning legacy domains for improved security and management.

O365 Budget Management Network Management Infrastructure Management Domain Consolidation Software Asset Management

Business Intelligence Project Manager

Entain

Sep 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 1 month)

Project managed the relocation of Ladbrokes Coral
datacenter, a business-critical project that saved the company £8 million in hosting fees. Managed the UAT for migration of all brands onto the GVC platform, including defect management.

Datacenter Relocation UAT Management Migration Of Platforms Data Center Relocation

Business Intelligence Analyst

MAXIMUS - CHDA Account

Apr 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 4 months)

Stood in as BI Team Lead, managing a team of 7 for production and project tasks through JIRA, and was responsible for producing optimized daily and ad-hoc reports. Owned all contractual reporting for the account, ensuring timely delivery of data and reports.

BI Team Leadership Jira Contractual Reporting Data Delivery Problem Solving Data Modeling BI Request Process Stakeholder Management

Performance Analyst

Interserve Plc - BBC Account

Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 (5 months)

Responsible for the Performance Management System and reporting of operational work orders for the BBC account, utilizing Maximo 7.5 for comprehensive management reporting. Demonstrated analytical skills to identify areas for improvement and recommend new processes.

Performance Management Management Reporting Analytical Skills Process Improvement Data Analysis Microsoft Office

Performance Reporting Manager/Data Manager/ Asset Systems Manager

Johnson Controls Inc – BBC Account

Dec 2007 - Apr 2014 (6 years 4 months)

Owned the consolidation, design, and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Facility Management KPIs. Collaborated with teams across different regions to ensure deadlines were met and processes were improved.

KPIs Facility Management Data Consolidation Report Design Process Improvement Asset Management Operational Noticeboard Redesign Audit Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kingston University

BSc (Hons) Business (Computer) Information Systems with Mathematics, Business (Computer) Information Systems with Mathematics

2004 - 2007

Studied Business (Computer) Information Systems with Mathematics. Gained a strong foundation in both business principles and computer science, enhancing analytical and problem-solving skills.