ANDREA ORAZIO SGANZERLA

Address: Via San Galdino 11 – 20154 Milan, Italy

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a computer expert with a solid experience in the implementation and maintenance of data room and in the development and maintenance of distributed business applications in various regions around the world, with specific knowledge in the field of Security and General Services.

As a Director of Information Services, I have increased my skills in managing the Demand Process to ensure the proper implementation and integration of new services within existing infrastructure, complying with the regulations and working closely with Service Management for support and Change planning designed to improve stability and performance.

I have developed excellent communication and mediation skills for the proper management of workgroups and suppliers without which it would be impossible to successfully complete projects. I'm able to translate my clients' requirements into projects that meet their expectations and comply with the agreed time and cost. I'm used to working under pressure and maintaining a high degree of communication with my clients. Integration and consolidation between different realities along with business support have been my main goals in recent years in order to facilitate the generation of profits and cost reduction.

CAREER HISTORY

Barclays Bank Plc. Milan (Italy) 2014-present

Barclays (www.barclays.com) Barclays is a focused international bank. Our four core businesses – Personal and Corporate Banking, Barclaycard, Africa, and the Investment Bank – offer products and services to individuals, SMEs, corporations, institutions and governments.

IT Risk Manager - PMO

Reporting to the CIO office as IT Risk and Controls Consultant I am responsible for providing continuous independent assurance on the bank’s IT Information and Security Governance with regards to confidentiality, integrity and availability of the IT application and infrastructure, processing systems and related resources in line with the Information Security Policies.

Main duties:

Internal and external audit management, infrastructure and application related

Provide guidance and expertise on infrastructure and application projects to highlight potential risks

Creation and monitoring of security and governance policies to prevent incident and breaches

Systems and applications review to provide tier classification for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Global project management coordinator for the CIO office

Monitoring and coordination data center hosting and housing provided by IBM

Nomura International Plc. Milan (Italy) 1998-2013

(Formerly Lehman Brothers International Europe)

Nomura (www.nomura.com) is a leading financial services group and the pre-eminent Asian based investment bank with worldwide reach. Nomura provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in 34 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London and New York, Nomura employs about 18.000 staff worldwide.

Head of Information Technology - Continental Europe and the Middle East

Director of Information Systems for Nomura’s regional offices in Continental Europe and the Middle East, reporting directly to the EMEA CIO and Co-Global Head of Infrastructures. Most recently, in charge of a budget worth $20 million as regards operating costs with additional budget for special projects sponsored by various departments. Managed a group consisting of 24 engineers, based in 21 offices in 19 different countries, supporting about 500 users. Directly involved in constructing new offices, managing numerous data centres to safeguard efficient and reliable services. As Head of Information Services, was directly in charge of aspects associated with BCP / DR, Audit, Compliance, Security and Application (both Business and Corporate). Guaranteed excellent quality of service matched by lower operating costs year after year by applying my skills in the management of resources, suppliers, projects and financial aspects.

Key achievements:

Business & Technology Integration (2008-2010) - As a result of Nomura’s takeover of Lehman Brothers operations after its collapse, it was vital to achieve the rapid integration of the two businesses both in terms of their offices (people and infrastructures) and applications. Relocated over 12 offices and data centres in less than 20 months, reducing technology spending by 40% and achieving additional savings in overheads and operating costs. Delivered the required results with zero error and no user down time thanks to optimum project planning and implementation.

New office in Dubai (2005-2006) - assigned the remit of IT project manager for this challenging and very interesting project. Successfully delivered a working office in 10 months with a budget of $1.2m. The project demanded considerable presence on site in Dubai in order to build and maintain relationships with local contractors and vendors.

Euro Conversion & Millennium Bug (1998-2000) – In charge of the implementation of these projects in Milan, as part of a global team coordinating execution “around the clock”. Successfully created a vast network of contacts in London, New York and many other countries, working 24 hours a day over the New Year period.

Bull H.N. Information System Milan (Italy) 1989-1998

Bull is an information technology company, focusing on providing solutions to corporations and public agencies for open and secure information systems designed to support their business strategies. Bull is a premier, European-based global IT supplier with operations in more than 100 countries. It is particularly active in the fields of defence, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications and the public sector (http://www.bull.com).

Project Leader – System and Security Administrator

Initially assigned to the R&D department at BULL with the remit of developing a new version of the UNIX “init” process compatible with BULL hardware. Bull subsequently decided to relocate its research operations to Grenoble. Subsequently assigned the role of Project Leader working on Joint Ventures and then the role of Migration Delivery Manager.

Migration Delivery Manager (1995-1998) - Responsible for customer migration from proprietary Servers to UNIX environments. Successfully managed the migration from GCOS4 to DPX/2 for Fagioli, a leading transport company, supported by my assigned team. The customers supported included: Politecnico di Milano, Faba, La Spezia LHA, Arti Grafiche Bergamo.

Project Leader (1988 - 1995) – involved in many different areas of the UNIX operating system as a result of the know how acquired in R&D. Initially focused on the main process known as “init” with the remit of adapting the code for BULL’s new multiprocessor server (DPX/2). Subsequently worked in the graphics department in order to test, modify and sign off the usage graphic protocols (X11R5, Motif 1.2 and NCD). This led to the subsequent role in security, working on C2 and B1 security levels, taking part in the Minerva project sponsored by NATO. Most recently appointed the position of Software and Firmware Release Manager for coordination of delivery to production lines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Born in Milan (Italy) on November 29th, 1965. Married, one child

Education and Training

High school degree at “Istituto Tecnico Industriale Don Bosco”, Milan (Italy), 1984

Prometeo training course in Software Development, Milan (Italy), 1987

Attended several training during my career to improve hard and soft skills: OSF overview (Grenoble), UNI 29xxx (Pregnana Milanese), SCCS, RCS, Openfirmware & Forth language (Phoenix), VP Leadership and Management (London), Recruitment and interviews skills (London), Project Management (London), Financial Market Training (London), IT Finance and Budget (London)

Language skills

Italian: mother tongue - English: fluent

Completed military service in the Army as a manager of microfilm documentation centre in Bologna, Italy (1985-1986)

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